Aged Care Department
The Department of Aged Care offers medical treatment to frail, co-morbid older patients with a range of conditions, often including cognitive impairment, functional decline and mobility problems. The aged care service is multidisciplinary and offers inpatient hospital care and outpatient clinics. Our staff provide comprehensive geriatric assessment to assist our patients to live safely in the community whether in their own homes, or in aged care facilities.
Administration staff who will help you organise your appointments, inform you about what will happen and answer any questions you may have.
Doctors who will assess, treat and help you manage your medical condition.
Our team includes:
Head of Department: Dr Sarah Baldwin and Dr Aneesha Gill
Consultants: Professor Peter Smerdely, A/Prof Louise Baird, Dr Yun Xu, A/Prof Nick Cordato, Dr Chris Dedousis, Dr Jayita De, Dr Caroline Chau, Dr Mike Wang, Dr Litsa Morfis, Dr Kannie Chuang, Dr Grant Pickard, Dr Madeleine Wilkinson, Dr Dan Wong, Dr Sarah Ong, Dr Marissa Antony, Dr Qiuwen Chong, Dr Aarti Samtani.
Our Inpatient Hospital Ward service includes our:
Ward Nursing staff skilled in geriatrics and our Clinical Nurse Consultant.
Physiotherapists who assess mobility, falls risks, help treat injuries and work with you to develop an exercise plan.
Occupational Therapists who assess your functional ability and assist you to help manage in your home.
Dieticians provide information and advice about nutrition and what to eat to help improve your health.
Our skilled Social Work team to assist with complex social issues.
Diversional Therapy
Speech Pathology to assist in the management of swallowing disorders.
Kogarah NSW 2217
-33.968136, 151.1349386
Monday to Friday
8.00am - 4.30pm
Older adult patients with complex medical conditions, often including dementia and memory problems. We provide medical care for older people, including memory, falls and social assessments. We manage complex medical conditions and their interactions in older people using a face to face consultation, clinical and other assessments.
To access this service, patients require a referral from their GP for assessment of problems in older persons.
Geriatric Flying service for the acute care of the elderly in Aged Care facilities.
Quick Response Team of allied health staff for rapid assessment of acute issues in our elderly patients at home.
Hospital In The Home (HITH) for the provision of medical care in the home.
Our specialty geriatrics outpatient clinics are available every day of the week at 2 locations - in both the Hospital Outpatients, Prince William Wing (02 9113 2513) and within the Aged Care building at 3 Chapel St (02 9113 2183).
Monday
- Dr Xu and Dr Chuang: 13:00 - 16:30 (Outpatients Dept)
- Dr Michael Wang: 13:00 - 16:00 (Aged Care Dept)
- Dr Aarti Samtani 13:00 - 16:00 (Aged Care Dept)
Tuesday
- Dr Caroline Chau: 09:00 - 12:00 (Outpatients Department)
- Dr Chris Dedousis: 09.30 - 14:00 (Aged Care Dept)
- Prof Peter Smerdely: 14:00 - 16:00 (Aged Care Dept)
Wednesday
- Dr Morfis and Dr Wilkinson: 09:00 - 12:00 (Outpatients Dept)
- Dr Baird: 09:00 - 12:00 (Aged Care Dept)
- Dr Michael Wang: 13:00 - 16:00 (Aged Care Dept)
- Perioperative and Bariatric: 14:00 - 17:00 (Aged Care Dept)
Thursday
- Dr Cordato and Prof Smerdely: 13:00 - 16:00 (Aged Care Dept)
- Dr Pickard: 12:00 - 16:00 (Outpatients Dept)
Friday
- Dr Baldwin: 09:00 - 12:00 (Outpatients Dept)
Can I choose the day and time I attend the department for my appointment?
We have doctor clinics, allied health clinics and nursing clinics at set times. We try to find an appointment time that allows you to attend.
Will I always see the same doctor at each visit?
The St George Hospital is a teaching hospital so you will be seen by a specialist doctor or a specialist doctor in training. You will stay under the care of the specialist doctor but you may see the doctor in training for your appointments.
Who can I bring with me to my appointment?
There is limited seating so please bring along only one support person (for example, a family member, friend or carer) with you.
You will need a referral letter from your local general practitioner (GP) or specialty doctor to use this service. Please ask them to write you a referral letter explaining your medical history, relevant test results, X-ray results and what medicines you are taking. Please send the referral by email (seslhd-stgaged@health.nsw.gov.au), fax (9113 3979) or post (3 Chapel St, Kogarah, NSW, 2217).
We will then send you a letter in the post with the details of your appointment date, time and location. If an appointment cannot be made we will send you a letter confirming that you are on the outpatient waiting list for the next available appointment. Please let us know if your address and/or phone number changes.
If you need to change or cancel your appointment please telephone 02 9113 2183.
Waiting times for an appointment are different for each specialty and depends on the seriousness of your medical condition. The department is busy and there may be delays when you arrive for your appointment. Most people are seen within 1 to 3 hours. We ask that you arrive at your allocated appointment time to prevent having to wait longer.
Appointment Reminders
If we have your mobile phone number in our system you will receive a text message reminding you of your appointment date and time 3 days before your appointment.
- Current Medicare card or Veterans Affairs card
- Any Health Care card, Pensioner Concession card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Care card
- Insurer details (eg workers compensation, public liability or third party)
- Your private health fund membership card if you are currently insured with a private health fund
- Recent X-rays or medical images and their reports, if applicable
- Activities to keep you entertained while waiting (for example, a book, music player with headphones, crosswords). There is also a television and magazines available in the waiting area.
- If you have any particular medical needs we suggest you come prepared (for example, bring your medicines, if you are diabetic please bring food).
- To avoid missing your appointment we suggest you collect refreshments from the cafes location in the foyer of the hospital before checking in. If you need to leave the waiting area for any reason please inform staff at the reception desk.
My Aged Care - https://www.myagedcare.gov.au
Dementia Australia - https://www.dementia.org.au
Stepping On - https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/stepping-on
Forward with dementia - https://www.forwardwithdementia.org.au
Australian Dementia Clinics - https://www.australiandementianetwork.org.au
We are a teaching hospital for UNSW Medicine and Health and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a medical student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.
Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.
Haematology
How We Can Help You
We care for people with cancerous and non-cancerous blood disorders. These include:
- Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas
- Leukaemias – acute and chronic
- Multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders
- Myeloproliferative disorders such as polycythemia rubra vera and essential thrombocythaemia
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Anaemias
- Thalassemia, sickle cell diseases, and other haemoglobinopathies
- Venous thrombosis such as DVT, Pulmonary Emboli and other clots
- Bleeding disorders such as Haemophilia, von Willebrand’s disease, platelet disorders
- Iron deficiency anaemia, and iron-loading syndromes
- Blood count abnormalities
Our services are for those staying in our Hospital as well as those living in the community.
For those who need to stay in Hospital, we have a ward located on Level 7B of the Acute Services Building at St George Hospital. Here we can provide chemotherapy and support if you have blood cancer. Chemotherapy is when we give you medicines that destroy cancer cells. We can also provide you high dose high dose chemotherapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (transplant of your own stem cells).
We provide treatments for people living in the community through our Haematology Oncology Day Centre. This is located on in the Cancer Care Centre at St George Hospital. Senior nursing staff liaise with specialist Doctors (Haematologists) to provide patients with day chemotherapy regimens, infusions, patient education, apheresis (removal of parts of your blood) and blood product support. We also provide support through the Ambulatory Care Unit.
The Centre also provides adult apheresis services to the St George hospital campus, and can collect and store Haematopoietic Stem Cells for the use in Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation.
Our Cancer Outreach Program can provide support to patients with malignant blood cancers in their homes.
St George Hospital also has a very active Clinical Trials Unit offering patients opportunities to access cutting edge therapies as part of either local or international Clinical Trials for both malignant and benign conditions.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm.
-33.9686313, 151.1350281
Our Physicians:
| Dr Xavier Badoux |
| Prof Beng Chong |
| Dr Shir-Jing Ho |
| Rr Amanda Hugman |
| Dr Szu-Hee Lee |
| Dr Qin Liu |
| Dr Sundra Ramanathan |
| Dr Fernando Roncolato |
| Dr Charles Shuttleworth |
| Dr Silvia Zheng |
Our Specialised Nurses
| Clinical Nurse Consultant Haematology | Jo-Ann Cryer |
| Clinical Nurse Consultant Apheresis and Transplantation | Nicola Henderson |
| Clinical Nurse Consultant Blood and Blood Products | Samantha Connelly |
| Cancer Outreach Program / COP |
Anna Ayoub and Desiree Blicharz |
| Clinical Nurse Educator | Phoebe Forrester |
| Clinical Nurse Consultant CANShare | Jeremy Chow |
| Acting HODC Nurse Unit Manager | Catherine Brennan |
| Acting 7B Haematology Nurse Unit Manager | Cameron Scott |
If you live in the South East Sydney region and have a suspected or confirmed cancer you may be referred by your local family doctor or a medical specialist to use our services. Please request your doctor to send us your referral letter together with all relevant test results.
Once we have received a completed referral, we will send you a confirmation appointment letter or message, which will tell you where your appointment is located and what information you should bring with you.
If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please call us on:
- Prince William Wing (Professor Chong, Dr Hugman, Dr Liu, Dr Zheng): 9113 2513
- Cancer Care Centre (Drs Badoux, Ho, Ramanathan, Roncolato, Shuttleworth): 9113 3943
- Current Medicare card or Veteran Affairs card
- Any Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card
- Insurer details (workers compensation, public liability or third party)
- Your private health fund membership card if you are currently insured with a private health fund
- Recent X-rays or medical images and their reports, if applicable
- Activities to keep you entertained while waiting (for example, a book, music player with headphones, crosswords). There is also a television and magazines available in the waiting area
Please let us know if you need an interpreter.
You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.
We are a teaching hospital and student doctors or nurses may be involved and supervised by senior staff during your visit. You have the right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.
Phone
(02) 9113 3851 or 9113 2692
Cancer Care Centre
(02) 9113 3909
Outpatients Department
(02) 9113 2513
Fax
(02) 9113 3958
Email
SESLHD-St-George-Haematology-Secretaries@health.nsw.gov.au
SESLHD-STGCancerCare@health.nsw.gov.au
Head of Department
Dr Shir-Jing Ho
HODC Nurse Unit Manager
Catherine Brennan
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm.
Inpatient Ward: Level 7B, Acute Services Building, St George Hospital
Haematology Oncology Day Centre (HODC): Cancer Care Centre, St George Hospital. Entrance via Chapel Street or via the corridor to the left of the main Entrance of St George Hospital, off Gray Street, Kogarah NSW 2217
Gynaecology (Women's Health)
1 West / Extended Day Only (Gynaecology / Womens Health)
1 West at St George is an 18 bed unit which encompasses 10 Gynaecology beds and 8 Extended Day Only (EDO) beds.
The Gynaecology section offers a variety of services to women who require surgical or medical treatment of conditions relating to women’s health.
These services include gynaecology oncology, advanced laparoscopic surgery, general gynaecology aurgery, medical (and surgical) management of ectopic pregnancies and management of complications related to Assisted Reproductive Technology.
The EDO section of the ward is utilised for surgical patients who require a 23 hour length of stay. These are generally patients who undergo Laparoscopic Surgery or minor procedures who are required to stay in Hospital overnight.
Experienced staff offer an exceptional high standard of care for patients coming to our unit which is patient focused, warm, caring and friendly with safety being of utmost importance.
Contact 1 West
- Ph: 02 9113 2667
- Fax: 02 9113 3183
-33.967583753993, 151.13291323185
Respiratory and Sleep Department
How We Can Help You
Our Adult Outpatient Department provides outpatient appointments with Specialist Doctors, Allied Health Professionals along with a Respiratory Laboratory for a full range of lung function testing.
You can use our services if you have been referred from the Emergency Department, a General Practitioner (GP) or Specialty Doctor.
Our team includes:
- Doctors who will assess, treat and help you manage your medical condition
- Clinical Nurse Consultants to assess and assist in specialty clinics such as respiratory failure and severe asthma
- Administration Staff who will help you organise your appointments, inform you about what will happen and answer any questions you may have
Ground Floor, Prince William Wing
Corner of Kensington Street & Belgrave Street
KOGARAH NSW 2217
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday:
8.00 am - 4.30 pm
-33.966217359122, 151.13395657142
Our Physicians:
Respiratory Physicians:
- Dr Veronica Yozghatlian
- Dr Alexandra Smith
- Dr Steven Lindstrom
- Dr Ajantha Raguparan
- Dr Yizhong Zheng
- Dr Nicole Hersch
- Dr Emily Liu
- Dr Fedil Metti
- Dr Frank Yan
Sleep Physicians:
- Dr Andrew Ng
- Dr Eric Wong
- Dr Johnny Siu
- Dr Titus Auyeung
- Dr Philip Lee
Our Specialised Nurses:
Mary Dunford, Clinical Nurse Consultant
Candice Ye, Clinical Nurse Consultant
You will need a referral letter from your local GP or Specialty Doctor to use this service. Please ask them to write you a referral letter explaining your medical history, relevant test results, imaging results and what medicines you are taking.
We will then send you a letter in the post with the details of your appointment date, time and location. If an appointment cannot be made, we will send you a letter confirming that you are on the outpatient waiting list for the next available appointment. Please let us know if your address and/or phone number changes.
If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please telephone (02) 9113 2325.
- Current Medicare Card or Veteran Affairs Card
- Any Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card
- Insurer details (workers compensation, public liability or third party)
- Your Private Health Fund Membership Card if you are currently insured with a private health fund
- Recent X-Rays or Medical Images and their reports, if applicable
- Activities to keep you entertained while waiting (for example, a book, music player with headphones, crosswords
Please let us know if you need an interpreter.
You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.
We are a teaching hospital and student doctors or nurses may be involved and supervised by senior staff during your visit. You have the right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.
Phone: (02) 9113 2325
Fax: (02) 9113 2570
Email:
SESLHD-STG-RespiratoryandSleep@health.nsw.gov.au
Street address:
Ground Floor, Prince William Wing
Kensington Street
Kogarah NSW 2217
Head of Department: Dr Veronica Yozghatlian
Monday to Friday: 8.00 am - 4.30 pm
St George Hospital
Ground Floor, Prince William Wing
Corner of Kensington Street & Belgrave Street
KOGARAH NSW 2217
Diabetes Education Centre
The SGH Diabetes team aims to achieve highly integrated, coordinated and timely Diabetes health care services to patients to prevent acute hospitalisations, reduce complications, improve education and coordinated pathways of Diabetes Care in all health care settings (primary, tertiary and community).
The aims of the SGH Diabetes team are to:
- Empower patients/carers to manage their diabetes condition effectively through the provision of structured diabetes self-care education programs.
- Enhance the patient journey and experiences for patients living with diabetes and carers when accessing diabetes services within the outpatient and hospital settings.
- Integrate care delivery between diabetes specialists, tertiary care providers, primary care and the diabetes service.
- Promote effective communication amongst health care providers to enhance patients’ safety and improved coordinated care providing timely and appropriate appointments.
The service is a Nurse-Led clinic with Diabetes Nurse Educators, Dietitians, Psychologist and Administrative team. We consult with our SGH Endocrinology team daily as required for clinical advice.
Services provided include:
- Ambulatory Outpatient Insulin Stabilisation Program which is overseen by our Endocrinology Team – 6 Weeks.
- Diabetes Education and Management for Adults and Children
- Diabetes Education and Management for women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
- Dietician Consultation for all patients requiring insulin and women with GDM
- Referral to the High Risk Foot Clinic (HRFC) - dependent on clinical need and accepting criteria from HRFC.
- Counseling by a Psychologist (internal referral only)
- Virtual Education
- Telehealth available for select Appointment types.
- Inpatient Education (referral are made directly through the healthcare professionals from the ward)
- Pediatric Diabetes clinic (link to Paediatric Diabetes Service)
- Transition Young Adult Diabetes Clinic
- Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Service (CSII pumps) known to SGH Service
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring Service (CGMS) known to SGH Service
The Diabetes Educator
Diabetes educators promote optimal health and well-being for people living with diabetes using a range of skills and knowledge. This is achieved through practical “hands on” teaching sessions, formal teaching sessions and clinical management. Education is “person centered” and “person driven” based on patient identified needs and clinical goals. You may require multiple education sessions depending on your needs.
The Diabetes Dietitian
The Diabetes Dietitian specialises in providing dietary advice tailored to individuals with diabetes. They undertake medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to use nutrition to manage and treat diabetes alongside the team (which can include adjusting your diet to work with your medications), provide education on many nutrition topics including the impact of different foods on blood glucose levels, provide personalised meal plans/guides, provide support and motivation and play a key role in preventing or managing complications such as heart and kidney diseases. You can see the dietitian face to face or virtually.
*Please note that our Dietitians are only able to see patients who have Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes on Insulin, have Gestational Diabetes or have been internally referred.
If you have Type 2 diabetes and are not on insulin please contact our Outpatient Nutrition and Dietetics Team for Dietitian referral
The Diabetes Psychologist
The aim of the diabetes psychology service is to provide counselling and support to internally referred patients to improve mental health, self- management of diabetes distress and promote optimal well-being.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm.
You will be informed of your appointment times via the Administrative team or by the Diabetes Educators and Dietitians directly. You will also receive a text message reminder on your phone prior to the appointment. If you are not able to attend the appointment – please call 9113 2774 to reschedule.
Please note that we do run to time and have a full schedule. If you are late to the appointment – we will need to reschedule you.
- Please bring your medicare card.
- Please remember to bring your glucometer, Blood Glucose Level records
- If applicable please have all Pump or CGM downloads available at your appointment for review.
- Type 1 Diabetes aged 16 years and over under the care of SGH Endocrinology only
- Type 2 Diabetes aged 16 years and over (as below):
- on insulin, and/or other diabetes injectables medication -GLP-1 and/or suplphonylurea medication
- OR HbA1c > 8%
- OR worsening HbA1C
- OR recurrent hypoglycaemia
- OR worsening complications
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus – referred by SGH Antenatal Team, SGH Endocrinology Team, General Practitioner, Obstetrician
- Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes in pregnancy - referred by SGH Antenatal Team, SGH Endocrinology Team, General Practitioner, Obstetrician
- Transitioning Young Adults with Diabetes – the Endocrinologist will refer to a diabetes educator, dietitian and psychologist
- Preconception Planning for women with Diabetes
- Within SGH Catchment or requiring the Tertiary level care available at SGH.
- Due to complexities with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes we are unable to co-ordinate with external Endocrinologists, we do recommend patients are referred to the St George Public Hospital Endocrinology team.
- Due to demands on our Endocrinology team we are unable to see patients referred for obesity management or insulin resistance who have not developed Diabetes.
- Commencement of Continuous Glucose Monitoring for patients with Type 2 diabetes NOT under the care of SGH Endocrinologists
- Please note our Dietitians will see Type 2 Diabetes on Insulins ONLY - those who are on oral Hyperglycaemic agents will need to be referred to our Outpatient Dietetics Team - Nutrition and Dietetics
Please refer to the Community Diabetes (ComDIab) for the following:
Adults with uncomplicated Type 2 diabetes, post gestational diabetes or pre-diabetes
Families and carers of people with uncomplicated Type 2 diabetes, post gestational diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Ph: 02 9540 8175
Fax: 02 9540 8164
Please use the Diabetes Outpatient Referral Form
Please send referrals to SESLHD-StGeorge-DiabetesEdu@health.nsw.gov.au
Parking can be difficult at times and if it is your first time attending an appointment, navigating your way through the hospital campus can be challenging therefore we recommend you allow plenty of time and aim to arrive 15mins prior to your appointment time.
There are 2 car parks located on Gray St and Belgrave St.
There is off street parking for 1-2 hours. We suggest you allow time to find a parking spot.
Kogarah railway is approx. 10 minutes’ walk to the hospital.
The Prichard Wing is located along Gate 9 on Short Street.
If you have an insulin pump or CGM, ensure your data is available for review before attending appointments.
If you require assistance with this, contact the relevant company (details below) for assistance.
| Medtronic – insulin pumps, CGM, carelink | 24 hr Support – 1800 777 808 |
|
AMSL – t:slim insulin pump, Dexcom, Glooko |
24 hr Support – 1300 851 056 |
| Ypsomed – insulin pump, MyLife App |
24 hr Support – 1800 447 042 |
| Abbott - Freestyle Libre |
24 hr Support – 1800 801 478 |
| Insulet -Omnipod |
24 hr Support – 1800 954 074 |
Respiratory Coordinated Care Program (RCCP)
The Respiratory Coordinated Care Program (RCCP) is a hospital-based community service that supports people with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. These include Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), bronchiectasis, and chest infections. The RCCP helps people to stay healthy and remain safely in their own homes.
The RCCP service can assist with respiratory monitoring at home, breathlessness management, sputum clearance education, mobility and safety at home, managing home oxygen and non-invasive ventilation, inhaler education, and facilitating referrals or linking to relevant services. The service operates seven days a week.
For more information please have look at the following links:
-33.967211257216, 151.13278079398
Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS)
The Early Pregnancy Assessment Service is a clinic at St George Hospital to help women who are less than 20 weeks pregnant, who have a problem in the early part of their pregnancy. This is usually vaginal bleeding and or lower abdominal pain, or for women who have a miscarriage.
The EPAS provides team based assessment, diagnosis, and management plan for women who are at risk of or may have a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or a molar pregnancy.
The clinic runs between Monday and Friday (closed public holidays), and appointments are allocated from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Some women may require more than one visit before a diagnosis or full treatment can be made. All types of treatment for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancies can be managed through the EPAS clinic.
We understand how important a pregnancy is, and that the uncertainty associated with pain and bleeding is emotionally demanding. For women experiencing miscarriage or pregnancy loss, we acknowledge the emotional hardship you or your loved ones face during this time. It is important to understand that you are not alone, and there are support services available to help you and your partner to navigate this emotional process.
If after testing and assessment, your pregnancy is well and continues, we will refer to the most appropriate caregivers for the rest of your pregnancy.
Gray St, Kogarah 2217 NSW
-33.967223384185, 151.13380372524
We provide treatment for women who are experiencing:
- Pain or bleeding (who are not too unwell), up to 20 weeks of the pregnancy,
- Women who have been diagnosed with a miscarriage on ultrasound scan,
- Women with other abnormal pregnancies ( like a molar pregnancy)
- Women who may have an ectopic pregnancy who required treatment for this, who are not too unwell,
- Ongoing problems after a miscarriage, like persistent bleeding of infection.
- Women who require close monitoring early in pregnancy where it is uncertain how the pregnancy is progressing.
- Women need to live in the Georges River, Bayside or Sutherland Local Government areas.
- Women who do not live in the Georges River, Bayside or Sutherland local government areas. These women will need to access their local hospital (eg. Bankstown or Canterbury etc)
- Women who are over 20 weeks. These women should contact the birth unit of the hospital that they are booked in to have their baby at if they have an urgent problem. For St George Public, call 9113 2125, St George Private 9598 5395, for Hurstville Private 9573 7731. Or please call your known care giver (obstetrician or midwife).
- Women with other early pregnancy problems like diabetes, hormone problems (thyroid issues etc), or nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis).
Your GP or the emergency department will usually make arrangements to refer you to the EPAS for assessment and treatment.
You can also 'self refer' yourself to the EPAS by texting your full name, date of birth and mobile phone number to the following phone number:
0447 577 685
Please do not call this phone number, as the phone calls cannot be received.
You will then receive a call after 730am the following week-day to receive an appointment at the EPAS. It may take up to 24 hours to receive a call back.
If your symptoms are more urgent- you have heavy vaginal bleeding (soaking more than a large pad per hour) or you have severe lower abdominal pain, then you should present immediately to your nearest hospital emergency department or phone 000 for ambulance.
EPAS is located on Ward 1 West in the main building (Tower Block) of St George Public Hospital. Gray St in Kogarah NSW.
Please enter through the Gray Street Main Entrance next to the Emergency Department. Take the lifts to the 1st floor, and Ward 1 West is just at the lift exits.
- All previous blood and ultrasound results.
- List of current medication and drug allergies.
- Any referral letter from your GP, specialist of the emergency department:
- Your Medicare/DVA/ Health care card.
GP referrals should be faxed to: 9113 3183
Or emailed to: seslhd-stg-epasclinic@health.nsw.gov.au
Please include all copies of relevant blood test and ultrasound results.
Please be prepared to stay for a few hours during your appointment if further testing is required.
You generally do not need to be fasting for your appointment unless you've been told to by your doctor.
A support person is welcome to attend with you, however, it's best not to bring children to your appointment.
A blood test and an ultrasound may be required at your appointment.
Is common for a trans-vaginal ('internal') ultrasound to be performed, which is the most accurate way to assess an early pregnancy. This procedure can be uncomfortable, but it's not painful. A full bladder is not required for this ultrasound.
The EPAS team includes a doctor and a midwife/nurse, who will see you and discuss the results and investigations with you. They will also make plans for further treatment and follow up according to your condition.
Sometimes surgery is required to manage a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. This will generally not be performed on the same day but be arranged for a future date depending on how urgent it needs to be.
Social work services are available if needed.
Some women may require several visits to EPAS to fully treat your condition, and some women may return to the GP for follow up of further test results. We will ensure you are provided with a letter for your GP regarding your pregnancy problems.
Please also note that the EPAS is a public hospital Medicare-funded clinic, and sometimes there can be other emergencies within the hospital that require the staff's attention. We will try to minimize any delays to your appointments and treatment, but sometimes this is unavoidable.
Pink Elephant - Support for Pregnancy Loss and Miscarriage
Bears of Hope - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
Red Nose - Grief and loss, Bereavement Support