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Goulburn Valley Health

Locality: Shepparton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5832 2322

Address: Graham St 3630 Shepparton, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Our Christmas Tree at Parkvilla in Tatura is up and looking fantastic after some great decorating efforts from both residents and staff #intouchwithourcommunity

24.01.2022 The State Government are urging parents and caregivers to keep young children at home if they are sick amid a rise in outbreaks of viral gastroenteritis in interstate and Victorian childcare centres. Please click here for more information: https://bit.ly/366WdKL #intouchwithourcommunity

24.01.2022 Today, GV Health staff marked R U OK Day 2020. The message this year is 'There's more to say after RUOK?'. 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. Visit www.ruok.org.au for tips and ideas on how you can check in on someone today, tomorrow and into the future. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support call Lifeline 13 11 14 #intouchwithourcommunity

22.01.2022 Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2020 This week is National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week for 2020 with celebrations to be held from 8 ...November through to 15 November. Due to COVID-19, this year’s celebratory week was delayed from the usual time each July. While the usual number of events around Shepparton and the surrounding region is exceptionally limited this year, GV Health will honour the week with a flag raising ceremony, there will be posters and balloons on display around the health service and this week’s Shepparton News feature, ‘In Touch with Our Community’ will highlight the week and the services provided to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at GV Health through the great work of our Aboriginal Liaison Officers. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. The theme recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. However, we should all be mindful of the need to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people each and every day. Pictured below is the 2020 National NAIDOC Poster from the National NAIDOC Committee.

22.01.2022 Cancer experts are concerned Victorians are not seeing their GPs for important health checks during the COVID-19 pandemic and have recently launched a campaign aimed at alleviating the fears and barriers that underlie this. Please click here: https://bit.ly/3ngKfEn to watch a short video with some important health advice from the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre - VCCC #cancercareneverstops #intouchwithourcommunity

21.01.2022 While mental health is in the spotlight during October, Mental Health Week is celebrated on October 10-17. The Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service has come up with new and creative ways to raise awareness this year due to restrictions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here: https://bit.ly/33myDIm to read more or pick up a copy of today’s Shepparton News #intouchwithourcommunity

21.01.2022 Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues. While it has been slightly trickier to see people's moustaches this Movember due to regulatory mask-wearing in Victoria, the annual fundraiser continues to raise awareness around men's health. Click here: https://bit.ly/2V5Xw6d to read about the specialised staff at GV Health who work to improve men's health issues, including mental health and suicide prevention, as well as prostate and testicular cancer or pick up a copy of today's Shepparton News #intouchwithourcommunity

20.01.2022 There is currently an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications specialist to provide strategic leadership in developing and leading GV Health’s communication strategy outcomes as the Media and Communications Manager. The Media and Communications Manager will provide strategic and high-level advice and actions ensuring relevant, accessible and timely information which encourages community engagement for GV Health services, programs and projects. If you have lead...ership experience, experience working at a senior level as a public relations professional and strong writing, editing and proof reading skills then click here to apply today: https://bit.ly/3gXfUrS #intouchwithourcommunity : WIN News Shepparton

20.01.2022 Royal Australian Navy Submariner Petty Officer Marine Technician Gareth James is an instructor at HMAS Cerberus, and as a trained Ship’s Medical Emergency Team member he immediately volunteered for ‘Operation COVID-19 ASSIST’. Petty Officer James is currently assisting with COVID-19 testing at our Acute Respiratory Clinic. Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/2FcHHWF #intouchwithourcommunity

19.01.2022 Today marks the middle of Women’s Health Week 2020 and 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 well-being. This week is an annual reminder to take time out to check in on your health and to keep making positive changes that can last a lifetime. GV Health’s Divisional Clinical Director of Women and Children’s Health, Kim Read is urging women in our community to make a conscious effort to e...nsure their own health is not forgotten amidst the pandemic. Research shows that women tend to put the health of their families and loved ones above their own," Ms Read says. "All women need to prioritise their health and well-being right now so that when we come out the other side of COVID-19 we aren’t faced with a women’s health crisis too." Please visit www.womenshealthweek.com.au for more information on Women’s Health Week 2020 or www.gvhealth.org.au/services/women-and-children to learn more about GV Health’s Women’s Health Precinct, which provides access to an extensive range of obstetric, gynaecology, maternity, antenatal and midwifery services for women and includes a Maternal and Foetal Assessment (MAFA) unit, family planning and colposcopy services #intouchwithourcommunity

19.01.2022 GV Health has seen more than a 50% drop in the number of people getting tested for COVID-19 in our community during recent weeks. While this may be due to the great work we have all been doing lately to stay home, wear a mask and wash our hands regularly, we’re concerned that it might be for other reasons. You’ve heard it all before: COVID-19 symptoms are fever, dry cough, tiredness etc. But did you know that less common symptoms can be diarrhoea, conjunctivitis and discolour...ation of the fingers/toes? If you feel unwell, in any way, please visit GV Health and get tested at GV Health's Acute Respiratory Clinic (ARC) at Graham Street, Shepparton. The ARC is open seven days per week, 10:00am - 5:30pm. #intouchwithourcommunity

17.01.2022 GV Health’s Julyan Howard has stepped into the role of Operations Lead for the Hume Contact Tracing Team. As part of a webinar hosted by Committee for Greater Shepparton last week, Mr Howard spoke to local businesses about how contact tracing worked, processes businesses could put in place to mitigate risk and the importance of having a COVID-19 plan in place. Click here: https://bit.ly/35WtQ2f to read more #intouchwithourcommunity

17.01.2022 Without GV Health’s Environmental Services Team, the healthcare service would not be able to run. Quietly working behind the scenes, the personal services assistants, cleaners and kitchen staff have stepped up during COVID-19 and taken on a number of further responsibilities in addition to business-as-usual tasks since the outbreak. Click here: https://bit.ly/3cvXaOb or pick up a copy of today’s Shepparton News to read more #intouchwithourcommunity

16.01.2022 GV Health’s Divisional Operations Director, Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Services Pam Ewart speaks with journalist John Lewis about the importance of R U OK Day in today’s Shepparton News, highlighting that the very simple question of ‘are you OK?’ can be life saving for some people and how today plays a vital role in getting the difficult conversation started. Click here: https://bit.ly/3bHDM0c to read more or pick up a copy of today’s paper and flick to page 5 #intouchwithourcommunity If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

16.01.2022 Looking for information about what services and funding is available for people over 65 locally? GV Health’s Home Care Package Provider Community Interlink can help. To celebrate 'Victorian Seniors Festival 2020' Community Interlink will be hosting a series of FREE virtual information sessions for people in our region. More information is available below #intouchwithourcommunity

15.01.2022 We are incredibly grateful to Graham Hill Eyecare for this thoughtful donation. GV Health has received $2000 worth of anti-fog products for staff who wear glasses. The product prevents glasses fogging up while wearing masks. Read more about the generous donation here: https://www.sheppnews.com.au//healthcare-providers-unite-a

15.01.2022 Held every year in July, this year's NAIDOC Week was postponed to November 815 due to COVID-19. With restrictions on holding events only now starting to ease, GV Health marked the occasion with a special flag raising ceremony at the beginning of the week. Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3lrWKvW or pick up a copy of today’s Shepparton News #intouchwithourcommunity

15.01.2022 Congratulations to the inaugural cohort of GV Health RUSoN (Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing) participants for successfully completing the program and attaining Graduate Registered Nurse positions with the health service for 2021. The RUSoNs have worked at GV Health providing patient care while completing their Bachelor of Nursing degrees through La Trobe University. Pictured left-right: Isabella Fazio-Miles, Jessie Newman, GV Health Graduate Nurse Co-ordinator Tracy Urbanavicius, Laura Verbeek, Sue Barnes, Lillian Nyangela, GV Health Transition to Practice Coordinator Lyn Brett, Rory Ballis and Paul Delai. #intouchwithourcommunity

14.01.2022 THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA WARNING FORECAST FOR TOMORROW - WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2020 A HIGH risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma conditions has been forecast in the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and South West weather districts for tomorrow - Wednesday 11 November 2020 - due to the combination of grass pollen and severe thunderstorms. There is also MODERATE risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma conditions TODAY in adjoining weather districts for the Mallee and Wimmera.... If people have asthma or hayfever, the advice is to go inside, close doors and windows and avoid wind gusts before and during the storm. Reliever medication should be carried at all times today and tomorrow. It is important that all staff remain aware of current weather conditions by monitoring the Bureau of Meteorology forecast and updates and www.emergency.vic.gov.au. To subscribe to receive health alerts and other emergency advice go to: www.health.vic.gov.au/subscribe. #intouchwithourcommunity

14.01.2022 Shepparton's Sarah Emily Mould was known by many as a caring and loving young mother with a bright smile and a heart of gold. The budding paediatric nurse and GV Health staff member unexpectedly died on August 31 at just 30 years of age, leaving behind her fiance Adam Kennewell and two-year-old son Spencer. Click here: https://bit.ly/3mlOJcO to read more in today’s Shepparton News

12.01.2022 The buzz of clippers will be in the air next Monday as Lifestyle Shepparton homeowners shave their heads, beards and moustaches. The annual shave day supports GV Health's Peter Copulos Cancer and Wellness Centre and has raised almost $30,000 since it began in 2014. To read more click here: https://bit.ly/3pPLTyx and if you would like to make a donation please contact Gavan Pritchett on 0417 719 386 #intouchwithourcommunity

12.01.2022 After marking his 100th cancer treatment this week at the Peter Copulos Cancer & Wellness Centre, Arnold Smits has encouraged people to take part in bowel cancer screening.

11.01.2022 Earlier today GV Health welcomed the Hon James Merlino, Deputy Premier, Minister for Mental Health & Minister for Education (pictured middle) to formally celebr...ate the commencement of the Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) Program. The HOPE Program provides a tailored, holistic mental health service for people post a suicide attempt with the aim of supporting the person to identify ways that reduce the risk of suicide and/or repeated intentional self-harm. The HOPE Program provides both clinical and social support to people and their personal support networks including family, friends and other carers. GV Health has recently commenced the HOPE Program which is a welcome addition to our community and bed based mental health services. Also pictured below are members of our HOPE Program Team and senior leaders in our mental health program.

09.01.2022 This week is Nursing in the Community Week 2020, aiming 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. GV Health’s Waranga District Nursing Service are kept very busy providing home-based care to the Rushworth community. For more information on the Waranga District Nursing Service, please visit click here: https://bit.ly/3kqvqx8 #intouchwithourcommunity

09.01.2022 Update: Active Cases, Reduction in Testing Numbers & Getting Tested Active Cases: Community Cases in the Shepparton Region ~ There are no new active cases of ...people that have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Shepparton region. There is one active case of a person that has tested positive for COVID-19 in the Shepparton region. Inpatient Admissions at GV Health ~ There is one patient with COVID-19 currently admitted at GV Health. Cases in the Goulburn Valley ~ There are no people in the Benalla, Campaspe, Moira and Strathbogie regions that have tested positive for COVID-19 that are considered to be an active case. Reduction in Testing Numbers: There has been a significant reduction in the number of people that are presenting for testing at the Acute Respiratory Clinic (ARC) as detailed below: Three-week period 28 July to 17 August (inclusive) 2,131 tested for COVID-19. Three-week period 18 August to 7 September (inclusive) 1,023 tested for COVID-19. Therefore, 1,108 less people or a 52% reduction in people getting tested for COVID-19. This is of concern as it indicates people may not be as vigilant as required regarding the need to get tested for COVID-19. Even the very mildest of symptoms that are similar to cold and flu symptoms can mean you have COVID-19. Getting Tested: Anyone who is unwell with any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, loss of sense of smell), should get tested for COVID-19 immediately and stay at home until you receive the result. Acute Respiratory Clinic ~ Please note GV Health's Acute Respiratory Clinic (ARC) at Graham Street, Shepparton has new operating hours. The ARC is open seven days per week from 10:00am to 5:30pm.

08.01.2022 September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and while our Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses Sonia Strachan and Nicole Lewis would normally be attending and hosting events throughout the community, this year they have joined Shepparton Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch chairperson Shane O'Sullivan to take part in The Long Run. Read more about the challenge which raises awareness of prostate cancer here: https://www.sheppnews.com.au//running-to-raise-awareness-f

08.01.2022 Would you like to make a difference in the lives of local women and their families? Click here: https://bit.ly/36eOYkc to see our current midwifery vacancies. We have a range of full-time, part-time, casual and short-term contracts available and can offer employment flexibility to suit your lifestyle. #intouchwithourcommunity

08.01.2022 COVID-19 Update: Active Cases, Getting Tested and Increasing Elective Surgery Information regarding current active cases ~ There is one active case of a person ...from the Shepparton region that has tested positive for COVID-19. There is one patient with COVID-19 currently admitted at GV Health. The new active case reported yesterday has been removed from the active cases in the Shepparton region as they are at an interstate location having recently returned from overseas travel. There are no people in the Campaspe, Benalla, Moira and Strathbogie regions that have tested positive for COVID-19 that are considered to be an active case. Getting tested ~ Anyone who is unwell with any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, loss of sense of smell) should get tested immediately and stay at home until you receive the result. Do not go about your normal day-to-day activities such as work or going out in the community. GV Health's Acute Respiratory Clinic (ARC) at Graham Street, Shepparton is open seven days per week from 10:00am to 5:30pm. Elective surgery to increase at GV Health ~ As of tomorrow and in line with the Victorian Government’s current public health advice, GV Health will be progressively resuming elective surgery. As part of a staged approached, 75% of usual elective surgery activity will resume from 17 September, 85% from the end of September and 100% of usual activity is planned from 23 November onwards. These increases are subject to any further changes and/or advice from relevant agencies. This is great news for our community and GV Health is looking forward to being able to increase our elective surgery capacity as we move towards COVID normal. However, I understand that the recent re-prioritising of resources due to the COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately resulted in some people waiting for elective surgery and having their care delayed. I regret that this has had to occur and we will now be working as quickly as possible to reschedule elective surgery for these patients and it is our priority to get to people who have had extended wait times as soon as possible. I would also like to reiterate the importance of self-monitoring while waiting for elective surgery and encourage all patients to visit their GP if they notice a change and/or deterioration in their health. Patients have and will continue to be contacted to arrange necessary appointments and to schedule their operations and procedures. Any delayed surgery or procedures will be re-scheduled as soon as possible.

07.01.2022 At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 the guns fell silent across Europe, marking the end of World War 1. With this silence 62,000 Australians - nearly one third of them Victorians - had lost their lives. While the nation rejoiced that war was over, nothing could mask the heartbreak of the loss of so many young soldiers.... Today at 11am we remember and honour those that made the ultimate sacrifice for this nation and we thank the Victorians and Australians currently serving. Recently we have had Australian Defence Force personnel in Shepparton assisting as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response and we thank them for their service, assistance and support during this time. We also wish all armed forces personnel serving overseas a safe return from their posting. Lest we forget.

04.01.2022 Updated Regarding Northern Beaches Sydney COVID-19 Outbreak & Requirements for Residents & Visitors of Victoria Anyone who was in the Northern Beaches region of... Sydney or other NSW exposure sites on or since Friday 11 December 2020 and arrives in Victoria after midnight Thursday 17 December 2020, must get tested and quarantine in their home or accommodation for 14 days from the date they left the Northern Beaches. Anyone who was in the Northern Beaches region or other NSW exposure sites on or since Friday 11 December 2020 and is already in Victoria should get tested and quarantine in their home or accommodation for 14 days from the date they left the Northern Beaches. NSW Health are continually updating their high-risk exposure sites. Anyone who has recently arrived in Victoria from NSW can access the exposure sites in NSW here: https://bit.ly/3atJunE GV Health’s Acute Respiratory Clinic at Graham Street Shepparton is open from 9:00am to 4:30pm seven days. Information about other COVID-19 testing locations in Victoria is available here: https://bit.ly/2LPZoPj If you think you may been exposed or have been to the locations of concern in NSW then please also contact the Department of Health and Human Services on 1800 675 398. Anyone from NSW who is in Victoria and who has even the slightest symptoms is urged to get tested immediately.

03.01.2022 Yesterday, Wednesday 25 November 2020, marked the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children. GV Health staff attended the 2020 Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre 'Walk Against Family Violence' event, organised by VincentCare Marian Community. The march recognises victims/survivors of gender-based and family violence, and raises awareness of the impacts of this... on our community. Please take a moment to visit www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au and find out more about local campaigns, including the Greater Shepparton Family Violence Prevention Network footpath campaign & the Women's Health Goulburn North East resources and events calendar. #intouchwithourcommunity

02.01.2022 Are you a commercial passenger vehicle driver or food delivery vehicle driver? The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a COVID-19 testing blitz for people who are commercial passenger vehicle drivers who are asymptomatic. Asymptomatic is when you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19. If you work as the following you are able to be voluntarily tested: A taxi driver A bus driver... A train driver Uber driver Takeaway food delivery driver e.g. Menulog drivers and pizza delivery drivers. Please visit the Acute Respiratory Clinic at GV Health, Graham Street, Shepparton to be tested. The testing blitz will run from Monday 28 September 2020 to Wednesday 7 October 2020. Hours of Operation: 10:00am to 5:30pm daily. If you don’t have any of the symptoms of COVID-19, you won’t have to stay home to wait for your test results. *Please note: This asymptomatic testing is not for interstate truck drivers. GV Health would like to thank the community for its assistance in helping stop the spread of COVID-19.

01.01.2022 ONE FM Shepparton Radio's Terri Cowley recently chatted with GV Health Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse Sonia Strachan on an episode of the ‘Shepplife’ podcast. Click here: https://bit.ly/33gSVlj to listen to the interview #intouchwithourcommunity

01.01.2022 For the Camps-Blackie family, this year presented far more challenges than they could have ever imagined. Click here: https://bit.ly/2H3rXGi to read more about how the young family have navigated their way through COVID-19 restrictions during one of the most difficult times of their life, or pick up a copy of today’s Shepparton News to read more #intouchwithourcommunity

01.01.2022 Local aged care facilities are in safe hands when it comes to preparing for a COVID-19 outbreak with GV Health taking the lead in the recently established ‘Hume Region Cluster COVID-19 Residential Aged Care and Disability Response Group’. Click here: https://bit.ly/3bK4zcp to learn more about the team that have ensured the region’s aged care facilities are as well-prepared for an outbreak as they possibly can be, or pick up a copy of today’s Shepparton News to read the article #intouchwithourcommunity

01.01.2022 COVID-19 restrictions haven’t stopped our residents at Parkvilla in Tatura from enjoying the first month of spring! Cooking in the newly renovated kitchen area, trying out indoor mini golf and a record-breaking word game result are just a few highlights from September #intouchwithourcommunity