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3 months, 1 week ago

Unions claims nursing staff lose jobs at Bendigo Hospital as CEO flags restructure

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Staff at Bendigo Hospital have been told to prepare for job losses and redeployments as the regional Victorian health service undergoes a major restructure. A Victorian government spokesperson said they were working closely with health services to make sure they were directing expenditure to where it is needed "Bendigo Health has advised that the workforce changes they are proposing include …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Photographer's fight to improve mental health services in Victoria

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An image created by Christine, called Grounded Hopes. "A lot of people who have mental health conditions, we're marginalised in society," Christine says. Bendigo Health says Jenette and Christine's experiences do not reflect the usual standard of care provided by its mental health and wellbeing services. "It's just simply not good enough what people have to experience within the public …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

New endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics welcomed, but access for rural Victorian sufferers still a challenge

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From the age of 10 when she got her first period, Bendigo's Casey Crapper lived with a debilitating menstrual cycle and was eventually diagnosed with endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, fibroids and adenomyosis. Investing in better management of women's pain Federal funding for 20 specialist endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics in "priority populations" across Australia was announced by the Assistant Minister …

Health Community Women Pain Need Melbourne Victoria

1 year, 5 months ago

Doctor seeks change to allow internationally qualified nurses to work in Australia

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A regional Victorian doctor is calling for changes to make it easier for internationally qualified nurses to practise in Australia after a career break. Key points: An internationally-qualified nurse will have to return to the UK to retrain to work in Australia She has been told a short course is only available to Australian-trained nurses A regional Victorian doctor says …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Bendigo's Darcy McGauley-Bartlett named Victorian Young Australian of the Year

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A passion for Indigenous healthcare and a drive to overcome a tough upbringing are the motivations that inspire Victorian Young Australian of the Year for 2023. Key points: Victoria's Young Australian of the Year is Bendigo's Darcy McGauley-Bartlett He's been recognised for his work as an advocate for better prison health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people The …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Health sector 'completely congested' as emergency wait times blow out

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Regional hospital emergency departments are under intense strain and health officials are urging people to reserve calls to triple-0 or visits to hospitals for emergencies. Key points: Emergency departments are reporting understaffing and an overreliance on triple-0 as key factors driving high emergency department demands The Rural Doctors Association of Victoria wants more funding to fill the healthcare gap in …

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2 years, 9 months ago

A fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose is on the horizon, but Victoria's booster rate remains stubbornly low

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Experts have raised concerns about the "disappointing" rate at which Victorians are getting their booster COVID-19 vaccine doses, as the possibility of a fourth dose is considered. Key points: Only 64 per cent of adult Victorians have received their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Epidemiologist Nancy Baxter says a fourth dose is "almost certainly" going to be approved Public …

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2 years, 10 months ago

GP shortage could be eased if it was mandatory for senior doctors to supervise juniors, health clinic says

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It should be mandatory for senior doctors to supervise junior general practitioners and overseas graduates to address the shortage of GPs in regional Australia, a rural health clinic says. Key points: Mandatory supervision would mean general practitioners would have to train interns and international graduates It is an idea put forward by a regional Victorian health clinic, which wants to …

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3 years ago

Bendigo Health says it's ready for surge but calls for people to play nice in COVID testing queues

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Bendigo Health says it has the capacity to scale up its service but wants the public and governments to help address the pressure on local health authorities. Key points: Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit has seen a four per cent rise in COVID-19 cases since Christmas Bendigo Health says parents can start booking their 5 to 11-year-old children for a …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Cohuna Bendigo Bank employees left ‘shaken’ by Department of Health officials

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Two regional Bendigo Bank workers say they were left feeling distressed and intimidated after a pair of health officials investigated their agency for potential lockdown breaches. Key points: Two authorised Department of Health officials entered Cohuna's Bendigo Bank agency on Thursday, August 26 Staff said they felt intimidated and distressed by the personal questioning of the health officials The Department …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Bendigo multicultural services say they are leading the way in vaccinating CALD communities

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Multicultural services in Bendigo say they are leading the way in vaccinating multicultural communities, thanks to a new clinic every Saturday. Key points: Between 70 and 160 people have been vaccinated at Bendigo's Multicultural Vaccination Clinic over 4 weeks Services have used translated videos on Facebook to inform communities Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Service says providing vaccines in a safe space, …

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3 years, 7 months ago

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites includes Docklands Stadium, MCG, Chapel St bars and Bendigo hair salon

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The list of COVID-19 exposure sites across Victoria has been updated to include the North Melbourne-Essendon game at Docklands Stadium and the Collingwood-Port Adelaide match at the MCG on Sunday afternoon. This story was last updated at 9:30pm on May 26. South Yarra and Prahran venues that were attended by positive cases on Saturday night and early Sunday morning included …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Melbourne COVID-19 exposure sites now include cafes in Coburg and Fitzroy North and a hair salon in Bendigo

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As Victoria grapples with a coronavirus outbreak, the number of exposure sites is growing, and now includes Tier 1 sites at Coburg, Fitzroy North and Port Melbourne. The health department revealed late Tuesday night that a positive case attended Sunday's AFL game between Collingwood and Port Adelaide, but the MCG has not yet been added to the list of exposure …

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3 years, 8 months ago

North Victorian hospitals, government 'categorically deny' merger claims

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The State Government has accused Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh of "scaremongering" for suggesting that it is encouraging regional hospitals to amalgamate. Mr Walsh said the State Government was planning to merge health services in regional areas under plans outlined in the Statewide design, service and infrastructure plan for Victoria’s health system 2017-2037, released in 2017. The plan suggests moving …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Royal Children's Hospital heart specialists start making regular visits to sick country children

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For the past three years nine-year-old Angus Wood has been on a waiting list to see a cardiac specialist at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. Key points: The Royal Children's Hospital is running a regular satellite cardiac clinic at the Bendigo Hospital The first clinic saw 14 country children moved off years-long wait lists Nine-year-old Angus from Eppalock has …

Children Hospital Melbourne

3 years, 9 months ago

Maternity services to return to Castlemaine after review prompts overhaul of care model

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Pregnancy and childbirth services will soon return to Castlemaine Health having been shut down almost a year ago. Key points: Antenatal services will return from March 22 and birthing to return from May 3 Maternity unit review found re-opening it early could put mothers at an unacceptable risk Advocacy group concerned about closures of rural and regional birthing services across …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Local knowledge vital to contact tracing success in fight against coronavirus

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When coronavirus hit the rural community of Colac in south-west Victoria it took everybody by surprise, including authorities who were reportedly slow to respond and contain it. Key points: A testing blitz is underway in regional Victoria after a concerning number of 'mystery cases' have been reported Local contact tracing teams have been set up in Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Review findings extend closure of maternity services in Castlemaine

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Castlemaine Health has confirmed its maternity service will remain suspended while a new model of care is put in place. Key points: It's unclear how long birthing services will remain suspended for, or the catalyst for the review The review acknowledges strong commitment from staff, and high community engagement The State Government will pay for a $180,000 electronic foetal monitoring …

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4 years, 7 months ago

Mildura cancer centre that would save residents six-hour drive delayed by six months

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The opening date of a new radiation oncology centre in north-west Victoria, that was meant to be up and running by October, has been pushed back by more than six months due to the impact of COVID-19. Key points: Mildura radiation oncology centre delayed from October to mid-2021 Currently patients in the region need to travel more than four hours …

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