Silver Chain and Medical Services
The Shire of Mt Marshall has two (2) Silver Chain Remote Nursing Posts, one in Bencubbin and one in Beacon. The following are medical services that are available within the Shire and the Wheatbelt District. Hours of the Silver Chain Offices and clinics can be seen in the weekly Gimlet and Beacon Bulletin Community Papers.
Mt Marshall Silver Chain offic
| Bencubbin: | Monger Street Ph: 9685 1229 |
| Beacon: | Lindsay Street Ph: 9686 1020 |
General Practitioner
Dr John Radunovich is based in Kununoppin and holds weekly clinics in Bencubbin and fortnightly in clinics in Beacon. Appointments to attend Dr Radunovich clinics are made through the respective Silver Chain offices.
He can be contacted at:
| Bencubbin Silver Chain: | 9685 1229 |
| Kununoppin Hospital: | 9683 2044 |
| Beacon Silver Chain: | 9686 1020 |
| Mukinbudin Nursing Post: | 9047 1123 |
Relief Doctor
Dr Frank Kubicek is based in Wyalkatchem.
He can be contacted at:
| Wyalkatchem Hospital: | 9681 1000 or 9681 1300 |
| Koorda Nursing Post: | 9684 1219 (Mondays and Thursdays) |
| Dowerin Clinic: | 9631 1310 (Tuesday afternoons) |
Child Health Clinic
The Community Child Health Centre of Wyalkatchem provides clinics.
Visits are held in Bencubbin on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month and in Beacon on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Appointments can be made at Bencubbin and Beacon Silver Chain Offices.
The Community Child Health Centre of Wyalkatchem can be contacted on 96811241.
Immunisation
Immunisations can be obtained at the Child Health Clinics.
School Health
The community Health Nurse provides school Health.
Physiotherapy Clinic
Clinics are held in Bencubbin on Wednesdays from 9am to 4.30pm. The physiotherapist also practices at Mukinbudin Clinic and Kununoppin Hospital.
Contact Silver Chain Clinic for more information and bookings.
Occupational Therapy
The Multi Purpose Service (MPS) employs an occupational Therapist. Currently, that person is Dianne Hegarty of Wyalkatchem. Phone 9681 5022 or contact the Kununoppin Hospital on 9683 2044.
Speech Therapy
The Merredin Community Health Centre employs a Speech Therapist. Currently, that person is Kim Young and can be contacted on 9041 2977 or at the Kununoppin Hospital on 9683 2044.
Dietician
A Dietician is based in Merredin. Currently, that person is Rebecca English and can be contacted at the Merredin Community Health Centre on 9047 1123. She visits Kununoppin on the 1st Wednesday of every month and in Mukinbudin on Fridays.
Mental Health Services
The Wheatbelt Mental Health Service Team is based in Merredin. Phone 90415200 or fax 90415741.
Dental Health
The Mobile Dental Health Van visits the area on an 8-week duration. The Vans Itinerary is on the Silver Chain Notice Board and usually set up at the Primary Schools.
Private Dentist
Merredin
Dr Ramesh Rajogopalan
32 Bates Street
Merredin
Phone / Fax: 9041 1735
Podiatry
Sally Sanderson visits Kununoppin Hospital on a monthly basis, Usually a Wednesday. Phone Kununoppin Hospital for appointments on 9683 2044. She is doing six weekly visits to Bencubbin. For appointments contact Silver Chain on 9685 1229.
Pathology
Blood specimens etc are collected and transported to Merredin Hospital Laboratory. Please contact your nearest Silver Chain Centre to make an appointment if you require this service.