Tenambit Medical Centre

30/10/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY ALMOST HALLOWEEN FROM ALL OF US AT TENAMBIT MEDICAL CENTRE! 👻🎃

It’s almost time for a little BOO-tiful fun! 🧙‍♀️🕷️🍬

Whether you’re trick-or-treating, dressing up or just here for the lollies, we hope you have a SPOOK-tacular Halloween! 🦇

A few friendly reminders before the spooky celebrations begin:

🍬 Check your treats! Have an adult inspect all lollies and chocolates before the little monsters dig in!

🔦 Stay safe! Watch out for cars, stick together and make sure you’re visible after dark.

🎃 Have fun! Enjoy the costumes, the laughs and all the Halloween mischief!

And remember… too many lollies might give you a fright of a different kind! 🤣🍭

Stay safe, have fun and don’t forget to give us your best BOO! 👻🧡

Happy Halloween! 🎃

27/10/2026

The countdown is on... not long till Dr Phelan arrives!
Call the practice to schedule in your appointment with Dr Phelan!

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18/10/2026

We are so excited to introduce you all to Dr Brendan Phelan!
Brendan will commence practicing at TMC on the 2nd November 2026!

Dr Brendan is new to our surgery having been practicing in Charlestown previously. He enjoys the full scope of General Practice and is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across all stages of life.

Brendan has experience working in both rural and urban settings and practised in Perth prior to completing his General Practice training. He graduated with honours from University College Cork in 2018 and completed his GP training in Ireland in 2025.

Outside of work, he enjoys staying active and understands the challenges of balancing health with a busy work life.

Clinical interests:
· Weight management
· Musculoskeletal medicine
· Chronic disease management
· Children’s Health

His books are open to new patients!

Appointments can be booked online via the HotDoc app or website: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/tenambit-NSW-2323/tenambit-medical-centre/doctors/dr-brendan-phelan-1
Or by calling our friendly reception staff.

Welcome Dr Phelan!

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02/10/2026

Go Knights!!!

14/09/2026

TMC will be closing 🔐 the practice again this year to give all of our staff a well-deserved break! ❣️

The practice will close at 5pm on Thursday 24th December 2026🎄 and reopen on Monday 4th January 2027 at 8:30am. 🥳

Now we know it’s only September 🌸🌼🌿🌷💐but we wanted to get the notice out as soon as possible so patients can book in their appointments for the rest of 2026, EARLY‼️

Our Doctors also have planned leave between now and the New Year. We want to notify everyone when each doctor will be on leave so they can book their appointments accordingly, before the practice closes over the Christmas/New Year Period.

Dr Armi 🌸will be off for the following leave periods:
15th September 2026 - 23 September 2026 & 15th October 2026 - 27th October 2026.

Dr Tracy 🌷will be off for the following periods:
Friday 18th September & Friday 1st January 2027- Thursday 14th 2027.

Dr Nicole 🌼will be off for the following periods:
Wednesday 30th September 2026 & Tuesday 10th November 2026 - Wednesday 18th November 2026.

Dr Cam 💐will be off for the following periods:
Monday 12th October 2026 - Friday 23rd October 2026 & Thursday 24th December 2026.

If you require URGENT medical attention during the Christmas closure, please present to the nearest emergency department 🏥or call 000 for an ambulance 🚑.

Maitland Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, located at 3 Day Street, East Maitland NSW 2323, will remain open 7 days a week during the holiday period, including Christmas day and Boxing day.
The Urgent Care clinic is a walk in and bulk billed service that can be used for non-life-threatening conditions that doesn't require the emergency department but can't wait until a GP appointment is available.

For non-emergency or urgent care, patients can call 13SICK on 13 74 25 for a telephone or home visit appointment.

Please starting checking your prescriptions/referrals etc and make an appointment with a GP in advance to ensure you are covered for the practice closure.
It will be here in no time❗️

31/08/2026

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month!

1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. 📊 That's your father, your brother, your mate. Research is the difference between a diagnosis and a future.
Prostate Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in men around Australia. Around 72 men are diagnosed every day and approximately 11 men die every day due to the cancer.

As someone who's father just had a Proctectomy due to Prostate Cancer, i am STRONGLY encouraging all Males over the age of 50 to chat to their GP about PSA testing. Males with a family history of prostate cancer should start talking to their GP about PSA testing, starting at age 40.
Any male with any type of urinary symptoms should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Regards,
Sarah

1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. 📊 That's your father, your brother, your mate. Research is the difference between a diagnosis and a future.

Help support it by donating and having your gift matched dollar for dollar. To learn more, head to: https://brnw.ch/21x36vQ

04/08/2026

4CYTE PATHOLOGY IS NOW OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK AT TMC.

Pathology will be onsite Monday to Friday, 8am -3pm.

Come on down to the surgery any weekday to have your pathology needs taken care of.
Any paper pathology referral is accepted, even from a different pathology company.

If you have a QR code referral for any pathology company besides 4Cyte pathology, pop on down to the surgery to see if your referral can be accessed via 4Cyte's system.

If you need to get in contact with 4Cyte pathology here at Tenambit Medical Centre, please do not call the practice. Call 4Cyte Pathology's TMC number directly which is: 0411 024 056.

26/07/2026

Today we are celebrating 10 years of Sarah! 🥰

Most of our regulars know Sarah. She was the friendly receptionist sitting behind the front desk or talking to you over the phone for 6 years before taking over and managing the practice over the last 4.

Most of our regulars have watched Sarah go through all different fazes in her career. From a young Junior Receptionist to Practice Manager.

You have watched Sarah grow up into the person she is today.

Sarah started back at our practice in 2016 at 17 years old. Throughout her 10 years at TMC, she has worked hard, studied, up-skilled at age 19 to become a Medical Practice Assistant to assist our nurse and doctors.
Then in early 2022, at age 23, she stepped into the role of Practice Manager and hasn't looked back since.

Sarah has become a permeant fixture at the practice.
We appreciate how hard she works for our practice and how hard she works to always help out our patients in the best way she possibly can.

Thank you for your dedication to Tenambit Medical Centre over the last 10 years Sarah.
We look forward to another 10 years working with you, under your management.

Love,
The entire Tenambit Medical Centre Family.

13/07/2026

** UPDATE - PUPPIES HAVE GONE HOME**

Is anyone in Tenambit missing some beautiful puppies?
We have found 4 dogs this morning wondering Maize street. Unfortunately we were unable to grab the 4th a large black lab type dog.
We have the other 3 securely in our yard. If one of these little guys is yours, please reach out to the practice.
Thanks
Sarah

09/07/2026

The sick season has arrived. 😷

TMC has plenty of Flu vaccines available along with the RSV vaccine for those eligible for a government funded vaccine.

If you fall outside of the eligibility for a government funded vaccine but would like to get one anyway, don't worry! Private flu vaccines can be purchased from the practice for $26.00.

As for the RSV vaccination, during a doctors consultation the doctor can provide you with a prescription to get the vaccine from a pharmacy. Please note that we do not set the price for private RSV vaccines, this is set by the manufacture & pharmacies.

If you want further information, give the practice a call on 02 4933 3566 and discuss with our friendly team.

Influenza activity has increased to a moderate level. COVID-19 remained at a low level of activity. RSV remained at a high level of activity. Influenza vaccines are available and recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over, especially those at higher risk of severe illness. Don’t wait! Book your flu vaccine today.

RSV vaccines are recommended and free for adults aged 75+ and pregnant women.

View the latest NSW Respiratory Surveillance report here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/reports.aspx

Unwell and not sure where to go? You can call healthdirect anytime day or night on 1800 022 222 and get the help you need.

healthdirect is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A registered nurse will answer your call, ask some questions and connect you with the right place for care. If it’s life-threatening, call Triple Zero (000) or go to an Emergency Department.

More information on respiratory illness:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/respiratory/Pages/default.aspx