In a significant move to ease demand on Queensland’s busy emergency departments, Queensland has launched a new nurse-led clinic in Mount Gravatt, along with three others across the region.
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This free walk-in facility, which opened in late September, aims to provide accessible healthcare for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
The Mount Gravatt clinic, located at the old Scurr Bros site along Logan Road, is at the heart of this new healthcare initiative. It serves as a crucial point of care for the local community, offering a range of services without the need for appointments or referrals.
Operating daily from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, the clinic is poised to become a vital resource for residents seeking prompt medical attention for minor ailments.
Services and Other Locations
The Mount Gravatt clinic, like its counterparts, provides treatment for various conditions including conjunctivitis, colds and simple respiratory conditions, cuts, abrasions, bruises, strains, and wound care. It also addresses urinary tract infections and women’s health concerns.
In addition to Mount Gravatt, the other new clinics are located on Adelaide Street in Brisbane CBD, and in Gympie and Gladstone. Together, these four clinics form a network of easily accessible healthcare facilities across Queensland.
Improving Healthcare Access
This initiative is part of a broader $46 million plan to enhance healthcare access, with a particular focus on women and girls. The clinics, especially the one in Mount Gravatt, are designed to offer Queensland families healthcare closer to home while reducing the strain on emergency departments. Staffed by highly qualified nurses, these facilities provide treatment, advice, and referrals for further care as needed.
Jane Hancock, Metro North Health Chief Operating Officer, expressed pride in supporting this alternative to busy emergency departments. She stated, “Like our three minor injury and illness clinics at Kallangur, Caboolture, and Bribie Island Satellite Hospitals, this new clinic gives people more choice, more options, and more access to free and quality health care and advice.”
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As Queensland continues to innovate in healthcare provision, the Mount Gravatt clinic and its sister facilities represent a significant step towards more accessible and efficient medical services for the community.
Published 8-October-2024
