Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Fiona’s Story
Fiona’s journey with cancer began in 2011 when, at the age of 46, she found a lump in her breast through self-examination. After diagnostic screening, she received the news that …
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Emergency Care – choosing the right care
Seasonal illnesses are taking hold across our community. If you have a medical emergency, a hospital Emergency Department (ED) is the best place to be. However, for urgent, but non-life-threatening …
Celebrating Our Environmental Achievements at WDHS!
WDHS is thrilled to announce our new collaboration to recycle disposable sterilisation wrap and patient privacy curtains, leading the way to a greener future for health services across the country! …
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New ECG for Coleraine District Health Service
A new ECG machine, valued at $8,000, has been purchased with funds raised at the 2023 Cocktails at the Course event. The new machine represents a significant enhancement to ECG …
WDHS welcomes 2024 graduate nurses
This week Western District Health Service (WDHS) said hello to sixteen new faces – the first cohort of graduate Enrolled and Registered Nurses for 2024. This marks the beginning of …
CEO reflects on 10-year journey
Rohan Fitzgerald arrived at Western District Health Service as the charity house project was wrapping up and immediately knew he’d found the right place. “That project involving tradespeople volunteering to …
Reset Project aims to improve mental health
A group of Southern Grampians residents will get to reset their lives after the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a new local initiative. The Reset Project being introduced by Western …
Recycle for Good
WDHS is proud to announce we’re now a charity partner for the Victorian Government’s Container Deposit Scheme Follow these three easy steps to donate: Collect your recyclable bottles and cans …
WDHS celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week
In recognition of Nurse Practitioner Week, a special Nurse Practitioner Information Afternoon will be held on Friday, December 15, from 1.30pm to 4.00pm at Hamilton Base Hospital. This event serves …
WDHS Introduces New Maternity Care Model
Western District Health Service (WDHS) is introducing a new model of maternity care, with the wellbeing of mothers and babies, as well as the long-term sustainability of the service at …