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Barwon Health

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 4215 0000

Address: 272-322 Ryrie Street 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.barwonhealth.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Having good control of your #asthma or #hayfever can help reduce your risk of thunderstorm asthma. If you have asthma or hay fever make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist about what you can do to help protect yourself this grass pollen season. Find out more on the Better Health Channel. www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/thunderstormasthma

23.01.2022 Barwon Health would like to congratulate all finalists in the 2020 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. The awards recognise organisations and individuals that have achieved business excellence in the Geelong region. To tune into the free virtual event online tomorrow night from 7pm, register here: https://bit.ly/30WBUfW. You can also watch the event via Facebook live: https://bit.ly/2SIP8s6 or on C31 Melbourne and Geelong.

23.01.2022 Did you know that performing CPR and using an AED lifts the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest by 68%? October is now dubbed 'Shocktober', as Ambulance Victoria encourages all Victorians to learn CPR and locate their nearest AED. To find your nearest AED search 'find an aed' or visit registermyaed.ambulance.vic.gov.au/find-an-aed.... To learn CPR and how to use an AED, head to ambulance.vic.gov.au. #shocktober #easyasAED

23.01.2022 Are you passionate about child health with an interest in research? Apply today to become a part of our multidisciplinary team in child health research as a part-time research assistant: https://bit.ly/3neTOTG

23.01.2022 Due to a technical issue, you may experience longer wait times when phoning Barwon Health’s COVID-19 testing clinics today. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue. For more information on where to get tested in our region visit https://bit.ly/2C4s5TK or phone the 24-hour coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398.... #COVID19 #Coronavirus

22.01.2022 Are you looking for your next challenge? We're searching for a nurse or allied health professional to lead the Respiratory Protection Program at Barwon Health. Join the COVID-19 response team and be part of a rewarding program working to help reduce the risk of exposure to respiratory hazards for healthcare workers. Applications for this short-term role close 2 November. Apply here: https://bit.ly/2J5GpyA

20.01.2022 Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Visitors Area has been fortunate enough to have a recent refurbishment thanks to a grant from the Barwon Health Foundation. The ICU visitors space is a very important area for our patient's loved ones and we wanted to give it a less clinical and more inviting atmosphere. An Aboriginal art piece by a local Aboriginal artist Ammie Howell was commissioned and we are thrilled to receive this piece, titled Colours of Country during NAIDOC week.... The team in ICU also ran a staff photo competition and these photos were generously printed by Print Design Australia with Dulux Australia donating paint for a freshen up. #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

20.01.2022 Thanks to all the Grade 1 pupils at St Patricks Primary School who sent some written words of encouragement to Barwon Health workers. We love helping keep you healthy and safe!

19.01.2022 It’s #OTweek so please join us in celebrating the many ways occupational therapists make a difference in healthcare! OTs work with individuals, groups and communities to achieve optimal health and wellbeing through participation in everyday life, the things that make us who we are, the things that create a meaningful life and engage with wider society and culture. Here are some of the ways that OTs work across Barwon Health: - Bed-based inpatient services - OTs work collabora...tively with clients to help them partake in meaningful activities of daily living, and participate in discharge planning to ensure a safe discharge for all clients. - Community services OTs support clients living in the community with complex issues to achieve their goals to maximise their independence. This may be due to a traumatic injury, a chronic condition, or complex medical issues. - Hand therapy OTs in hand therapy work with clients who have injuries or conditions to their upper limbs, to promote healing and increase functional use of their hands. - Mental health OTs assess function, cognition, and sensory preferences, providing strategies for anxiety management, participation in meaningful activities, development of emotional skills, crisis and safety planning, and re-engagement with the community. - Paediatrics- The new service at Barwon Health North includes supporting children from birth right up to primary school attendance with complex developmental delays and behaviour concerns. See more

19.01.2022 This evening the Geelong business community is gathering to celebrate excellence at a virtual online event. Whilst the awards are different this year because of COVID-19 we ask that you take this opportunity to view this showcase and engage with the success stories in our community.

19.01.2022 Do you have asthma? Taking your asthma preventer properly and regularly is key to preventing asthma, including #ThunderstormAsthma. Speak to your doctor today about what you can do to help prepare yourself for pollen season. Watch this short animation to find out more: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//vi/thunderstormasthma

18.01.2022 We're seeking nurse practitioners to join our team and provide leadership and clinical expertise within a state-of-the-art Urgent Care Centre in Geelong. Apply today: https://barwon.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx

18.01.2022 The Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Geelong is extremely busy. The most seriously injured and sick people are always seen first. People with less urgent conditions may face long wait times to see a doctor. For minor illnesses and injuries, please consider attending the Urgent Care Centre at Barwon Health North (7 Days, 2pm - 10pm). If your condition is not an emergency, please consider visiting a GP or using a home doctor service. If you or a family member are seriously ill, call 000. Check the ED wait time here: http://bit.ly/2mdxW0Q

17.01.2022 JOB ALERT // Critical Care Registered Nurse (ICU) Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/2FwWcVK "After completing the ICU post graduate course in 2017, I became a Clinical Nurse Specialist in ICU where I am currently employed. The environment in ICU brings a variety of critically unwell patients with a complex diagnosis - no two days are the same. Whilst challenging at times, I enjoy the acuity, critical thinking and complexity of the caring for intensive care patients and va...lue the continual support from a fantastic team of nurses who work closely together in a diverse clinical environment. We are further supported by the clinical support nursing team and educators, who facilitate ongoing education and professional development opportunities at the bedside, through simulation, tutorials, workshops and in services. Teigan, ICU Clinical Nurse Specialist See more

16.01.2022 We would like to remind the community and local businesses that restrictions remain in place regarding flower and food deliveries to University Hospital Geelong and the McKellar Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre. We will keep you informed on any changes to these restrictions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep the community safe.... #COVID19 #Coronavirus

16.01.2022 This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take the time to book a breast screen if you’re due for your regular check. For screening locations, visit: https://www.breastscreen.org.au/locations/. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

16.01.2022 Today we celebrate Allied Health Professionals(AHP) Day. AHPs Day is a day for allied health professionals to shine to celebrate (and be celebrated) and share how they work, care, connect and inspire. Allied health professionals play a vital role at the health care frontline across Barwon Health. Today at 2.30pm, allied health professionals can join a state-wide celebration in a webinar facilitated by Victorian Chief Allied Health Officer Donna Markham and hosted by Safer ...Care Victoria. Register to receive details on how to join the webinar: https://bit.ly/2Is5JPf #proudtobeAHP #strongertogether

15.01.2022 The 2020 Humans in Geelong Expo can now be viewed online via their website or YouTube channel. The online expo showcases a brilliant and diverse celebration of our region and important messages about mental health and living well. Below is a video from the expo filmed with Ian Binding for Barwon Health’s Room 64 podcast. Ian’s message is simple, say yes - if you’re given an opportunity, take it and say yes because it might not come around ever again. For more information:... Humans in Geelong Online Expo 2020 playlist: www.youtube.com/watch www.humansingeelong.com/humans-in-geelong-online-expo-2020/ #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMatters #humansingeelong

14.01.2022 Virtual Run4Geelong is on today! Join the Barwon Health Foundation online for a full day of festivities! Entries are still open! So jump online and complete your entry now! You can also choose which area 100% of your entry fee will support. Sign up today at www.run4geelong.com.au... #Run4Geelong #BarwonHealthFoundation

13.01.2022 Meet the team from Child and Family Health Services at Barwon Health North in Norlane. The Child and Family Health Services team provides developmental assessment, support and therapy for pre-school children living in postcodes 3212, 3213, 3214 and 3215. The team consists of paediatricians, psychiatrists, audiologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians and social workers. Committed to a family-centred approach, the te...am works in partnership with families to meet their needs and collaborate with other providers and agencies in the area. To find out more about the service visit https://bit.ly/34Xr9LA or phone 4215 8000 and speak with one of our friendly staff. #BarwonHealthNorth

13.01.2022 Today at Barwon Health's Annual Meeting we officially launched our five-year Strategic Plan. The plan outlines the strategic priorities for Barwon Health as we work towards our bold vision that by 2050, everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria. To read the Strategic Plan and the 2019/2020 Annual Report, also released today, visit: https://bit.ly/3nufjkg

12.01.2022 Our People of the Pandemic: Laura Baker Brooks - COVID-19 Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Barwon Health North Laura was redeployed from the Central Resource Unit at the beginning of the pandemic to be part of the COVID-19 response at Barwon Health North (BHN). Laura has led and been involved in many process changes enabling the team to provide an exceptional service at BHN. She has demonstrated all the Barwon Health values, even with challenging days testing over 850 people in ...terrible weather conditions. Laura was recently appointed as the COVID-19 Associate Nurse Unit Manager at Barwon Health North and she is grateful for the leadership opportunity so early in her nursing career. As a nurse, you’re always learning and growing, but I’ve never had to be so adaptable in my entire career as I have been at the COVID-19 clinic. Procedures are always changing to meet new guidelines and it certainly keeps you on your toes! Working outside in the COVID-19 drive through testing facility throughout winter has definitely had its challenges. On our biggest day we tested over 850 people, which also happened to be our worst weather day. Working in the rain, hail and wind was definitely a little different from the hospital ward work I am used to. Beyond the challenges, working with an incredibly talented and quick thinking team at Barwon Health North has made it easy to maintain resilience. I genuinely enjoy coming to work every day and it’s easy to stay motivated when you look forward to seeing what each day has in store for you. #peopleofthepandemic #covid19

12.01.2022 Our People of the Pandemic: Hand Therapy team. In the midst of #OccupationalTherapyWeek and #TelehealthAwarenessMonth, the Hand Therapy team have shown how they continue to work with clients who have injuries or conditions to their upper limbs, despite the challenges of the pandemic. When many face-to-face services were cancelled back at the start of the pandemic, within 24 hours the Hand Therapy team moved their service to nearly 75 per cent telehealth. From day one, they ...have remained committed to ensuring their service still continued to provide clinically-driven high quality care. They were innovative in various ways, engaging other disciplines from their regular clinics to assist with their day-to-day appointments and even setting up telehealth for busy clinics. This involved setting up videoconferencing in outpatient clinic rooms where patients could talk to the therapist working from home, then hand therapists or allied health assistants in the clinics would make splints. The team demonstrated compassion for their patients by advocating for those that required face-to-face appointments rather than telehealth. By maintaining and adapting their service, they exceeded expectations for outpatient service delivery where it might be considered reasonable for the service to be reduced or suspended. #peopleofthepandemic #covid19

11.01.2022 #TheHeartofBarwonHealth Olivia Darby, Andrew Love Cancer Centre clinical nurse consultant I’ve been at Barwon Health for five years in this role. I was working in Darwin before, but I’m actually fourth generation at Barwon Health - my aunt, grandfather and great-grandfather were all medical here. I think knowing it was an intrinsic part of our family led me towards nursing. The cancer nurse assessment clinic opened in May last year with the Andrew Love Cancer Centre redeve...lopment and we aim to keep patients at home and out of the Emergency Department with symptom advice, education and support for families and carers, related to anti-cancer treatment. I feel like you make a difference to people’s experience and you can empower patients through education to feel they’re in control of managing what they can control. That’s the goal. We’re also keeping people from unnecessarily waiting for GPs and lessening the stress of a very stressful experience. From immunotherapy chemotherapy, and oral treatments, the side effects are very different and people want to do everything they can to have the best recovery. People come in for a lot of different things so we’re providing the support and care they need. It’s easy to worry whether you’ve done enough, whether you’ve supported people enough, and with COVID we’ve had a lot of challenges around bringing people in and having to adapt to doing a lot of it by phone. Clear communication and follow-up is really important and we know we need to be accessible. It’s such a fantastic team to work in and we all contribute to giving patients positive experiences. See more

11.01.2022 Brian Cook, CEO of the Geelong Cats and our very own Barwon Health Board Chair was last night awarded 2020 Business Leader of the Year at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards. Brian’s community involvement extends beyond Barwon Health to Deakin University, Wombat’s Wish, Male Champions of Change and he also mentors six people around his busy schedule. This is a well-deserved accolade and Barwon Health has certainly benefited from his leadership as Board Chair. Congratulations and GO CATS! #GBEA2020

10.01.2022 Geelong Cats supporters at Barwon Health are gearing up for the grand final this weekend, dressing up and spreading cheer to patients and colleagues. However you celebrate the game on Saturday night, remember to stay COVID-safe. Stay 1.5m apart from people outside your household, wash your hands regularly and avoid sharing food or utensils. May the best team win, and may that team be THE CATS!... #geelongcats #aflgrandfinal

09.01.2022 Run4Geelong - 10% Off Flash Sale* Sign up today and receive 10% off each registration by entering the code 'FLASH10'. Run 4 Geelong is more than just a fun run. Your registration will be donated to an area of your choice within Barwon Health. Sign up here www.run4geelong.com.au *Offer expires at 11.59pm Thursday 15 October 2020

09.01.2022 The Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-op present a very intimate and COVID safe Live at home show with Colac's very own Angus Duo for your NAIDOC viewing. #naidocweek #alwayswasalwayswillbe

09.01.2022 Did you know thunderstorm asthma can be triggered in people who don't normally suffer from asthma? If you suffer from hay fever, you may also be susceptible. Thunderstorm asthma is thought to be triggered by a unique combination of high amounts of grass pollen in the air (October - December) and a certain type of thunderstorm. For people who have asthma or hay fever this can trigger severe asthma symptoms. To help you prepare for a potential thunderstorm asthma event, you can... receive thunderstorm asthma forecast alerts by downloading the Vic Emergency app to your mobile device, create your watch zone and enable alerts. You can also check the epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast here: https://bit.ly/2SjRj5j On days when thunderstorm asthma conditions are forecast, avoid being outside during a thunderstorm and in particular during the wind gusts that come before the storm. Go inside and close your doors and windows, and if you have your air conditioner on, turn it to recirculate. For further information and tips to stay safe during an epidemic thunderstorm asthma event, click here: https://bit.ly/3niuegL For the four steps of asthma first aid, click here: https://bit.ly/2hLroAG

08.01.2022 Will you be out and about tomorrow participating in Run 4 Geelong? There's still time to join your local community and support your local health service by entering virtual Run4Geelong 2020. Entries are open at www.run4geelong.com.au... Race Pack collection details below. #Run4Geelong #BarwonHealthFoundation

08.01.2022 In times like these, it’s ok to be a little bit uncertain, stressed, anxious or sad. What if the feelings get too much or go on for a while? The sooner you HeadtoHelp, the more positive you’ll feel. HeadtoHelp at Barwon Health North is available for people of all ages and there is no cost to access the service. Call or visit the clinic between 8.30am 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Visit https://headtohelp.org.au/ to find out more.

07.01.2022 Our People of the Pandemic: Camille Feery, COVID-19 coordination team Camille joined the COVID-19 team as a support to the COVID-19 coordinator. She joined without knowing what the role actually was but learnt that you just have to run with whatever is happening and change direction quickly in the midst of a pandemic. Camille has taken on any challenge thrown at her. The testing sites, in reach, hotel monitoring, Staff Care and contact tracing teams have all benefited from... Camille’s leadership, often seven days a week during the peak. Teams have looked up to her, asked for advice and developed good working relationships with Camille throughout the pandemic. As a back-up for the COVID-19 coordinator, Camille has been an incredible support and hasn’t hesitated to jump in and test poultry processing plant employees at 3pm on a Friday! Camille said it has been really motivating working on the COVID-19 response, despite the relentless nature of the pandemic. It has been inspiring knowing that the work we are doing is having an impact that is measureable and has a direct impact on the way we live our lives in our region. I have enjoyed meeting lots of new people that I haven’t worked with before. The team working on the COVID-19 response are nothing short of amazing - no task has ever been too big. We have all worked really hard to keep COVID under control in our region. #peopleofthepandemic #COVID19

07.01.2022 The latest episode of Room 64 - A Palliative Care podcast looks at the approach our staff take to working with palliative care patients, going beyond their disease and symptoms to help them find what matters most. Listen to Dr Ian Grant's interview at www.barwonhealth.org.au/podcasts

06.01.2022 Our staff are feeling very loved, thanks to the grade 3/4 pupils at Ashby Primary School! These "thank you" cards are now hanging up on display at University Hospital Geelong.

06.01.2022 At our Annual Meeting today, Board Chair Brian Cook announced three special winners as part of our Barwon Best Care quality improvement awards. Congratulations to the following winners: - People's Choice Award: Ultrasound Services and the Maternity Assessment Unit: the road to certification, a collaboration between ultrasound and maternity services. - Board Choice Award: HealthLinks Chronic Heart Failure Project. - Consumer Representation Award: WISE (Written Information Si...mply Explained) consumer representatives. #staffrecognition #improvingpatientoutcomes

05.01.2022 for Run4Geelong 2020! There's just three weeks to go until Barwon Health Foundation's annual fundraising event! Are you ready to walk, run or roll? 10km, 6km, 1km or set your own challenge! (Maybe 5km a day for the month of November?)... - All entrants receive a free 2020 tee! - Set My Challenge - what is your goal or challenge? - Register as a team! Get your friends, family and colleagues involved. - When entering, select where 100% of your entry fee will support. - 100% of your entry fee is supporting your local health service. Sign up today: www.run4geelong.com.au #run4geelong #barwonhealthfoundation

05.01.2022 After a challenging year, we are thanking our workers with end-of-year staff appreciation lunches across our sites this week and next, courtesy of the Flying Woks. Thanks to all of our staff for your hard work, patience, diligence and compassion throughout 2020.

05.01.2022 October is #TelehealthAwarenessMonth and the perfect time to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of our community in embracing this virtual model of care. Social distancing has led to an incredible rise in the number of telehealth appointments at Barwon Health, with more than 7350 sessions since July as patients use video chat for clinical advice, physiotherapy, and check-ups without having to leave home. Read more about our telehealth program here: https://www.barwonhealth.org.au//telehealth-awareness-month

03.01.2022 Attention staff // Do you have a quality improvement project that deserves recognition? Nominations for the Barwon Best Care Awards, encompassing the Work Health and Safety, Clinical Education and Training and Living our Values Awards, close Monday 26 October. Visit One Point for more information. #qualitycare

03.01.2022 10 , ! The Barwon Health Foundation is proud to be partnering with Truffleduck to sell plum puddings. 100 per cent of the purchase price of each pudding will fund additional comfort and care for Barwon Health patients.... Pre-order now for collection from the 19th November: https://bit.ly/37fsKz7 Three sizes are available: Small (serves 2-3) $22 Medium (serves 4-6) $40 Large (serves 6-8) $60 They are a great gift for staff and clients. Corporate orders of 10 or more receive free delivery. Order 20 or more and receive a 10% discount or order 50 or more for free corporate branding and a message on each of the special accompanying Christmas cards. For more information phone 4215 8900 or email [email protected] #BarwonHealthFoundation #Truffleduck

02.01.2022 #TheHeartofBarwonHealth Geraldine McMeel, Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) acting co-ordinator - "I have been with Barwon Health for 14 years, sharing my time at HARP and the Surf Coast Primary Care teams. This year, I've been back at HARP as co-ordinator, while maintaining some connection with my role at Surf Coast. I'm so grateful for the compassion, innovation and commitment shown by these teams. My HARP colleagues are a dynamic and highly-skilled bunch who focus on ...advocacy and support for clients navigating their health and wellbeing needs. Even through some tough times during COVID-19 restrictions, HARP has managed to keep the service running and remain focused on offering client-centred care, even while mostly working remotely. Staff working in the Surf Coast Primary Care and Administration teams have also really demonstrated their commitment to quality care this year, particularly with the local and neighbouring communities of Torquay and Anglesea. They've been providing their usual service while also supporting the COVID monitoring team. I've had a chance to join them and it's been great to see the team's ability to rise to the challenge and roll with the changes. Their commitment has been brilliant and the collaboration with the contact tracing team has been a huge part of Barwon Health's response to the pandemic." See more