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West Wimmera Health Service

Locality: Nhill, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5391 4222

Address: 43-51 Nelson Street 3418 Nhill, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.wwhs.net.au

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23.01.2022 And just like that, Foot Health Week comes to a halt! Introducing Eliza, one of our toe-tally awesome podiatrists! Eliza graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry at Charles Sturt University in 2015 and has been kicking goals for the WWHS team for 4 1/2 years.... She is always one step ahead and knows how to nail a good dad joke: Why don’t the two podiatrists like each other? Because they are ARCH enemies! Don't hesitate to get your foot in the door and call (03) 5391 4267 to make an appointment with one of our podiatrists.

22.01.2022 Volunteers needed!

21.01.2022 Great news - CAFÉ Health is back! Coffee and friendly engagement for health (CAFÉ Health) is an initiative of the West Wimmera Health Service that aims to improve social inclusion, create networks, and empower communities through engagement for healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. CAFÉ health operates on a monthly basis. You will find us here this month: ... Emma’s Café in Minyip on Wednesday 18 November from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum in Jeparit on Wednesday 25 November from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Heartfelt CAFÉ in Kaniva on Thursday 26 November from 2:00pm - 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! If you are around, please come and join us for a chat and share some stories! We look forward to expanding the CAFÉ Health program to Rainbow, Natimuk, Goroke, Nhill and Rupanyup.

21.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day! Did you know, one in five Australians are affected by mental health issues annually? Yet many people do not seek help because traditionally it’s one of those things we just don’t talk about. This year’s campaign has been developed with the purpose of challenging negative perceptions around mental illness. The aim is to encourage everyone to look at mental health in a more positive light, in an effort to reduce stigma and make way for more... people to seek the help and support they deserve. Together, let’s start talking about mental health and bringing those ‘silent’ topics out into the open to be heard, seen and recognised.

21.01.2022 For good health, you need good sleep! Did you know sleep is an important pillar of overall health. Sleep, socialising, diet and exercise are critical components of our healthy lifestyle. Current research highlights that a good night’s sleep can actually enhance your fitness and diet efforts. ... For more information, or to check your own sleeping habits click here to use the online sleep calculator! https://startsleeping.org/sleep-calculator/

20.01.2022 Happy National Nutrition Week 2020! Did you know that each different colour fruit & vegetable offers different nutritional benefits? This is why it’s recommended you eat a variety of different types each day! Red fruit and veg contains lycopene, which acts as an antioxidant. ... Examples include: tomatoes, red capsicum, chilli, strawberries, cranberries, rhubarb, cherries, red grapes, and raspberries. Orange/yellow fruit and veg are abundant in carotenoids. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants. Examples include: carrots, pumpkin, corn, sweet potato, squash, rockmelon, paw paw, pineapple, oranges, lemons, mandarins and mangoes. Leafy greens are an excellent source of folate, and important B-group vitamins. Examples include: spinach, broccoli, asparagus, peas, green capsicum, green beans, avocados, limes, kiwi fruit, green grapes and green apples. The colour in blue/purple fruit and veg is mainly due to anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants and have a mild anti-bacterial effect. Examples include: beetroot, red cabbage, eggplant, purple asparagus, blackberries, blueberries and purple grapes. There are many phytochemicals found in white/brown fruit and veg. Examples include: cauliflower, cabbage, mushrooms, potatoes, beans, onions, brown pears, bananas, white peaches and nectarines. A high intake of antioxidants from fruit and vegetables can help reduce the risk of heart disease and protect against cancer. Try the rainbow today!

18.01.2022 Did you know that Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world? According to Skin Cancer Australia, each year 2000 Australians die from skin cancer, an almost entirely preventable disease. Everyone is at risk of the effects of sun exposure. You are at greater risk if you have fair skin, moles, family history of skin cancer or work in the sun all day.... For best protection, Cancer Australia recommends a combination of sun protection measures: Slip on some sun-protective clothing that covers as much skin as possible. Slop on broad spectrum, water resistant SPF 30 (or higher) sunscreen. Put it on 20 minutes before you go outdoors and every two hours afterwards. Sunscreen should never be used to extend the time you spend in the sun. Slap on a hat broad brim or legionnaire style to protect your face, head, neck and ears. Seek shade. Slide on some sunglasses make sure they meet Australian Standards. For more information, please visit: https://www.cancer.org.au/cance/types-of-cancer/skin-cancer

18.01.2022 Summer is just around the corner and it is getting hot outside! Did you know that the heat kills more Australians than any natural disaster... Here are five tips to survive the heat:... Drink plenty of water Never leave anyone (or animals) in a car Stay somewhere cool Plan ahead Check in on others Extreme heat can affect anyone! Head to the Better Health Channel to find out more: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/campai/survive-the-heat

18.01.2022 We have a number of employment opportunities available For more information and details on how to apply, check out http://www.wwhs.net.au/about_us/employment Help to spread the good news and tag a friend

17.01.2022 We are excited to announce that we have launched our annual Christmas appeal. In the spirit of the year being different, our appeal will also be a little different! This year's focus will be on enabling people to experience the joy of choosing Christmas gifts themselves for their family members. We will be seeking donations from the community, which can be converted to gift vouchers.... Click on the following link to find out more or to make a donation https://wwhsdonate.net.au/ Donations big or small are greatly appreciated!

17.01.2022 West Wimmera Health Service are calling all farmers to come and see our staff (in conjunction with the National Centre for Farmer Health) who are conducting Health and Lifestyle Assessments. Details: Goroke Community Health Centre Thursday 24 June 2021... Between 9am - 3:30pm Health and Lifestyle Assessments only takes 20 minutes and includes blood cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure testing, along with a general wellbeing check-up. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (03) 5363 2201 or email [email protected]

16.01.2022 Today on the 11th day at the 11th hour we paused to remember the men, women and animals who sacrificed, served, fought and died for our freedom. 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. Lest we forget.

15.01.2022 Health screening is a vital part of disease prevention, health promotion and wellbeing. Health screening refers to a set of testing that involves checking for any diseases. Regular health check-ups and tests can help you in finding problems before they start and advance to greater proportions. They also help detect problems earlier and increase chances of treatment and cure. In addition, regular check-ups can save you money in the long run. It is especially important during ...the COVID-19 pandemic to be vigilant about body changes and to pay attention to how your body feels. Due to COVID-19, many people aren’t visiting doctors and health services. This is delaying routine tests, especially for cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Please don’t miss your routine medical check-ups and visit your health care provider regularly!

14.01.2022 Today is White Ribbon Day. It is an opportunity to raise awareness and commit to action to prevent men’s violence against women and children. In workplaces, schools and communities all over Australia, White Ribbon Australia is asking us all to stand up, speak out and act to end gendered violence.

13.01.2022 The AFL Grand Final is just around the corner... let us know in the comments who you are barracking for? Geelong or Richmond?

13.01.2022 We have a number of employment opportunities available across our sites! For more information and details on how to apply, check out http://www.wwhs.net.au/about_us/employment Help to spread the good news and tag a friend

12.01.2022 Today is Allied Health Professionals Day! Allied Health professionals are highly trained, skilled and knowledgeable clinicians who help people to live their best life! We are incredibly proud of our Allied Health team! Their passion and commitment to improving the health of our communities is incredibly valued. ... We appreciate our hard working Allied Health team for all that they do to make our communities and our health service a better place for all. We particularly acknowledge their quick thinking, flexibility and innovation with the numerous changes to service provision due to COVID-19. To our wonderful Allied Health team, please know that although Allied Health Professionals Day occurs only once a year, we appreciate you all each and every day of the year. So thank you and keep up the great work!

11.01.2022 Wishing all of our community, customers, volunteers and staff a happy and healthy 2021!

10.01.2022 Our website wwhs.net.au is getting a makeover so it’s easier for you to find the information that you want and need to know, whenever and wherever you are. You can help us create a website you love by telling us what health and wellbeing information you want to know, what’s important to you in a great website and what features would make it easier for you to navigate your way when you visit us online. Click here to take our ten minute survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WWH...SWebsiteReview. The survey is open for all community members to complete until Friday 6 November 2020. Interested in becoming a Community Advisor on the website project? Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM. You don’t need to be tech savvy to be a Community Advisor.

10.01.2022 Today is World Diabetes Day 2020. Did you know that 1 in 10 people are living with diabetes. As the number of people with diabetes continues to rise across the world, the role of nurses and other health professional support staff is becoming increasingly important. ... Today we celebrate our Diabetes Educators and the crucial role they play in supporting people living with diabetes. Thank you for the difference you make in the lives of those living with this condition.

09.01.2022 We're excited to launch our X-ray Marks the Spot! fundraising campaign! Our x-ray department sees over 2,200 patients of all ages, every year. Our equipment needs to go digital, but we need your help! Updating our x-ray equipment costs $112,000. We're seeking your help to raise money, so we can support you with a faster, higher quality and safer service. ... Digital x-ray is 20-30 times faster than the old system, and the amount of radiation used to produce an image is significantly reduced - by around 50%! Plus, the image quality is also significantly enhanced, picking up the most minor of fractures. Visit www.wwhsdonate.net.au to read all about this important cause and help us to put our x-ray equipment on the map!

09.01.2022 WWHS Community Health and Wellbeing Grants are now open for 2020! We recognise that health and wellbeing grows in our communities, in our towns and in our people. We also recognise that making improvements in health and wellbeing requires some support. WWHS is offering both financial assistance (up to $5,000 per project) and the support of our dedicated Health Promotion team to help our local communities to identify and address opportunities to improve health and wellbein...g. Online application portal is open: https://form.jotform.com/WWHS/wwhs-community-hp-grants-2020 Applications close 11:59m Sunday 15 November 2020. Want to know more or discuss a potential project? Please contact Dorothy Mclaren, WWHS Health Promotion Manager, on 0427 085 896 or email [email protected]. You can also attend a one hour information session at 1pm on Wednesday 28 October 2020 via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99149930864 Meeting ID: 991 4993 0864 Passcode: 608361

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09.01.2022 This week we celebrate Occupational Therapy (OT) Week. Did you know there are a number of ways that an Occupational Therapist can help to increase quality of life? Occupational Therapists work with adults of all ages, children and families who have physical, social or mental health needs. ... OTs can assist with rehabilitation, pain management, support in schools, home modifications and equipment prescriptions, amongst other things. OTs work with you to identify interests and goals, manage daily routines at home and in the community, modify daily tasks to make them easier to perform and recommend activities you can participate in. If you have any questions about what our Occupational Therapists do or would like to make an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us on (03) 5391 4222.

09.01.2022 This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Did you know that there has been a 37% decrease in breast cancer screening during COVID-19? This means thousands of Australians could potentially miss out on an early diagnosis. The National Breast Cancer Foundation provides some excellent information regarding the self-examination process, which include changes to look for: ... a new lump or lumpiness, especially if it's only in one breast a change in the size or shape of your breast a change to the nipple, such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion a nipple discharge that occurs without squeezing a change in the skin of your breast such as redness or dimpling an unusual pain that doesn't go away. (https://nbcf.org.au/about-breast-c/detection-and-awareness/) Make sure to contact your local GP, if you have any concerns. If you or a loved one have been affected by cancer, WWHS has a Cancer Resource Nurse available for support. For further information you can arrange an appointment by contacting our Allied Health Reception on (03) 5391 4267.

07.01.2022 We have an exciting senior management employment opportunity available at our Natimuk campus! For more information and details on how to apply, check out http://www.wwhs.net.au/about_us/employment Help to spread the good news and tag all the amazing nurses you know...

07.01.2022 We wish to invite our valued community members to attend the Annual General Meeting 2020 to be held via Zoom on Friday 11 December at 10:00am. You can join the meeting by clicking the following link: https://zoom.us/j/94407500293. We look forward to seeing you on screen!

06.01.2022 This week, we celebrate Foot Health Week 2020! This years theme is ‘Getting Back on Track’. Your feet are the most important part of your body to keep you active, moving about and independent. Foot pain can affect your mental and physical health.... First steps to good foot health are: Keeping your feet clean and dry. Wear correctly fitting and supportive shoes. Wear shoes that are attached securely to your foot, with a rubber sole, this will reduce the likelihood of you falling. Reduce the amount of time spent in your slippers. Wearing slippers all day can become a falls risk and may lead to sore feet as they do not provide support. A great way to improve your health is to understand more about the importance of your foot health and our WWHS Podiatrists are here to help you achieve that. To make an appointment, please call our friendly Allied Health receptionist on (03) 5391 4267.

05.01.2022 Get on Board! The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions at West Wimmera Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2021. Safe and high quality healthcare is one of West Wimmera Health Service’s top priorities! This is an exciting opportunity for individuals to join our Board and contribute to the strategic leadership of our service delivery.... Our Board helps to: Govern our health service Develop strategies Oversee our financial and service performance Respond and adapt to challenges such as population and changing demographics Meet regulatory and government policy requirements and standards Applications are now open and close at 5:00pm Monday 30 November 2020. Want to know more about how to apply? Click https://www.wwhs.net.au/about_us/employment

05.01.2022 COVID-19 vaccination now available in Nhill and Kaniva. If you’re over 60 and ready for your free coronavirus vaccination then now’s the time to call Rural Doctors on 5387 9900 (Nhill) or 5323 5770 (Kaniva). Rural Doctors have today taken delivery ... of 600 AstraZeneca vaccinations and are ready when you are. For more information on Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination roll out click here: https://www.health.gov.au//covid-19-vaccines/getting-vacci.

05.01.2022 Illness and disease does not discriminate. Everyone can experience impacts on their health and wellbeing over time. In fact, we all will. During COVID, screening and testing rates have dropped but illness and disease have not stopped.... While we get back to normal, it is more important than ever to start paying attention to your body’s unique wisdom. Listen to the silent whispers from your body, including aches and pains, emotions and gut feelings. If it doesn’t `feel’ right, get checked! The table below lists regular tests and checks that are recommended for the general population. If you have specific concerns, please speak with your GP.

04.01.2022 We have a number of employment opportunities available across our sites! For more information and details on how to apply, check out http://www.wwhs.net.au/about_us/employment Help to spread the good news and tag a friend

03.01.2022 Dietitians are university-qualified nutrition professionals. They are the only nutrition professionals recognised by the Australian Government and Medicare. Dietitians use medical nutrition therapy by working with you to provide personalised, practical advice and recommendations to manage health through food and lifestyle. They can help you manage a variety of conditions, such as: ... Cholesterol Blood Pressure Heart Disease Iron Deficiency Impaired Glucose Tolerance and pre-diabetes Diabetes Weight Food allergies and intolerance's Sports performance Pregnancy nutrition Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Bone health Low appetite Diverticulitis Reflux/heartburn Gout Digestive symptoms and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Our wonderful Dietitians are here to help improve your health and wellbeing. Please contact Allied Health Reception to make an appointment with one of our Dietitians on (03) 5391 4267.

03.01.2022 A message from the Department of Health and Human Services... Read the full advisory https://www2.health.vic.gov.au//healthalerts/gastro-outbre

01.01.2022 If you’re passionate about customer service...we want you! Our local Hospitals and Community Health Centres play an integral role in the health and overall wellbeing of our customers. We are seeking enthusiastic receptionists who are passionate about customer service and enjoy working in a busy diverse environment across our sites.... For more information and details on how to apply, check out http://www.wwhs.net.au/about_us/employment Help to spread the good news and tag a friend

01.01.2022 As Men’s Health Week draws to a close, it’s important to continue to recognise that men's health is a critical issue. Did you know that the health status of men in Australia is generally poorer than that of women? Men have a shorter life expectancy; suffer more accidents, cancer and heart disease; and take their lives at a higher rate. Men also engage with health services less than women do. ... Good health is about being the best you can be in your situation. It’s important to prioritise your physical, emotional, and social health by staying connected and seeking support early if something is wrong, from a team of people who care about you and your wellbeing. We are proud to provide a supportive environment for men, and a range of services to cater to their particular health needs. We’re on your team! Many of the stories in our new podcast, Farmer Wants a Healthy Life, touch on unique aspects of men’s health from people who have lived these experiences. Connectto listen https://www.wwhs.net.au/communi/Farmer-wants-a-healthy-life