Keep up to date with the news at Jasper Health and health-related topic issues.
Dr Peter Drake Retirement Announcement
Dear Patients, As some of you already know, I am writing to inform you that I will be retiring from general practice. My last consulting day will be Friday 22nd December 2023. For patients requiring specialised prescribing, reception will supply a letter of alternative locations and support services you can
Notification of Indefinite Leave – Dr Sally Blombery
To my dear patients, I wish to let you know that I will be taking indefinite leave from Jasper Medical at the end of June. This has been a very difficult decision for me and comes with a lot of sadness. At this time, I need to be in a
Patient Survey Results
Jasper Medical recently conducted a comprehensive patient survey to understand how to best meet your needs. The feedback was highly positive and we sincerely appreciate the time taken to complete the surveys. Areas where the practice scored particularly strongly were around respect, ethics, and quality of care – which are
Notification of Fee Increase 1st August 2022
Dear Patients, Due to the increased cost of a running a quality medical practice, we have found it necessary to increase our fees. Healthcare has seen significant price increases on most expenses since the pandemic began, and our costs have risen substantially. As of 1st August, our fees for common
Announcement from Dr Emily McMullin
Dear Patients, As some of you already know, I am writing to inform you that I will be stepping back from general practice to pursue special interest medicine. My last consulting day will be Friday 17th September 2021. Your medical record will continue to be held securely at Jasper Medical.
Notification of Fee Increase as of 1st July
Dear Patients, Due to the increased cost of a running a quality medical practice, we have found it necessary to increase our fees. In an effort to support our patients, Jasper Medical has not increased consultation fees since 2018, and delayed our planned increase last year to ensure we could
Temporomandibular Joint Pain and Dysfunction Management
Author: Mark Kelly, Ad Dip Myo, Registered Myotherapist 24th April 2021 Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction (TMJPD) effects people of all ages, the condition present with either acute or chronic pain in the joint between the Jaw bone (Mandible) and the skull (Temporal Bone). Normal function at this joint
Coronavirus Vaccines
After much consideration, Jasper Medical has decided not to be a provider during the first phase of the AstraZeneca Coronavirus vaccine – phase 1b of the Australian Government’s plan due to begin in March. The requirement to deliver large quantities of vaccines to the general public was likely to disrupt
Practice Renovations & Weekend Closures
Jasper Medical is undergoing some renovations and refurbishment, and will be closed over the following weekends in February and March: 20-21 February 27-28 February 6-7 March We will be open as normal during the week over this time, but there may be occasional minor disruptions for a handful of works
Christmas and New Year Hours (2020 – 2021)
Thursday 24th December: 8:30am-5pm Friday 25th December: Closed Saturday 26th December: Closed Sunday 27th December: Closed Monday 28th December: 9am-12:30pm Thursday 31st December: 8:30am-5pm Friday 1st January: Closed Saturday 2nd January: 9am-12:30pm
Coronavirus Update – October 2020
Due to the outbreak of coronavirus, Jasper Medical has made changes to appointment protocols. Please read the following information and call us if you have any further questions. If you have any cold or flu symptoms, please advise reception when you call. Do not attend or enter the practice –
Welcome to Dr Donna Henderson
MBBS (Hons), FRACGP, Graduate Cert Higher Education Dr Donna Henderson graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1987 and worked in General Practice for several years in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne while completing her FRACGP, before being attracted to the field of special and complex needs disability medicine. Dr