The wait is over – Castle Hill Medical Centre has expanded and opened a 2nd site at Barwell Avenue!

We are very pleased to share the recent opening of our new medical centre, Castle Hill Medical Centre Barwell, to meet the growing demand for quality healthcare services in The Hills. Our state-of-the-art facilities, quality medical practitioners, and preventative health strategies make us a preferred choice for patient services.  

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LETS SHAKE OFF COVID FATIGUE.

With lockdown lifting and the cold season passing, now is a good time to review your overall wellbeing. When was the last time you had a general health check up, or skin cancer screening? You may have discovered some ailments through lockdown, or you’re keen to start a new fitness routine or diet. Whatever the reason, please take the time to come and visit us to see what services we can provide for you. 

ARE YOU IMMUNOCOMPROMISED? 

You can now receive a third primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine by making an online appointment at either CHMC The Mall or CHMC Barwell. 

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recently released statement recommending a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine as part of the primary course in individuals who are severely immunocompromised.  

The third dose aims to maximise your level of immune response to as close as possible to the general population. The recommended interval for the third dose is between 2 to 6 months after the second dose of your vaccine.  

Immunocompromising conditions for which third primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine is recommended:  

• Active haematological malignancy  
• Non-haematological malignancy with current active treatment including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or hormonal therapy, but excluding immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors  
• Solid organ transplant with immunosuppressive therapy 
• Haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients or chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy within 2 years of transplantation. 
• Immunosuppressive therapies 
• Primary immunodeficiency 
• Advanced or untreated HIV with CD4 counts 
• Long term haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis 

Click here to find out more: Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine recommended for people who are severely immunocompromised

VACCINES AVAILABLE FOR 12 TO 15 YEAR OLDS

You can schedule your child for Covid-19 Vaccine by making an online appointment at either CHMC The Mall or CHMC Barwell.

On behalf of our growing teams, we thank you for your loyalty and trust in us, and we are honoured to be a part of your life’s health journey. 

The Castle Hill Medical Centre Team.