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South Gippsland Hospital

Locality: Foster, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5683 9777

Address: 87 Station Road 3960 Foster, VIC, Australia

Website: https://southgippslandhospital.com.au

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25.01.2022 Sarah has been battling coronavirus for nearly 8 weeks. In and out of hospital, isolating away from her two little boys has been heartwrenching. Since this story was filmed, Sarah has been re-admitted. We wish her a safe recovery.

25.01.2022 If you have any symptoms please get tested and stay home. - Fever, chills or sweats - Cough - Sore throat - Shortness of breath... - Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste Its not over yet. Staying Apart Keep Us Together. Our Urgent Care Centre is not a respiratory clinic as testing is available at the Foster Medical Centre Monday to Friday (Ph: 5682 2088), and the Wonthaggi Hospital (10am-5pm, weekends) Find out where else to get tested @ vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS

25.01.2022 Teela with her beautiful baby Rhianna born 17 August 2020 :)

25.01.2022 Help keep South Gippsland Shire safe by getting tested and staying home if you have symptoms. - Fever, chills or sweats - Cough - Sore throat... - Shortness of breath - Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste Were all in this together. To find out where you can get tested go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS See more

25.01.2022 We are proud to announce that South Gippsland Hospitals healthy eating culture has been recognised by the Healthy Workplaces Achievement Program. A massive shout out to Chelsee, our Catering Manager, for her work in designing a new Healthy Workplace Catering Menu, and to her team for their work to make the menu come to life.

25.01.2022 Ineke and Goyo are beaming with joy as their baby boy Mateo takes a nap. Mateo was born on Saturday 22 August.

25.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day If youve noticed a change in a colleague or a friend, no matter how small, trust your gut instinct and ask R U OK? Listen with an open mind, encourage action and offer support and make time to check in. For more info https://www.ruok.org.au/

24.01.2022 Thank you for keeping South Gippsland safe!

23.01.2022 Phoebe with a clear message. Thanks Phoebe and BCH!

22.01.2022 Honour Board is up :) Honorary Life Governors were appointed at South Gippsland Hospital from the time the hospital was established in 1907 until 2007. In 2017, the Board re-established this award to recognise the contribution of individuals in the community to the health service, through service and commitment or through financial support. An Honour Board has been erected in the main foyer to acknowledge our Honorary Life Governors and is about to be updated to recognise our... most recent recipient, Mr Ralph Gallagher. Board Chair Sue Pilkington said We value and appreciate the generous support and service given to South Gippsland Hospital by each of our Honorary Life Governors. The Honour Board is a permanent and public reminder to everyone coming into the Hospital of the substantial contribution these community members made to developing the high-quality health service that we enjoy today. The Honorary Life Governor Awards are made each year at the South Gippsland Hospital Annual General Meeting. Pitcured is Paul (CEO) with Phil (from the facilities team) who erected the board last week See more

22.01.2022 Violence against women is serious, prevalent and driven by GENDER INEQUALITY. Let’s challenge the foundations of violence against women. #GenerationEquality #orangetheworld #spreadtheword #16DaysofActivism #16days... If you need immediate emergency assistance call 000. If you are in a violent situation or know someone who is experiencing violence please contact: 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24hrs) Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24hrs) The Orange Door on 1800 319 354 (9am-5pm Mon Fri)

22.01.2022 Wearing a face mask helps keep you and others safe. Face coverings help stop droplets spreading when someone who has Coronavirus (COVID-19) speaks, laughs, coughs, or sneezes, including someone who has coronavirus but feels well. Droplets can be spread from person to person or from person to object, that may then be touched by another person.... Help keep South Gippsland safe by getting tested and staying home if you have symptoms. - Fever, chills or sweats - Cough - Sore throat - Shortness of breath - Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste Getting tested means you keep yourself, your friends, family, workplace and your community safe. Our Urgent Care Centre is not a respiratory clinic. Testing is available at the Foster Medical Centre Monday to Friday (Ph: 5682 2088)

21.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins. South Gippsland Hospital, Gippsland Southern Health Service and Bass Coast Health are working together to Strengthen Hospital Response to Family Violence. All organisations are training staff across the service to ensure everyone plays their role in keeping women and children are safe. Click here to learn about how the hospitals are helping ...to end family violence. #GenerationEquality #orangetheworld #spreadtheword #16DaysofActivism #16days If you need immediate emergency assistance call 000. If you are in a violent situation or know someone who is experiencing violence please contact; 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24hrs) Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24hrs) The Orange Door on 1800 319 354 (9am-5pm Mon Fri) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2rNHOkdV2E

21.01.2022 Are you ready for a change and unique experience? Why not explore South Gippsland? Whether you want a temporary or permanent opportunity we would welcome your contact.... For more information about our organisation, visit our website at: southgippslandhospital.com.au

20.01.2022 How exciting! Proud parents Maddie and Hayden get around beautiful Matilda who was born on Monday 16 November. She and big brother Hunter (2 years old) will keep mum and dad busy :)

19.01.2022 Happy International Men’s Day. SGH would like to highlight all the positive male role models in our community and raise awareness of men’s health and wellbeing. https://internationalmensday.com/

17.01.2022 Respect is treating boys and girls as equals. #16daysofactivism #orangetheworld #callitout #respectwomen

16.01.2022 Phil and Tony are captured here creating extra consulting rooms in our Community Health Centre (CHC) to ensure that our expanding Community Services have enough rooms. Our Ante Natal clinic and the Monash Pathology service are now located at the CHC, and there’s plans to have additional Counselling, Social Work and Physiotherapy services in the new year.

16.01.2022 No active cases in South Gippsland Shire! Keep up the great effort everyone and look after yourself as well as others.

16.01.2022 SGH thank you all for your continued vigilance and commitment to keeping our community safe. For more information and testing locations visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

16.01.2022 We are coming to the final days of the 16 Days of Activism, with two more videos to share from our Freedom from Gender Stereotypes Campaign. Click the link bel...ow to watch the video created by the team at the South Gippsland Hospital with their message of care and respect in healthcare https://youtu.be/MK7yqeMwY28

15.01.2022 The colour orange is used across the globe for the16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The colour was identified by the United Nations to symbolise a brighter future and a world free from violence against women and girls. Wear a splash of orange to let people know you care. #GenerationEquality #orangetheworld #spreadtheword #16DaysofActivism #16days... If you need immediate emergency assistance call 000. If you are in a violent situation or know someone who is experiencing violence please contact; 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24hrs) Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24hrs) The Orange Door on 1800 319 354 (9am-5pm Mon Fri)

15.01.2022 Noni campaigning for a COVIDSafe Gippsland #goandgettested #whatanhonour

14.01.2022 Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. Just a reminder that if you have any symptoms to please get tested. Thanks for doing the right thing.

14.01.2022 We want to ensure our Gippsland primary healthcare community is updated on the new mental health initiative, HeadtoHelp which was launched on 14 September. Two ...information sessions will be held TOMORROW, Thursday, 17 September, at 8.30am and noon to provide a briefing and also answer questions. If you would like to attend, see the information flyer with the Zoom details at http://ow.ly/IuLB50BqU5n #stronglocalcapability #progressourpriorityissues See more

12.01.2022 Next week is Jean Hailes Womens Health Week. Womens Health Week is dedicated to all women across Australia with the focus on making good health a priority. Why not sign up today and be part of it? ... https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

12.01.2022 The South Gippsland Hospital Auxiliary have been generous again! We thank them for their recent financial donations to buy much needed contemporary equipment for our brand new perioperative unit. The items include a trolley for transporting surgical patients, a comfortable recovery chair to safely care for them after their procedure, and a compactus shelving unit to accomodate our sterile equipment. ... We acknowledge and appreciate the constant support the Auxiliary provide us. The improved equipment allows a sustainable and safe service to our local community and an efficient and sound work environment for all staff. Hiding behind the masks are smiling faces of Gabrielle Buckland and Cherie Cowan, SGH perioperative nurses. Thank you!

11.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Jess and Richie McGrath! They are pictured here with their beautiful baby Sophie, who was born on Tuesday 8 December.

11.01.2022 Having trouble getting face masks? SGH has a limited supply of reusable masks for those in our community who find it hard to obtain masks for any reason. If youd like a mask please come up to the Community Health Centre between 11.30 and 3pm Monday to Thursday. When you arrive simply call 56839780 or knock on the window to indicate youre here to collect a mask. One of our friendly staff will issue the mask with instructions. Pictured are our first two recipients. While stocks last.

11.01.2022 Just in case you hadn’t heard, there are new rules for mask wearing.... please wear a mask: Indoors On public transport When you can’t keep your distance outdoors ... Thank you ! #COVID19Vic

10.01.2022 Today is International Human Rights Day which marks the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. South Gippsland Hospital, Bass Coast Health, and Gippsland Southern Health Service are committed to continuing their work to end family violence. Everyone has the right to be treated with respect. #GenerationEquality #orangetheworld #spreadtheword #16DaysofActivism #16days If you need immediate emergency assistance call 000.... If you are in a violent situation or know someone who is experiencing violence please contact; 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24hrs) Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24hrs) The Orange Door on 1800 319 354 (9am-5pm Mon Fri)

10.01.2022 Community grants open

10.01.2022 Keep up the great effort South Gippsland.

09.01.2022 Join people today in celebrating Wear it Purple Day. Its a day for the whole community to celebrate LGBTQIA+ youth. #wearitpurple2020 https://www.wearitpurple.org/

09.01.2022 Invitation for Zoom Meeting with CEO and the Executive Team. To our community readers I want to say a big thank you for your continued support and understanding. As like most reports I will outline some changes, however firstly I would like to provide some context to these. It would come as no surprise that like you, we have to constantly review the state-wide directives. We also need to keep abreast of the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines and the relevant ...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Mick (and Jack) are part of our team, too :) We are grateful for their service

08.01.2022 Thank you Ladies!

08.01.2022 CLAIRE KENT joins South Gippsland Hospital as the new Director of Nursing from next week. Thank you to Marion Bowron for her tireless work as the Interim Director over the last 5 months! We are so excited to welcome Claire to the SGH family. Claire is a Registered Nurse with over 35 years experience in health. She has held a senior leadership role at Latrobe Regional Hospital for over 15 years, in the broad clinical streams of Critical, Acute and Sub-Acute Care. ... The areas within her remit over this time include Emergency Care, General Medical Units, Health Service Coordination, Operating Suite (including Endoscopy), Critical Care, High Dependency Unit, Pre-Admission Clinic, Allied Health, Patient Services, and Mental Health. She has also held Acting Director of Nursing roles, been the General Manager of Governance (Quality and Risk) and been involved with Community Advisory Committees for several years. Claire worked as the Gippsland Region Covid-19 Coordinator prior to joining the Senior Executive Team at SGH. Paul Greenhalgh CEO

08.01.2022 Hows everyones eye smiles going? Care to share your smiley eyes???

07.01.2022 Seems not everyone is up to date with visitor restrictions at the hospital John Arthur Millar (aka the Camel Man) was seen strolling on passed the hospital with his friends today. Not something you see every day!

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Nicola and Brett Watkins, pictured here with their beautiful baby Adi. He was born last week on Thursday 3rd September and is the grandson of one of our caring staff. We wish the family well.

06.01.2022 Heres the latest details regarding the easing of restrictions in regional Vic. https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-reopening-roadm

06.01.2022 Check out Paul Aherns message following his recent COVID 19 test. Please note that speaking without a mask is permissible to clearly communicate this broadcast.

05.01.2022 From 11.59pm on Sunday 2 August, all Victorians will be required to wear a face covering when leaving their home, unless a lawful exception applies. This is a d...ifficult and uncertain time for many Victorians, and support is vital and available. For more information about managing stress and support options, call the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Services on 1800 512 348. Find out more at http://ow.ly/V1XK50AMSl8 #keepourcommunitysafe #itsnotoveryet #staystrong See more

05.01.2022 Mild symptoms of COVID 19? Please get tested. Check out Dr Phil Worboys assessing and testing well known local Paul Ahern at the Foster Medical Clinic recently. This video shows just how quick and easy it is! Testing is available at the Foster Medical Centre Monday to Friday (Ph: 5682 2088) Stay safe.... In our next post Paul outlines his experience.

05.01.2022 Update Regarding Changes to Elective Surgery: South Gippsland Hospital has reduced elective surgery to 75% recently following a request from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, in light of the changing circumstances related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Further changes regarding elective surgery will be introduced in the near future following an announcement by the Minister for Health yesterday: No new Category 3 or non-urgent Category 2 elective surgery bo...okings will be made until further notice Wherever possible, Category 3 and non-urgent Category 2 elective surgery cases already booked will take place. Category 1 and urgent Category 2 elective surgery will continue It is regrettable there is the need to take this step, and that some people waiting for elective surgery will have their care delayed. However, it is necessary that we ensure hospitals across the regional system have the capacity and the ability to redirect resources to the COVID-19 pandemic response. Patients will continue to be contacted to arrange necessary appointments and to schedule their operations and procedures. Any delayed surgery or procedures will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding during these challeging times. Paul Greenhalgh, CEO

05.01.2022 Thank you Foster Medical Centre!

04.01.2022 Sadly, there were 408 incidents of family violence reported to police in the South Gippsland Shire in 2020. Imagine how many more are affected by the unreported incidents. Local confidential support is available from: Gippsland Family Violence Counselling Services (Bass Coast) 5671 3333 SalvoCare Eastern (South Gippsland/Bass Coast) 1800 221 200... #GenerationEquality #orangetheworld #spreadtheword #16DaysofActivism #16days If you need immediate emergency assistance call 000. If you are in a violent situation or know someone who is experiencing violence please contact; 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24hrs) Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24hrs) The Orange Door on 1800 319 354 (9am-5pm Mon Fri)

03.01.2022 It is possible the announcements today regarding the Regional Road Map out of restrictions may cause people to experience different feelings such as anxiety and stress. This can impact your wellbeing and mental health and it is important to seek support should this be the case. There is helpful information available at the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service which can be reached at https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ or on 1800512348. ... Please share this with any family members or friends you may be concerned about and dont be afraid to ask them how they are too particularly if you notice something is different.

03.01.2022 The health sector is a critical entry point for identifying people affected by family violence. South Gippsland Hospital will be further strengthening the capacity of health care professionals to identify and support people across the life span. This is crucial to the prevention of and response to family violence in our community. #GenerationEquality #orangetheworld #spreadtheword #16DaysofActivism #16days If you need immediate emergency assistance call 000.... If you are in a violent situation or know someone who is experiencing violence please contact; 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24hrs) Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24hrs) The Orange Door on 1800 319 354 (9am-5pm Mon Fri)

03.01.2022 Dear Community, Our thoughts are with you all as we once again return to stage 3 restrictions this week, in a bid to get on top of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are here to help where we can. Be safe. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-changes-regional-r

02.01.2022 A heartfelt video that is worth taking 5 minutes to watch. We are so proud of our healthcare workers and we wish Daniel a speedy recovery!

02.01.2022 Keeping Catch-ups small. Keeps Us on top of the virus. By Keeping outdoor gatherings to 10 people, we help minimise the number of people who could catch and sp...read coronavirus. Smaller catch-ups help keep us on top of this virus. Victoria, let’s stay safe and stay open. Go to www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

01.01.2022 Thankyou to the amazing South Gippsland Hospital Auxiliary who helped ensure a second soluscope machine is available for our Endoscopy service. This helps the day run smoothly! Glad Tony and Phil arent working in theatre, by the look of their PPE, but it appears sufficient to set up the TV in the patient waiting room in the new surgical theatre building Thanks gents.