Ringwood Private Hospital in Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia | Medical service

Ringwood Private Hospital

Locality: Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8804 4000

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25.01.2022 COVID-19 Visitor Update We are pleased to announce easing of restrictions to our visitor policy. Visiting hours are now between the hours of: ... 11.00am 1.00pm 3.30pm 6.30pm Two visitors are permitted at any given time. We continue to have one main entrance and encourage all visitors to use the screening App to minimize delays through the screening station. Thank-you for your support and understanding.

23.01.2022 What a great day to come together and celebrate Christmas with an amazing staff lunch. It was a very busy day as we also celebrated our staff who were nominated by their peers for the Healthscope Star Awards. We also acknowledged several staff who have this year celebrated between 10 & 20 years of service with Healthscope which is a testament to not only the amazing teams at RPH but also shows the commitment and dedication of our staff. Lastly we have created an incredible recipe book with beautiful recipes from staff across all departments of the hospital. Well done Ringwood Private Hospital staff for another year of caring for our community. Merry Christmas to everyone

23.01.2022 World Cancer Day reduce your risk It’s World Cancer Day today so timely to share these great tips and insights from the Australian Cancer Council on reducing your risk of cancer. At least one in three cancer cases could be prevented and the number of cancer deaths could be reduced significantly by choosing cancer-smart lifestyles. Reducing your risk includes early detection and screening, sun safety, diet and exercise, smoking and tobacco, family history, and environmental and workplace causes. Treat yourself to some inspiration here: https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-info/causes-and-prevention

21.01.2022 IMPORTANT CHANGES TO VISITING HOURS AT RINGWOOD PRIVATE As always, the protection of our patients and staff is our highest priority. In line with State Government advice, effective from 11.59pm tonight, we will not be accepting visitors at our hospital until further notice.... Please contact your loved one by telephone or device, and our friendly staff will support regular digital drop-ins so you can keep in touch. We apologise for the inconvenience and hardship this may cause, but appreciate your understanding of the need to keep patients as safe as possible during these challenging times. Thank-you for your support, The team at Ringwood Private Hospital

21.01.2022 Many Australians will remember the ‘Sid the Seagull’ campaign from the 1980s which launched the ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’ message. Some things have changed since then but our sun is still the same. In Australia, data shows that people aged 25-44 are the most likely to get sunburnt outside at peak times and are the group least likely to use shade when it's available. So as National Skin Cancer Action Week comes to an end we remind you of the importance of staying SunSmart. By using sun protection and preventing sunburn and skin damage you are reducing your risk of skin cancer including potentially deadly melanoma. So remember to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide.

19.01.2022 Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel. The vessel may be any vein or artery as for example, in a deep vein thrombosis (venous) or a coronary artery (arterial). The clot itself is called a thrombus. Once formed, a clot can slow or block normal blood flow, and even break loose and travel to an organ. A clot that travels to the circulation is called an embolism. Thrombosis is the often preventable underlying pathology of heart attack, thromboembolic strok...e, and venous thromboembolism (VTE), the top three cardiovascular killers. World Thrombosis Day (WTD) is an annual, global initiative to reduce death and disability from thrombosis, which kills one in four people worldwide. Through education and advocacy, WTD seeks to raise awareness of the causes, risk factors, signs/symptoms and evidence-based prevention and treatment of thrombosis among the public and health professionals alike. WTD is recognized every year on 13 October, the birthday of Rudolf Virchow, a German physician and pathologist who first developed and advanced the concept of thrombosis. Don't wait until tomorrow, open your eyes to thrombosis today.

18.01.2022 This ‘Thank a Cleaner Day’, we acknowledged the team who work day, night and weekends undertaking this critically important job. Thank-you for your care and hard work. We could not go a single day without you!

17.01.2022 IMPORTANT CHANGES TO VISITING AT RINGWOOD PRIVATE In accordance with Victoria Government (DHHS) guidelines, two people from a nominated household may visit an inpatient once per day. Patients will be asked to nominate two people from a household each day prior to 12pm. ... The nominated household names will be provided to our screening staff to assist in managing the number of visitors onsite. Visiting hours: 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm The safety of our patients and staff remains our highest priority, and we continue to maintain strict safety protocols on site, including physical distancing, hand hygiene, wearing of masks and temperature checking on arrival. Please note: for COVID contact tracing purposes, all visitors are required to ‘check in’ using the QR code prior to entering the building.

16.01.2022 Elective surgery restrictions will begin lifting across metropolitan Melbourne from 28th September. This is wonderful news for the thousands of Victorians who’ve had much-needed surgery put on hold. At Ringwood Private Hospital, we are working closely with our surgeons to start reducing this backlog of urgent surgeries. Our hospital has a range of safety and screening protocols in place to protect our patients and staff, along with strict social distancing. We are prepared and ready to care.

14.01.2022 Committed to safety. Thank-you for your support and understanding. #ringwoodprivatehospital

12.01.2022 NAIDOC Week starts today and runs until the 15th November. NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with this year’s theme being Always Was, Always Will Be, recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. For more information visit: naidocweek.org.au #naidocweek2020

12.01.2022 It’s World Mental Health Day. Statistics show that 1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness annually, yet many don’t seek help because of stigma. During the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritising mental health and wellbeing has been more important than ever. This World Mental Health Day October 10 the message is simple: Look after your mental health, Australia.... It might seem hard to focus on mental health and wellbeing at this time, but prioritising this is more important than ever. For more information go to: https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au #WMHD2020 #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia

11.01.2022 Allied Health Professional's Day falls in the 14th of October each year and is celebrated internationally to recognise the contribution of Allied Health Professionals to patient care and population health. Today, we acknowledged the significant contribution our own wonderful, Allied Health Team make in supporting and providing patient care to our hospital and the broader Healthscope group of hospitals.

11.01.2022 Today is International Day of The Older person and the staff at Ringwood Private Hospital chose to celebrate this with their patients and community to demonstrate our respect and commitment to care for our older society. We acknowledge that 2020 has been an extremely challenging year for our older generation who have faced so many adversities with grace and dignity. Today we provided our patients with a special morning tea and have developed an entertainment booklet to help our patients pass the time in hospital. Our aim was to demonstrate our commitment to excellent care for all our patients and to pay our respects to our older generation. We have so much to appreciate and learn from our older population. From the team at Ringwood Private Hospital.

10.01.2022 It's beginning to look alot like Christmas at RPH and we are all just a little excited. Tune in on the 11th December to see who the winners of the Christmas decorating competition are. Good luck everyone!!

06.01.2022 We remember them Today is Remembrance Day when we traditionally observe a minute’s silence at 11am if our work allows. We do this in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. We remember particularly the nurses, doctors, orderlies, allied and mental health professionals who have served our country, including many among the more than 100,000 Australian service personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice. "They shall grow not old, as we that are left g...row 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." See more

05.01.2022 This Antimicrobial Awareness Week Ringwood Private Hospital are joining with health organisations around the world to promote the appropriate and safe use of antibiotics. Antimicrobials are very precious and we are raising awareness of the problem of antibiotic resistance. Everybody can be part of the solution - whenever antimicrobials must be used, they must be used with care. The future of antimicrobials depends on all of us!... Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria stop an antibiotic from working effectively without effective antibiotics some procedures may not be possible and some infections could be impossible to treat. Learn more about the importance of keeping antibiotics effective at www.safetyandquality.gov.au/aaw

05.01.2022 COVID-19 Visitor Update As always, the protection of our patients and staff is our highest priority. In response to the current COVID outbreaks, we have made some temporary changes to our visiting arrangements. ... Until further notice visits will be restricted to two nominated visitors for up to one hour per day, unless under exceptional circumstances*. Visiting hours are between the hours of 11.30-1230 We have one main entrance and encourage all visitors to use the screening App where they can to minimize delays through the screening station. We apologise for the inconvenience and hardship this may cause, but appreciate your understanding of the need to keep patients as safe as possible during these challenging times. If you have visited Sydney or other COVID exposure locations recently please refer to the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) website for advice before arranging any visit. *requires approval of the Hospital Coordinator.

05.01.2022 It’s International Men’s Day! We celebrate worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, communities and highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being. This year we’re asked to think about 20 for 20, Big questions about men and masculinity.... We focus on one today and we’d love to hear from you by answering in the comments below. Who are the men who have had the biggest positive influence in your life? For more, go to: https://www.internationalmensday.com

04.01.2022 October, Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). Survival rates continue to improve in Australia with 89 out of every 100 women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer now surviving five or more years beyond diagnosis. 44 Victorian women are diag...nosed with breast cancer every day, but Australia leads the world in early stage breast cancer survival rates which are now 91% up from 74% twenty years ago. Take the time this month to find out what you need to know about breast awareness and share this important information with your family, friends and colleagues. For more information regarding Ringwood Private Hospitals "Rapid access Breast Clinic" Please call our clinic on 1800 774 774.

03.01.2022 At Ringwood Private Hospital we celebrated Perioperative Nurses week with an amazing morning tea. Here are some snaps of our amazing Theatre staff and delicious morning tea.

03.01.2022 It's safe and important to continue with national screening programs for cancer including bowel, breast and cervical cancer. Please see your doctor if you experience any symptoms. For more information please go to canceraustralia.gov.au: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQgAokTe8_Y&feature=youtu.be