Medical Services
Medical Services
Holistic prevention, treatment and management of women’s health related issues.
Women’s Health Doctor & GP Appointments
Book an appointment with one of our our Women’s Health Doctor’s (currently only available on Tuesdays 8.30am-3.30pm and Thursdays 9am-3.30pm).
To make an appointment: Call (08) 9964 2742 or email wwc@desertblueconnect.org.au Appointments are in-person, however if you require a telehealth appointment, please discuss this with Reception.
Appointments can be made for women’s health related issues only, such as:
- Contraception
- Implanon insertion, removal or replacement
- Cervical screening
- Antenatal shared care
- Mental health care plan
- Perinatal anxiety and depression
- Menopause management
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment
- Breast examination
Our medical team:
Dr Elly Slootmans
Dr Amanda Gee
Dr Kylie Hodge
Lisa Boase (Nurse)
Melanie Valenti (Nurse)
Who can access the service:
Our doctor appointments are for all women and gender diverse individuals. The service is generally for people over the age of 18, however under the age of 18 will be considered on a case by case base.
When and where:
Operating on Tuesdays 8.30am to 3.30pm and Thursdays 9.00am – 3.30pm only from our Women’s Wellness Centre, 26 Durlacher Street, Geraldton.
Cost:
All doctor appointments are bulk billed.
Cancellations:
We require 24 hours notice for cancellation of doctor appointments or a $20 cancellation fee may be payable. If you do not attend three appointments and provide us with no notice, unfortunately we will be unable to re-book you for a period of three (3) months.
After hours:
Geraldton Regional Hospital, Shenton St, Ph: (08) 9956 2222
Health Direct 24/7 Ph: 1800 022 222
Dial a Doctor: 1300 030 030
Privacy Policy
Staff do not give out details of patients who have consultations here nor any other identifying or account information, except as deemed necessary by government legislation or for health insurance funds. Your medical record is a confidential document and it is a policy of this practice to maintain security of personal or health information. Any information given to a third party about a patient will only be done with the written consent by the patient.
Our Privacy Policy is available on request and can be accessed here
Nurse Consults
Book a consult with one of our Women’s Health Nurses.
Consults can be made for women’s health related issues only, such as:
- Pregnancy tests
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests
- Cervical screening
- Contraception education
- Perinatal anxiety and depression & support for mums
- Breast health & examinations
- Continence information
- Relationship/sexual health
- Menopause advice
- Mental health support services and referral
- Unintended pregnancy counselling
- Sexology counselling (libido, relationship post-baby, peri menopause and post menopause intimacy, reintroducing intimacy following sexual trauma)
Cost:
Our nurse consults are free
Who can access the service:
Our doctor appointments are for all women and gender diverse individuals. The service is generally for people over the age of 18, however under the age of 18 will be considered on a case by case base.
Medicare:
*Clients are required to bring their Medicare card with them for STI testing appointments. If you don’t have a Medicare card you are still welcome to attend these clinics but small fees may apply for any pathology. Please call reception to obtain costs.
When and where:
Operating on Tuesdays 8.30am to 3.30pm and Thursdays 9.00am – 3.30pm only from our Women’s Wellness Centre, 26 Durlacher Street, Geraldton.
Safety & Inclusion
Desert Blue Connect and the Women’s Wellness Centre is committed to meaningful inclusion, diversity and access. We aim to create safer spaces to strengthen the health and wellbeing of all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.