Winter  2008

FLU VACCINATION

Flu season has arrived. Flu vaccinations are recommended for any patients over the age of 65 or those with long term medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma and COPD. Flu vaccines are still available for patients in these groups who have not yet been vaccinated. Please contact reception for an appointment.

HEART DISEASE PREVENTION

Penistone Group Practice is keen to promote good health and offer patients the opportunity of preventing disease and illness. Currently the practice is taking steps to identify any patient who might be at a slightly higher risk of developing heart disease. People with raised blood pressure or a family history of heart disease or stroke could be at increased risk. The risk may also be higher for smokers. Blood tests can be useful to help decide if patients in this group would benefit from treatment.

If you fit this group you may already have discussed prevention of heart disease with a doctor or nurse. If not, and you would like to discuss this further, please contact reception for an appointment, or ask about heart disease prevention when you next attend surgery.

OPENING TIMES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Christmas Eve, December 24th:
Penistone Surgery opens 8.15am – 4pm
Thurgoland and Silkstone Surgeries open 8.30am – 12 mid-day

Christmas Day, December 25th: CLOSED

Boxing Day, December 26th: CLOSED

December 29th and 30th open as usual

New Year’s Eve, December 31st:
Penistone surgery opens 8.15am – 4pm
Thurgoland and Silkstone Surgeries open 8.30am – 12 mid-day

New Year’s Day, January 1st: CLOSED

January 2nd onwards open as usual.