The Goulburn Urgent Care Service is now open 365 days a year, from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday. It will be staffed by General Practitioners and nurses with important diagnostic services close by including radiology and pathology.
Care for illness or injury that is not an emergency include:
- Minor cuts
- Sprains or suspected fractures
- Sports injuries
- Minor infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTI’s)
- Minor burns
- rashes
- Insect or animal bites
- Cough, cold or flu
- Mild asthma attacks
- earaches
- Fevers or chills
Patients should call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to access the service. A registered nurse will assess the patient’s condition and then discuss with the patient the best place for their care needs. This may include an appointment at the Goulburn Urgent Care Service, a telehealth appointment with the virtualKIDS or virtualGP services or escalating their care to other services like NSW Ambulance if required.