Great Ocean Road Health in Apollo Bay, Victoria | Hospital

Great Ocean Road Health

Locality: Apollo Bay, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5237 8500

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23.01.2022 Feel like you're sitting too much? Your are not alone, more than half of Australian adults are either completely inactive or do not meet Australia’s physical activity guidelines. The guidelines recommend at least 2.5 hours of moderate activity such as walking each week or at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise such as running each week. Here are some great tips if you are sitting down at work;... Try standing or walking meetings with colleagues Set a reminder on your computer or phone to get up every half hour for a quick walk When taking a phone call, stand up or walk around while you’re talking Instead of emailing colleagues in the same building, get up and approach them in person Take the stairs instead of lifts or escalators, or at least walk up the escalator Move your rubbish bin away from your desk so you have to get up to throw things away #keepmoving #stayhealthy #greathealth

22.01.2022 Our Nurse Unit Manager, Jason Phieler is once again heading to Papua New Guinea (PNG) with the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) this week. Jason, along with a team of 24 other health professionals will be deployed to PNG for the next 28 days, to assist with the recent COVID outbreak. Unfortunately the PNG health system is completely overwhelmed, with over 80 percent of the population receiving a positive COVID swab. Our role over the next 28 days is to partnersh...ip and mentor the emergency intensive care unit, set-up swabbing stations and a higher dependency unit and increase ventilator capacity. Hopefully I can pass on my knowledge and experience in preparing and implementing COVID outbreak procedures and policies, said Jason. Great Ocean Road Health CEO, Sandy Chamberlin said although Jason will be missed at our Lorne campus, we are very supportive of staff embracing further development and training. Our goal is to ensure we have highly skilled front-line staff working in our urgent care services. #greatcare #greathealth #stopcovid19 #getvaccinated

22.01.2022 It's Heart Week. It only takes three minutes to find out your heart age. Visit the Heart Age Calculator https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-age-calculator or book in for a heart check today.

20.01.2022 Great Ocean Road Health and Lorne and Apollo Bay Medical Centre have implemented the new Victorian Government QR Code sign in system. This simply means you can scan the QR code with your mobile, fill out the online COVID related questions, get your temp tested and you are free to enter the building. To make this process quicker, you can download the Service Victoria app onto your mobile. Our friendly reception staff will be available to assist in the process and answer any questions.

20.01.2022 GORH CEO, Sandy Chamberlin would like to thank the residents and holiday makers along the Great Ocean Road, who have attended our testing sites during the busy holiday period. Thank you for keeping our region COVID free and PLEASE continue to get tested, even with the mildest symptoms. This really helps keep our community, aged care residents and staff safe. We are also continuing to provide asymptomatic testing for our staff every month, as an additional measure. Lorne Commu...nity Hospital open 9am until 4pm, appointment only. Phone 5289 4300. Otway Health (Apollo Bay) open 9am until 4pm, appointment only. Phone 5237 8500. #COVIDfree #greatcare #greatcommunity

17.01.2022 PLAY IT SAFE AROUND WATER To ensure that the "Play It Safe" message is embraced by the Victorian Public five simple yet very powerful messages are the fundamental rules that should be followed by everyone in and around the water: Never swim alone Never turn your back Always watch them around water... Look before you leap Swim between the flags See more

15.01.2022 For the latest COVID updates, outbreak locations and travel advice, visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks Please remember to get tested if you feel unwell, even with the mildest symptoms.

14.01.2022 Today CEO, Sandy Chamberlin joined a number of phase 1b front line staff to receive their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Over the coming weeks, we anticipate rolling out the second phase of the national COVID vaccination campaign. For further information, visit our website www.greatoceanroadhealth.com.au/se/coronavirus-information/ #covid19vaccinedone

09.01.2022 GORH Aged Care Visitor Information Update. Lorne and Apollo Bay: Visits are by appointment only (please call Lorne on 5289 4300 or Apollo Bay on 5237 8500). Visitors are restricted to one person, as directed by staff. Visits can last for up to two hours and can include children under 16. Visitors will continue to be screened on arrival and provided with a mask to be worn at all times while onsite. Additional restrictions may also apply. Thank you for your ongoing support during this difficult time.

08.01.2022 Our staff and age care residents would like to wish everyone a very happy Easter Sunday. Enjoy the long weekend with your family and friends but please remember to practise social distancing and hand hygiene, especially with the large amount of visitors to our region. If you require urgent medical attention or would like to book a COVID screening test, please contact Otway Health (Apollo Bay) on 5237 8500 or Lorne Community Hospital on 5289 4300. For any further information, visit our website greatoceanroadhealth.com.au

08.01.2022 A friendly reminder that you are still required to wear a face mask when entering our building. you are welcome to wear your own re-usable mask to assist with landfill. we also supply masks.... Together we can keep our community safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

07.01.2022 The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to anyone over the age of 50. Please contact either Lorne on 5289 4333 or Apollo Bay on 5237 8595 to book your appointment. For further information about the vaccine or any other questions you may have, visit our website or speak to your GP. http://www.greatoceanroadhealth.com.au/.../coronavirus.../ Photo: Apollo Bay Residents Mark, Suzanne, Ray, Robyn and Gary pictured beside our community hero banner. Thanks evetyone!... #keepingourcommunitysafe #GetVaccinated #StopCovid

07.01.2022 We would like to wish two of our wonderful Apollo Bay volunteers, Ailsa Fabb and Barbara Leorke, a heartfelt thank you for their many years of volunteering. Both ladies became volunteers in 1987 and have been have been a wonderful asset to Otway Health, spending countless hours helping to maintain our beautiful gardens which are enjoyed by residents, patients and staff.

05.01.2022 Unsure how fuel your body during exercise? Make an appointment with GORH’s Dietitian Ali Patterson today on 5289 4333. Prior to starting with GORH, Ali worked extensively with elite and professional athletes and has a wealth of knowledge to help you find the perfect plan to fuel your sporting endeavours.