Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | Medical centre

Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre

Locality: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6932 6800

Address: 1 Emblen St 2650 Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/riverina-private-hospital/services-and-clinics/drug-and-alcohol-centre/

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24.01.2022 With the stress COVID-19 has placed on everyone's lives, it’s now more important than ever to look after your overall health and wellbeing. Women’s Health Week 7-11 September is a great reminder to take time out to check in on your health and to keep making positive changes that can last a lifetime. It is a great time to schedule those health checks you may have missed over the last few months. Visit womenshealthweek.org.au to find out more and access a range of resources. #WomensHealthWeek

20.01.2022 Across Australia, an estimated 2.65 million Australians provide a staggering 42 million hours of unpaid care each week. National Carers Week, from October 11 to 17, is a time to recognise the enormous contribution made by the army of unpaid carers who provide care and support to a family member or friend with disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an issue with alcohol or other drugs, or who are frail aged. Importantly, National Carer’s We...ek also gives carers a voice to be recognised and supported in what is often a role that is not always a choice. We applaud the commitment, courage and selflessness, and the spirit of being for others of carers everywhere. You can read carer’s stories on the National Carers Week 2020 website at https://carersweek.com.au/your-stories/

19.01.2022 In good times and in bad, pastoral carers in Calvary’s hospitals, retirement communities and aged care services quietly go about their mission to care for patients’ and residents’ spiritual needs. It’s been especially challenging this year and never more important to find hope and meaning in daily life. The men and women in our pastoral care teams across the country are an important part of our holistic and interdisciplinary approach to care and during Pastoral Care Week (2...5-31 October) we celebrate their significant contribution. Glen Renton is an integral part of the care team at Calvary Ryde Retirement Community and shares a special connection with residents. It’s my job to make sure that their spiritual needs are met. I just want to make sure everyone’s okay, and they are enjoying life as they should. If I can make them smile for the day, I’ve done my job. You can read more about Glen’s story at https://bit.ly/2TkPcPg

18.01.2022 Congratulations to the Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre's Women's Wellness and Recovery Program team, who were awarded the annual Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network's Service Excellence for promoting Healthy Communities at the MPHN annual general meeting and dinner Saturday 12 October. The Program provides support for pregnant women and/or women with children under 5 years, who are experiencing alcohol and other drug disorders. The support is delivered within and fr...om the community, to give mothers and their children the best chance to stay together and maximise their health outcomes. The team is represented below L-R by Kylie Falciani, Program Coordinator and Robin Haberecht, General Manager, Calvary Riverina Hospital. For information about Calvary Drug and Alcohol Centre https://bit.ly/2VIZx7M For information about the award https://bit.ly/35MzG3E

16.01.2022 Imagine going to sleep with perfect eyesight, and waking up the next day blind. People might not associate diabetes with eye health, but as Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke explains, this disease has far reaching and serious consequences. The good news? Type 2 Diabetes is preventable if we are all up for the challenge.... https://www.canberratimes.com.au//no-more-sweet-talking-/ (Image with thanks to Matt Turner - SA Weekend)

16.01.2022 To celebrate Men’s Health Week (June 15- 21) we asked some of our male clients what is important to them. Mental health including anxiety and depression was ranked as the main concern with exercise seen as an important tool to manage a healthier lifestyle. I am happier when I’m physically fit, exercise is more enjoyable, my self-esteem is better and life is more fulfilling. Did you know that inactive men are 60% more likely to suffer from depression than those who are acti...ve? Find out more about ways to manage men’s health at menshealthweek.org.au #Menshealthweek

14.01.2022 Today is Global Handwashing Day and this year’s theme, Hand Hygiene for All highlights the importance of handwashing. The COVID-19 pandemic provides a stark reminder that one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of viruses is also one of the simplest: hand hygiene, especially handwashing with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. Don’t forget to wash your hands today with soap and water to stop the spread of viruses.... #GlobalHandWashingDay #HandHygieneforAll

13.01.2022 This week we celebrate #MulticulturalHealthWeek20 (7-11 September) and this year's theme is Health Literacy and the Safe Use of Medicines. During COVID-19 it is more important than ever to know the active ingredient that makes your medicine work. If you need to go to hospital make sure you take your medicines or a medicines list with you. Fact sheets are available in over 20 languages at multiculturalhealthweek.com

13.01.2022 1 in 5 Australians are effected by mental illness annually, yet many don't seek help due to the stigma. During the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritising your mental health and wellbeing is more important than ever. Today is World Mental Health Day and the message is simple: "Look after your Mental Health Australia." Visit lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au to make a mental health promise and to access useful information and resources.... #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia

13.01.2022 Today is International Allied Health Professional's Day and a chance to celebrate the wonderful contribution Calvary’s hard working allied health professionals make to the care and support of our patients, residents and clients. At Calvary we are fortunate to benefit from the skills and talents of hundreds of allied health professionals across our varied services. They go above and beyond to provide the best of care and make a difference in the lives of many. Thank you. From arts therapy and audiology to social work and speech pathology, the roles of allied health professionals is extremely diverse. You can find out more at https://ahpa.com.au/allied-health-professions/

11.01.2022 Today on the 11th day at the 11th hour we honour the memory of those who died or who were injured in wars and armed conflicts. On this day 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. More than 330,000 Australians served overseas during this time and more than 60,000 died. One of the first flowers to bloom on the devastated battlefields of Flanders was the Red Poppy. Its bright red colour symbolised the blood shed duri...ng the horrific conflict, but also the hope of new life. The presence of these resilient bright red blooms on broken ground lead to the poppy becoming the symbol of remembrance day. Lest we forget.

08.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day and we encourage you to trust the signs that someone may be struggling with life and ask them 'R U OK?'. A recent national survey conducted by R U OK? revealed that 63% of people are not confident they know the signs that someone may be struggling with life and 41% hadn't asked someone if they were OK, because they weren't sure they knew the signs. However, the good news is that 49% believe they'd be more confident starting a conversation if they knew the... signs. Our very own Dan Price (pictured left) is a national Ambassador for R U OK? and will be travelling Australia this week and in October to share the R U OK? message to help others, following his own R U OK? experience. To find out more about how to trust your gut and start a conversation that could change a life, visit www.ruok.org.au Pictured: Dan Price (left) Martin Bowles, National CEO and Heidi McCowan, National Manager, Workplace Health and Safety (right). #ruok

05.01.2022 In these uncertain times, community spirit and kindness can help us get through these challenging events. Pat Garcia, CEO of Catholic Health Australia writes about this community spirit in the Newscorp article,The strongest communities are formed in crises like the coronavirus, published by Newscorp. Catholic Health Australia https://bit.ly/2UnPQeK

03.01.2022 Has there ever been a more important time to ask, R U OK?, and to progress the conversation if it isn’t? Today is R U OK? Day and we are all being asked to learn what to say if someone in our life says they are not OK. This year’s theme ‘There’s more to say after R U OK?’ focusses on building our confidence and skills so to help us know how to navigate a conversation with someone in our life who might be struggling.... We don’t have to be experts, but by knowing what to say when someone says they're not OK we can show we care and genuinely help someone access appropriate support long before they’re in crisis. That conversation could change, or even save, their life. By asking, listening without judgement, encouraging action and checking in, you can help someone you care about through a tough time. Be part of the conversation - find out more at https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask R U OK?

01.01.2022 Our patients and staff are our top priority, and as such we have made some changes to visitor activity at our sites. We appreciate your support during this time as we continue to care for you and your loved ones, while slowing the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). For more information please visit https://bit.ly/39T0qRw