Stawell Regional Health 2017 -2018 Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
Good luck Nathan
Recently we had two medical students do a placement at Stawell Regional Health, we asked them if they would like to say something about their time at Stawell and Nathan got back to us with the following: G’day! I’m Nathan. I was one of the two medical students in Stawell during 2017. Before moving to Read the full article…
Stawell Regional Health says thank you to long standing board members
At its recent AGM, Stawell Regional Health reluctantly farewelled two long standing board members, Joan Brilliant and Peter Martin. Time limits have been introduced to restrict how many years someone can sit on a board, so these two stalwarts had to finally step down. Joan Brilliant Although Joan has completed her 30 years as a Read the full article…
One hundred and twenty years of tireless volunteering between them
At our AGM last night we celebrated the service of three very special women: Betty Gross, Betty Howden and Jean Coote. These three ladies, all members of the Ladies Auxiliary have supported Stawell Regional Health for forty years, working tirelessly with other members to raise money for equipment to benefit our hospital. Thank you ladies! Read the full article…
Support for female workers who support victims and survivors of family violence
Family violence impacts everyone in the community. It can lead to homicide, serious injury, ongoing health issues, homelessness and poverty. The 29th of November is International Women Human Rights Defenders Day. This day recognises the important role of female family violence workers. Stawell Regional Health acknowledges the role of women who support victims of violence as Read the full article…
New Cancer Wellness program launched
Stawell residents affected by cancer can soon access a comprehensive survivorship education, exercise and wellness program. The Wellness and Life after Cancer Exercise and Supportive Care program will provide people who have finished their active cancer treatment with two-hour education and exercise sessions. District health professionals will deliver the sessions at multiple sites in the region. Read the full article…
$220,000 grant to bolster medical equipment and improve patient care
A state government grant of $220,000 will go towards two new steriliser units at Stawell Regional Health. The grant was part of the first round of the state government’s new Regional Health Infrastructure Fund scheme. Two new steriliser units will ensure more surgeries could be performed, cancellations reduced and the reliability of medical equipment improved. Stawell Regional Health chief executive Read the full article…
Stawell Look Good, Feel Better Workshop
Look Good, Feel Better for women is a free program that provides useful information and tips to help women deal with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Staff and Volunteers from local beauty businesses assist you to learn how to care for your skin and apply make-up to help minimize the appearance related side-effects of your Read the full article…
Budja Budja Cooking Program
The Budja Budja Aboriginal Co-operative was established in 1999 and delivers a range of cultural and health and well-being services to both the local Indigenous, as well as the non-Indigenous community. The Co-operative is located in the heart of the Gariwerd/Grampians National Park, Halls Gap, in Country shared by Djab Wurrung and Jardwadjali Traditional Owner Groups. Read the full article…
New Theatre Equipment
This year we have been very fortunate to add to our wonderful array of state of the art equipment. The equipment has been purchased through funding made available by the Department of Health and Human Services, donations and the fundraising of our support groups. New orthopaedic equipment includes: • Three sets of arthroscopy instruments to Read the full article…