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23.01.2022 By popular demand here are some more pics from the recent photo shoot in residential aged care.

23.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. Find out more at: www.ruok.org.au

22.01.2022 Our Spring poppies are in full bloom- thanks to gardener Kel who creates a beautiful display each year. The poppies have inspired the creativity of the aged care residents this week with art and poetry SPRING POPPIES Poppy, Poppies, O, how tall. Gentle heads swaying in the breeze. You come out in spring... What a glorious thing. The dainty colors make my heart sing. Poppy, poppies in spring what a beautiful thing. Authors: Sheila Hall, Margaret Brandt, Peter Burke, Joyce Arnold, Sheila Snow See more

22.01.2022 This week is Nursing in the Community Week - a week to raise awareness on how nurses can support you to stay safe at home, and their impact on the well-being of individuals and those in local communities. Our District Nursing team support people at home by providing a broad range of services to people in Beechworth, Yackandandah and surrounding areas. People of all ages can be referred to the District Nursing Service -simply call BHS main reception on 5728 0200. #NursesWhereYouNeedTh

21.01.2022 Appointments to the boards of directors of Beechworth Health Service The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of Beechworth Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2021. Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants for board directorships must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their... applications. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for members of the Victorian public with relevant experience and qualifications to contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care delivery to the community. All applications will be considered however the board would particularly welcome applicants with expertise in the competency areas of Financial Management and Accounting; Registered Clinician; ICT Strategy and governance and Asset Management. Please refer to the Position Description for more details about the competencies needed. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards and committees broadly reflect the diversity of the Victorian community. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and intersex people. Applications close at 5.00 pm Monday 30 November 2020. For further information including how to apply, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/governance For all enquiries regarding the appointment process, please contact Melissa Wernert on telephone 03 5722 0960 or email [email protected]. For all enquiries regarding the board, please contact Beechworth Health Service on telephone 03 5728 0200.

19.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

17.01.2022 Stressed out? Feeling helpless? Help is here. HeadtoHelp supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that’s best for you. * If your mental health is suffering because of the current pandemic, call HeadtoHelp now. * Now is the time to reach out, even if you’ve never felt like this or asked for help before. * The sooner you talk about your mental health, the sooner you’ll get the help and support you need, to hel...p you move forward and feel stronger. * It couldn’t be easier. A trained professional will take your call, give you advice, and if you need it, connect you to a free HeadtoHelp hub or help you find the support that suits your needs. 1800 595 212 (free call) 8.30am 5pm Monday Friday This is not a crisis service - of you need immediate help or are at risk of harm to yourself or others call 000 https://headtohelp.org.au/ See more

16.01.2022 Our aged care residents have had a lot of fun this week with a photo shoot for an upcoming calendar! Here is a sneak peak...

15.01.2022 Have asthma or hay fever? This #AsthmaWeek is a great time to speak to your doctor or pharmacist and find out what you can do to help prepare yourself for grass pollen season. Remember, managing asthma and allergies matters. More info on the Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/thunderstormasthma

15.01.2022 To keep our community safe, you should get tested for COVID-19 if you have these symptoms, however mild: Fever- Chills or sweats - Cough / sore throat - Shortness of breath Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste You should seek testing from your General Practitioner (GP) Beechworth Surgery offers limited testing for people with symptoms who are:... Residents of Beechworth and surrounds and /or Patients of Beechworth Surgery Tests are by appointment only call 03 57281566 If you are unable to get tested at your GP, find your nearest testing site by calling the 24-hour coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398 or visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus The test is free for anyone with symptoms that meets the criteria for COVID-19 testing - bring at least one form of identification e.g. Medicare card, driver’s licence You must return home immediately after the test and remain in self-isolation until you receive a negative test result and until your symptoms have resolved If you need assistance while you are in self-isolation please call the Indigo Shire Council Pandemic Coordination team on 1300 365 003 who can connect you to local services See more

15.01.2022 This little bear was created and given to us by a member of the community - we think he/she is a great! What should we name this little mascot?

13.01.2022 By continuing to follow COVIDSafe principles we’re ensuring the hard work and sacrifice of Victorians isn’t going to waste. Testing is a critical help to driving numbers down so it’s extremely important that if people have symptoms, however mild, they get tested. Visit our website for localised information about getting tested for COVID-19. https://beechworthhealthservice.com.au//covid-19-testing-/

13.01.2022 DHHS have recently listed outbreaks in Chadstone, Kilmore and Shepparton - the Shepparton outbreak is classified as evolving. Outbreaks and high risk locations are listed on the DHHS website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks Contact tracing is underway and so further high risk locations may be added - please rely on the DHHS website for updates and advice. High-Risk Locations in Shepparton If you visited one of these sites during the exposure times, ...you are a close contact, you need to be tested and quarantine for 14 days, even if you don’t have any symptoms or only mild symptoms. DHHS ask also those also in your household quarantine with you. Please call the GV Health hotline on 1800 313 070 between 8am and 8pm for further instructions. Central Tyre Service, Welsford Street Shepparton on Wednesday 30 September to Tuesday 13 October 2020 Mooroopna Golf Club Members Bar Sunday 4 October from 11:00am to 2:00pm and Sunday 11 October 2020 from 11:00am to 2:00pm Bombshell Hairdressing, Fryers Street Shepparton on Wednesday 7 October 2020 from 9:30am Thai Orchid Restaurant, Nixon Street Shepparton on Wednesday 7 October 2020 from 7:00pm Shepparton Market Place Medical Centre Midland Highway Shepparton Thursday 8 October 2020 from 9:15am to 10:15am Locations of Concern You may be a casual contact if you visited any of the following locations. If you visited one of these locations during these times you should get tested and stay at home while you wait for your results. In addition, people should be vigilant for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested again at the first sign of any symptoms. Please call the GV Health hotline on 1800 313 070 between 8am and 8pm for further instructions. Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton Benalla Road Shepparton Wednesday 30 September 2020 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm McDonalds Shepparton North Numurkah Road Shepparton Saturday 3 October 2020 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm Lemon Tree Café Fryers Street Shepparton Wednesday 7 October to Monday 12 October 2020 Mooroopna Golf Club Pro Shop Sunday 11 October 2020 from 11:00am to 2:00pm Caltex Kalkallo Service Centre South Bound 1340 Hume Freeway Kalkallo 30 September 2020 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Testing is a critical help to driving numbers down so it’s extremely important that if people have symptoms, however mild, they get tested. Go home straight after your test and isolate while you wait for the results. Information regarding where to get tested is available on the DHHS website and also in the news section of our Beechworth Health Service website.

12.01.2022 Beechworth Health Service has a number of vacant positions for food & domestic services assistants. Visit our website for more information. https://beechworthhealthservice.com.au//category/vacancies/

07.01.2022 Today is a ‘Thank You Day’ for Victorians who have made so many sacrifices as part of the community effort to contain the spread of coronavirus. To mark Thank You Day BHS has put together a video to thank our staff, service partners, residents, patients and their loved ones and the wider community, featuring a soundtrack from local musician Liv Cartledge. We wish we could have captured a photo of everybody on staff at BHS and all of our service partners but there are just too many people to thank. Click here to watch the video We also want to take the opportunity on Thank You Day to remind everybody to get tested for COVID-19 if you have any symptoms, no matter how mild.

04.01.2022 New visitor guidelines at BHS Beechworth Health Service visiting guidelines are developed with consideration for current Dept Health & Human Services direction, the local COVID context and our available resources. From November 9, 2020: Patients/residents can have 1, pre-booked visit per day, between 10am - 3pm Up to 2 people from the same household can visit in the patient/resident room once per day, for up to 2 hours... Up to 10 people from the same household can visit outdoors once per day, for up to 2 hours Children under 16 can visit We are working to establish an indoor visiting space Visiting is subject to COVID Safe guidelines and may change without notice Current influenza vaccination is encouraged Pre-book your visit at least one day in advance call main reception on 03 5728 0200 Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5pm For full details and to download the visitor guidelines, visit the news section of our website https://beechworthhealthservice.com.au//visiting-guidelin/ See more

02.01.2022 Get your FREE business listing on the Mountains to Murray Local Produce Guide website. Register at: www.localproduceguide.com.au/register Are you a local food grower or producer in North East Victoria or the Albury region? Over 100 food growers and producers from North East Victoria and the Albury region are already included in the guide. Food consumption and food access practices are embedded in everyday life and social relationships. Supported by Beechworth Health Service and the North East Catchment Management Authority, the Mountains to Murray Local Produce Guide aims to support a vibrant regional food system where local people have access to fresh and healthy local food, profits stay in our local communities and community connections are nurtured.