Choosing a medical centre is important, as it can affect the quality of your health care. So, how do you make the right choice?
- Location
The Adelaide Hills medical centre is within walking distance of many residential and commercial developments, with extensive onsite car parking, disability bays and easy access to public transport. The centre is one of the largest in the city and is home to the emergency department, with around-the-clock retrieval service by road or helicopter. It is also co-located with Flinders University School of Medicine and Flinders Private Hospital. It offers a range of GP special interests, including allergy, chronic disease management, minor surgery, post and pre-natal shared care, early skin cancer diagnosis and treatments, travel medicine and counselling services.
Dr Sally Cole graduated from Adelaide University in 2006 and has worked across the metropolitan area of Adelaide and in rural areas with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, as well as in remote mining industry settlements in South Australia. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The Discipline of General Practice is part of the Adelaide Medical School and supports teaching, research and clinical practice for future doctors. It is primarily responsible for delivering urban community placements during years four to six of the Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine program and is involved in developing collaborations and partnerships with a broader community, interstate and overseas academic and health organisations.
- Facilities
The Adelaide Hills medical centre provides many facilities to help patients and staff feel comfortable and secure. From a dedicated emergency department to a pharmacy and a dental hospital operated in partnership with the South Australian Dental Service. In addition, a state-of-the-art clinical research facility supports safe clinical trials that test new treatments and interventions.
The $3.8 billion Adelaide BioMed City Innovation District, located in the heart of the CBD, brings together researchers, clinicians and businesses to accelerate health innovation and translation. It aims to deliver high-impact translational research that, when commercialised, improves the lives of people around the world.
The University’s flagship building, the Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences (AHMS) facility, introduces several innovative new-generation spaces encouraging peer-to-peer learning, collaboration and shared social experiences. AHMS also features the most advanced skills-based healthcare teaching facility in Australasia, Adelaide Health Simulation. The facility is the only simulation centre of its kind in the country, mirroring the Royal Adelaide Hospital and supporting a variety of teaching modes.
- Staff
We have a strong team of experienced and qualified general practitioners committed to providing excellent medical care. Our doctors provide a wide range of services from general health and minor surgery to skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, travel medicine and counselling.
Our GPs are supported by several practice nurses dedicated to helping patients with their health. They are knowledgeable and friendly and will ensure you have well looked after. Our Allied Health staff are available at the centre to provide you with additional services such as dental, travel clinics, mole checks and skin cancer treatments.
Dr Sally Cole graduated from Adelaide University and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). She was one of the first general practitioners to enter the Federal Government program to encourage GPs to work in remote areas with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and has also worked in settlements on the fringe of the mining industry in South Australia.
Her interests include women’s health, paediatrics and mental health. She has undergone Level 2 Mental Health training and can provide Medicare-funded mental health counselling sessions in practice. She is a member of the Australian Society of Psychological Medicine and holds certificates in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Mental Health.
Our front desk is the engine room of the clinic, ensuring all administrative tasks are carried out with efficiency and professionalism. They are a great support and will assist you with booking appointments, making payments and dealing with any queries arising during your visit. They are often the first point of contact with our patients, so please respect their time and patience when they are dealing with your questions.
- Reputation
The reputation of a business is a serious matter. Aside from obvious reasons like customer satisfaction and employee morale, a bad reputation can cost a company a bundle. One of the most effective ways to improve your bottom line is to build your brand name with quality content that attracts and retains your customers. A good way to do this is by utilising a marketing strategy that uses the latest social media platforms and mobile apps to spread the word about your services. For instance, using a Facebook or Twitter page to send out newsworthy updates can be the best way to make your followers giddy with delight.
- Cost
At University Health Practice, we aim to keep our costs as low as possible and offer a range of services. We provide comprehensive healthcare for all your needs, with our general practitioners specialising in allergies, asthma, chronic disease management, chronic fatigue syndrome, geriatrics, minor surgery, pre and post-natal shared care, travel medicine, skin cancer diagnosis, treatments and counselling services. We also have onsite clinics for Bedford Day Surgery, Clinpath collection centre, Molechecks Australia, podiatrist and endocrinologist.
The Adelaide medical centre is located in the heart of Adelaide BioMed City, a multi-billion dollar medical and life science precinct that supports research, education, clinical care and business development. It is home to the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences with the Adelaide Medical School, Dental School, Nursing School, School of Public Health and Robinson Research Institute. It was designed to transform how students learn and prepare future healthcare leaders with new-generation spaces encouraging collaboration, peer-to-peer learning and flexible, inter-professional education. The building features a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including the Adelaide Dental Hospital on floors 11