Halls Creek

Halls Creek Medical

Halls Creek is a remote town located in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Despite its isolated location, there are a number of medical related businesses in and around the Halls Creek region that provide valuable services to the local community. In this article, we will categorise, list and describe the benefits of each of these businesses.

Pharmacies:

There are currently two pharmacies in and around Halls Creek - Halls Creek Pharmacy and Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service Pharmacy. Both pharmacies provide essential health care services to locals and visitors to the region.

Halls Creek Pharmacy offers a wide range of pharmaceutical, health and beauty products, and advice and information on medications. The pharmacy also provides medication reviews, home medication deliveries for locals within Halls Creek, diabetes testing and wound care services. Halls Creek Pharmacy is located on Thomas Street, Halls Creek and can be contacted on (08) 9168 6016.

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service Pharmacy provides medication, health and wellness services to its customers. The pharmacy operates under the guidance of the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service, which is a community controlled health organisation providing primary health care services to the local Aboriginal community. Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service Pharmacy is located in the Ngurrawaana Community on Strelly Street, Halls Creek and can be contacted on (08) 9168 2600.

Medical centres:

There are two primary health care facilities in Halls Creek - The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service and Halls Creek Distirct Hospital.

The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service provides comprehensive primary health care services to the Halls Creek and surrounding Aboriginal communities. The medical service provides general medical care, child health, immunisations, chronic disease management, women's health, mental health, drug and alcohol services, and social and emotional wellbeing programs. The medical service is located in Ngurrawaana Community on Strelly Street, Halls Creek and can be contacted on (08) 9168 2600.

Halls Creek District Hospital is a 10-bed hospital providing 24-hour emergency services, acute medical, surgical and obstetric care, and clinics and consultations with visiting specialists. The hospital employs doctors, nurses and allied health professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and podiatrists. Halls Creek District Hospital is located on Burridge Drive, Halls Creek and can be contacted on (08) 9168 6700.

Dental practices:

There is one dental clinic in Halls Creek - Kimberley Dental Clinic.

Kimberley Dental Clinic provides general dental services, including check-ups, fillings, extractions and denture services. The clinic also provides specialist services, including paediatric dentistry and oral surgery. The clinic operates under the guidance of the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, which is a community controlled health organisation providing primary health care services to Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley region. Kimberley Dental Clinic is located on Milke Street, Halls Creek and can be contacted on (08) 9168 1425.

despite its remote location, Halls Creek is fortunate to have a number of medical related businesses providing essential health care services to the local community. From pharmacies to medical centres and dental practices, these businesses play a vital role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of Halls Creek residents and visitors to the area. If you have any health concerns, be sure to contact one of the above businesses for professional medical advice and treatment.