After Hours Emergencies

Tailem Bend District Hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Service that is available to everyone.

Hospital Telephone: (08) 8572 5800

If you have a Medical Emergency - Dial 000 for an ambulance

We DO NOT HAVE a doctor here at all times.A Doctor is always on call for EMERGENCIES.

What should I do during office hours?
Contact your local doctor's surgery and tell them your concerns. They will advise you whether to come straight to the hosptial or go to their rooms.

What should I do if I don't have a local doctor?
Contact the hospital and a nurse will assist you and refer you on to the doctor on call.

What should I do in the evenings or overnight?
You can ring the hospital for first aid advice, or come in and a nurse will assist you and assess your needs for emergency care.

Weekends and Public Holidays?
We have doctors on call AT ALL TIMES for emergencies only.

Will I be seen straight away?
You will be seen in order of priority. This is called 'Triaging'.

SATURDAY

Tailem Bend Medical Centre - 9 - 11.30am
70 Princes Hwy, Tailem Bend Ph: (08) 8572 3555

Bridge Clinic - 8.30 - 11.30am
8 Standen St, Murray Bridge Ph: (08) 8532 2322
8 Homburg Dve, Murray Bridge Ph: (08) 32 4500

SUNDAY

The doctor's clinics are closed. You can ring the hospital to speak to a nurse or come in and a nurse will assess and discuss with you, your need for emergency care.

It is inappropriate to attend the Accident & Emergency Department for routine medical consultations.

TAILEM BEND PHARMACY

• 75 Railway Tce - Ph: (08) 8572 3435 Monday: Friday - 9am - 5.30pm Saturday: - 9am - 12pm

MURRAY BRIDGE AMCAL CHEMISTS

• Swanport Rd (Woolworths) - Ph (08) 85312 2555 Monday - Friday: - 8.30am - 8pm Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: 10am - 5pm Public Holidays: 10am - 1pm
• Mannum Rd (BiLo) - Ph (08) 8532 2700 Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 2pm

MURRAY BRIDGE CHEM-PLUS PHARMACIES

• 159 Swanport Rd - Ph: (08) 8532 1812 Monday - Friday: 9am - 5.30pm Saturday: 9am - 12pm
• 56 Bridge St - Ph (08) 8531 0733 Monday - Friday: 9am - 8pm Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 5pm Public Holidays: 9am - 5pm

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