CP@clinic
CP@clinic is a chronic disease prevention, management, and health promotion service. The aim of the CP@clinic is to support members of the community manage their health outside of the emergency setting. The CP@clinic aims to:
- Reduce calls to emergency services
- Improve clients quality of life through self-care, ability to engage in usual activities
- Reduce chronic disease risk
- Empower clients to take control of their health and set goals based on their chronic disease risk factors
- Connect clients to primary healthcare servcies where possible
What happens at a CP@clinic session
Paramedics conduct 1-on-1 sessions with clients on a regular basis (weekly, biweekly, or monthly)
New clients can drop-in at any time within the designated time slot during the sessions the community paramedic may: - Conduct several evidence-based health assessments
- Provide referrals to primary care and community resources
- Assist clients in navigating the health care system
- Provide clients with tailored health education
- Engage participants in healthy lifestyle discussions
- Set health goals with participants
Community paramedics with program specific training are available at the CP@clinic to provide members of the community with regular blood pressure checks and health asessments in the area of chronic conditions. Paramedics take a holistic approach to all new clients and offer clients advice and provide support and assistance to faciklitating referrals to health and social services.
The aim of the CP@clinic is to provide members of the community that are at risk or are diagnosed with chronic health conditions and reduce the number of emergency service call outs and visits to the emergency department for primary health care needs.
The CP@clinic model has been developed by McMaster University (Canada).
Walking Groups
Merbein Walking Group
When: Tuesdays
Time: 10am – 11am
Where: Kenny Park Football Oval, Box Street
Red Cliffs Walking Group
When: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Where: Leaving from Red Cliffs Resource Centre, 23 Indi Avenue
Please contact Hollie Lock if you would like to join a walking group or have any questions.
Email: hlock@schs.com.au
Phone: 0458 642 035
Clinic Times
Mondays weekly:
Red Cliffs Resource Centre – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Tuesdays weekly :
Nash Court – Archibald Centre 9:30am – 12:30pm
(Nash Court residents only)
Wednesdays weekly:
Irymple Senior Citizens 10:00am – 1:00pm
Thursdays weekly:
Merbein Community Hub (Library) 10:00am – 1:00pm
Eligibility
Adults living in the community that require access to healthcare
Contact
For more information please call community paramedic Travis on: 0447 067 865