Checking in on R U OK Day
This year, more than any other, it’s okay to not feel okay. That’s the message from Western District Health Service (WDHS) ahead of this year’s RUOK Day.WDHS psychologist Phil Wilson …
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Hamilton Hospital first to implement mask fit testing in the south west
CAPTION: WDHS Chief Executive, Rohan Fitzgerald with Registered Nurse Belle , discuss a new N95 mask fit testing program to help minimise the risk of staff contracting COVID-19. With an …
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New survey to discover how COVID-19 is affecting locals
Western District Health Service (WDHS) is encouraging the community to sign up for an online survey, to provide a greater understanding of community needs and concerns, as the pandemic unfolds. …
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Southern Grampians Live4Life theme brings hope
“When we can’t find the sun we find each other.” That’s the new theme from theSouthern Grampians Live4Life Crew who want to share the message that just as sunflowers turn …
Healthcare workers say thank you
Nursing, medical and support staff across Western District Health Service (WDHS) came together this week to thank the community for doing their bit to keep everyone safe. Chief Executive, Rohan …
Protecting our vulnerable aged care residents
Caption: Coleraine aged care residents Roger and Jean Buckley with WDHS Customer Service Officer Dean Molver With many Victorian aged care providers struggling to manage COVID-19 outbreaks in residential care …
Monivae College donates to Big Hearts@WDHS
Ash Bolt Hamilton Spectator Western District Health Service’s Big Hearts@WDHS initiative has received a big boost, with Monivae College donating $1,000 this week. The initiative was set up by WDHS …
New Board Chair to guide WDHS through unprecedented times
Caption: WDHS outgoing Chair Ian Whiting (seated) with new Board Chair Darren Barber Steering a health service through a once in a century pandemic might not be for everyone, but …
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Big hearts shine at WDHS
Caption: Improvement and Innovation Leader, Liz McCourt with St Vincent De Paul Welfare Hamilton President, Pauline Kelly are coordinating the distribution of funds from the WDHS BigHearts@WDHS staff giving program. …
Wearing a mask the new norm
Local health experts are calling on the community to wear face masks, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 across the region. Respiratory Specialist, Dr Andrew Bradbeer and WDHS Chief …