INALA PRIMARY CARE CENTRE OFFICIALLY OPENED
Published Tuesday, 31 July, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Minister for Health
The Honourable Stephen Robertson
A new general practice clinic in Inala will be a centre of excellence for primary health care, teaching and research, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today.
Mr Robertson officially opened the Inala Primary Care Centre at the Inala Community Health Centre at 64 Wirraway Parade, today.
He said the centre had evolved out of an ongoing partnership between Queensland Health and the University of Queensland.
“Inala Primary Care replaces the former Inala Health Centre General Practice which was established in 1977,” he said.
“It operates as a not-for-profit company with two partners – Queensland Health and the University of Queensland.”
Mr Robertson said the new centre would drive stronger partnerships in primary and community health care.
“The revitalised service at Inala will see the introduction of integrated chronic disease management, promote healthier lifestyles and place greater emphasis on preventative health,” he said.
“There will also be substantial opportunities for Queensland University to expand community teaching in a region with high prevalence of chronic disease and will extend the horizons for research.”
Mr Robertson said Inala Primary Care would continue to provide free health services for eligible clients.
“Medicare eligible patients will continue to be bulk-billed while non-Medicare eligible patients will be charged commercial rates.
Mr Robertson said Inala Primary Care was expected to be self-sufficient within three years.
The newly designed Inala Primary Care Centre commenced operations in April this year.
MEDIA: MATTHEW JUTSUM 3225 2680
Mr Robertson officially opened the Inala Primary Care Centre at the Inala Community Health Centre at 64 Wirraway Parade, today.
He said the centre had evolved out of an ongoing partnership between Queensland Health and the University of Queensland.
“Inala Primary Care replaces the former Inala Health Centre General Practice which was established in 1977,” he said.
“It operates as a not-for-profit company with two partners – Queensland Health and the University of Queensland.”
Mr Robertson said the new centre would drive stronger partnerships in primary and community health care.
“The revitalised service at Inala will see the introduction of integrated chronic disease management, promote healthier lifestyles and place greater emphasis on preventative health,” he said.
“There will also be substantial opportunities for Queensland University to expand community teaching in a region with high prevalence of chronic disease and will extend the horizons for research.”
Mr Robertson said Inala Primary Care would continue to provide free health services for eligible clients.
“Medicare eligible patients will continue to be bulk-billed while non-Medicare eligible patients will be charged commercial rates.
Mr Robertson said Inala Primary Care was expected to be self-sufficient within three years.
The newly designed Inala Primary Care Centre commenced operations in April this year.
MEDIA: MATTHEW JUTSUM 3225 2680