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Staff share what “Respect Is…” to them for 16 Days of Activism campaign

During the 16 Days of Activism campaign, Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) staff shared what "Respect Is..." to them. Watch the video on Vimeo. ...
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Mask wearing still applicable in hospitals

Victorian State Government yesterday announced some changes to directions around the use of face masks across the state. Please note that it is still a requirement for any visitors into our hospi ...
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16 Days of Activism

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) are participating in the 16 Days of Activism campaign that is run every year. The campaign begins on 25 November, the International Day of Elimination of Violence ...
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Maternal and Child Health restarting

Hepburn Shire Maternal and Child Health Service, is delighted to inform our wonderful community that from 2nd November all MCH appointments will be face to face in the MCH clinic. The Trentham MCH Cen ...
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The Spring edition of the CHRH Community Newsletter is here!

The Spring edition of the Central Highlands Rural Health Community Newsletter is now available to download. In this issue there's an article about a local photographer's work capturing life during ...
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Halloween at Creswick Aged Care

Given half the chance, the staff at Creswick Aged Care never miss an opportunity to dress up. This week, the lifestyle and nursing staff put on a terrifying performance in honour of Halloween. The ...
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COVID-19 Survey- Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19 and beyond

Many thanks to those who completed our recent online survey Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19 and beyond. We were overwhelmed with the number of respondents and coverage across the Hepburn Shire an ...
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Treehouse Reopens (again!)

After months of waiting, the Treehouse has once again opened its doors to clients and we couldn’t be happier! The Treehouse is Kyneton Health’s supportive and safe social place for people with ...
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Food Relief resources in the Hepburn Shire and Kyneton region

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Population Health team at Central Highlands Rural Health have developed a downloadable resource of organisations offering food relief and food services across ...
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Dementia Action Week: 21-27 September 2020

This Dementia Action Week, we’re joining forces with Dementia Australia to show how we support people living with dementia to live well for many years after their diagnosis. Dementia affects clos ...
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Creswick Residents Support Shannon’s Bridge

Shannon's Bridge is a charity and volunteer run organisation based in Creswick which helps connect patients and existing palliative care services and support. The 'End of Life Care Hub' is an open and ...
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Nursing in the Community Week: 14 – 20 September 2020

Nursing in the Community Week aims to raise awareness of how nurses support their community to stay safe at home, and how these nurses impact on the wellbeing of individuals in local communities. O ...
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Wrapping Up Women’s Health Week

Women’s Health Week has come to an end for 2020. Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) celebrated the campaign online this year highlighting the importance of women taking time for their health and ...
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Women’s Health Week

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) will once again celebrate Women’s Health Week, this September 7 – 11. Women’s Health Week is a campaign run by Jean Hailes and is celebrated across Austr ...
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Hepburn Local Drug Action Team supports ‘Little Habit’ campaign

Did you know it takes just 66 days to form a habit? For most Australians, lockdown lasted around 70 days. Hepburn Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) are joining the Alcohol and Drug Foundation to enc ...
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Mental Health First Aid Training

Develop new skills and improve your understanding of mental health and mental health problems. Blended Online  Component 1 - online (approximate completion time 5-7 hours – cost $55). Registe ...
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Online Dementia Education Sessions

Dementia Australia, in conjunction with The Treehouse at Kyneton Health, present two online education sessions for carers and family members of people living with dementia. Coping with changes in b ...
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Kyneton cars hit in the road

Since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic back in March, our Community Nursing teams have seen a steady rise in referrals to their services. More patients are being admitted for hospital-in-the-h ...
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Maternal and Child Health Update

Due to Victoria entering into a State of Disaster from 6pm on 2 August until Sunday 13 September, Hepburn Shire MCH Service, will be offering telephone consultations to all clients followed by a short ...
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ADF assist at Kyneton Health’s Respiratory Assessment Clinic

Six members of the Australian Defence Force have been deployed to help assist nursing staff at Central Highland Rural Health's COVID-19 screening clinic in Kyneton. The Respiratory Assessment Clini ...
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Community Newsletter – Winter 2020 – now available!

Welcome to the very first Community Newsletter from Central Highlands Rural Health. Through the pages of this Winter Edition, you will find stories and articles on many of - but certainly not all - ...
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Covid Testing Clinics

We continue to have appointments available every day for testing for those with symptoms of the COVID-19 or as directed by the Department of Health and Human Services. Our clinics are open daily in ...
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COVID Survey

Some people have welcomed the time to themselves, with fewer of the daily stresses of life, but for many of us the rules and restrictions have brought unwelcome changes: unemployment, disrupted study, ...
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Creswick Redevelopment Update

A few weeks ago a team from the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority came to see how we’re progressing with the redevelopment of Creswick Aged Care. They brought along their camera ...
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Telephone Support for Older People in our Community

Not everyone is connected to the internet and social media. The Department of Health has two dedicated telephone support services to assist older Australians during COVID-19. The Older Persons ...
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A Message from our CEO: Visitation Update 1 July 2020

To our residents, patients, families, carers and supporters, I am writing to update you on our response to the Victorian government’s cautious approach to areas that are being called ‘hot spots ...
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Maternal and Child Health Update to services

Due to the increase in COVID 19 cases in Victoria and the tightening of the restrictions until July 31st, Hepburn Shire MCH Service, will be offering telephone consultations to all clients followed by ...
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Please help us reduce local Covid cases

The outstanding local success in containing the Caronavirus pandemic can be attributed in no small part to the initiative, professionalism and hard work of Central Highlands Rural Health through its f ...
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Our Respiratory Assessment Clinics continue to test for the Coronavirus

The Respiratory Assessment Centres in Daylesford and Kyneton continue to offer testing to anyone in the community with symptoms of the coronavirus, no matter how mild. If you have any symptoms, it' ...
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Local Ambassadors promote Men’s Health Week 2020 via a suite of men’s health videos

Local Ambassadors promote Men's Health Week 2020 via a suite of men's health videos! In celebration of Men’s Health Week the Population Health team at Central Highlands Rural Health have been busy ...
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Men’s Health Online Show Bag – Special Edition!

Men's Health Week - Online Show Bag - Special Edition! Central Highlands Rural Health supported by Hepburn Shire Council are promoting Men’s Health Week 2020 across the Hepburn Shire. Men’s Healt ...
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Leave Home Prepared – new resource

To help our clients prepare for the unlikely event of leaving home in an emergency, our Community Health team have developed a handy new resource - “Leave Home Prepared”. The postcard includes ...
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Men’s Health Week – Exercise and Iso

Tasman Nankervis is a Program Assistant with Healthy Mind and Movement at Kyneton Health. In recognition of Men’s Health Week, Tasman shares his experiences of ‘ISO’ – both as an Exercise ...
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A Message from our CEO: Visitation Update 2nd June 2020

To our residents, patients, families, carers and supporters, I am writing to give you a further update about how we are working to protect our residents and patients during the current outbreak of ...
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Maternal and Child Health back on deck

Hepburn Shire Maternal and Child Health Service, will be offering face to face consultations to all families from the 1st July. We will be following the CHO/Commonwealth advice, we ask that only one a ...
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Keeping your body in check, whilst working from home (VIDEO)

James, our physio here at CHRH shares his tips for keeping your body in check, while you are working from home. It's important to ensure that we look after our bodies, especially during this time! ...
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Men’s Health Week

This month we are celebrating Men's Health and we would love you to get involved. Join our self-led Strava challenge and log your physical activity during June. Get fit and help raise awareness of ...
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Palliative Care Week

Central Highlands Rural Health is proud to provide personal and thoughtful palliative care across our region - in our facilities and in the community. Palliative care can help people with life-limitin ...
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Community Health Services Resume In Person

From Monday June 1st all community health services will be available for in person appointments, including Centrelink services in Daylesford.   If you had an appointment that was cancelled during th ...
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Daylesford Respiratory Clinic set to open

Daylesford is set to open a Respiratory Clinic to test for Covid-19 from Monday 25th May. Local teachers will be able to access the clinic on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd for asymptomatic testing be ...
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Aged Care Visitor Restrictions – updated 11th May 2020

As community restrictions across the country begin to ease, our view of relaxing visiting restrictions continues to evolve. We will progressively return to normal visitor access however for the time b ...
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Easy at home exercises for everyone! (VIDEO)

Kyneton Health's Exercise Physiologist Tasman Nankervis shares some easy at-home exercises from the Healthy Mind and Movement gym.   ...
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Tips for Staying Active during Social Isolation (VIDEO)

John Davis, physiotherapist and coordinator for Kyneton Health's Healthy Mind and Movement program, shares his top tops for staying active during social isolation. Check out the video! https ...
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How the Victorian tourist town of Daylesford is pulling together through the pandemic

'It takes a village': Tourist town turns to good grub for coronavirus solace http://www.abc.net.au/…/the-good-grub-club-respons…/12178604. Our wonderful community! ...
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Working together to support our community through COVID-19

Macedon Ranges Shire Council, along with Central Victorian PCP, Cobaw Community Health Services Ltd, Macedon Ranges Health and Kyneton Health  have released a joint statement on how we are working ...
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Respiratory Assessment Clinic ready to go (VIDEO)

Macedon Ranges locals have rallied behind our health service to help set up a Respiratory Assessment Clinic in our old Ambulance Bay. The new clinic strengthens our response to the coronavirus outbre ...
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Telehealth ready to launch at Kyneton Health

For the last few months, the team at Kyneton Health have been working hard to get Telehealth up and running for patients across the Macedon Ranges - and the timing of the project launch couldn’t be ...
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Coronavirus COVID-19: Navigating the New Normal (VIDEO)

Central Highlands Rural Health has published a video helping you navigate the new normal. https://vimeo.com/400139802 ...
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Coronavirus COVID-19: Dementia Australia Helpsheets

In response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, Dementia Australia has released four Help Sheets outlining tips for people living with dementia, carers, families and friends of people living with de ...
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Community Bank boosts local child health

The Daylesford District Community Bank has given Central Highlands Rural Health almost $12,000 to significantly enhance and broaden vital dental services for local children. The funding allowed the ...
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Coronavirus COVID-19: A message for the Hepburn communities from our CEO (VIDEO)

A video message for the Hepburn community from Maree Cuddihy, CEO of Central Highlands Rural Health.'"We want to stress that although we're encouraging everyone to stay home, we're still admitting sic ...
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Coronavirus COVID-19: A message for the Kyneton community from our CEO (VIDEO)

A video message for the Kyneton community from Maree Cuddihy, CEO of Central Highlands Rural Health.'"We want to stress that although we're encouraging everyone to stay home, we're still admitting sic ...
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Coronavirus COVID-19: Hospital and Aged Care Lockdown

For the safety of our patients, residents, families and staff, Central Highlands Rural Health has made the difficult decision to lockdown our Acute Hospitals at Kyneton, Daylesford and Creswick as wel ...
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Coronavirus COVID-19: Stricter Visitor Restrictions

New restrictions have been introduced by the Department of Health and Human Services to reduce the spread of coronavirus into hospitals by people who may pose a risk and do not have an important reaso ...
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Coronavirus COVID-19: Five Tips from CHRH (VIDEO)

Check out this video from Central Highlands Rural Health with five tips to take care of yourself during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. https://vimeo.com/399776255 ...
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Community Bank supports aged care

The Trentham Community Bank has again demonstrated its unwavering support for the local community by donating vital equipment for aged care residents at Trentham Health. Representatives of the bank ...
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The future of healthcare in our region

You are invited to contribute your ideas to the future of Aged Care in our region, and what you are hoping for in your future care needs. Central Highlands Rural Health (previously Hepburn Health a ...
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A huge thank you to the Lion Club of Kyneton

The Lions Club of Kyneton came into Kyneton Health last week and presented us with a cheque in support of the new Kyneton Oncology Chemotherapy Service, which will launch early next year. The don ...
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Central Highlands Rural Health Board Announced

The new Central Highlands Rural Health Board met for the first time earlier this month following the voluntary amalgamation of Kyneton District Health and Hepburn Health Services. The new Board bri ...
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Kyneton Health’s Annual Report and Quality Account now available

Over the last few months we’ve been working hard to put together our Quality Account and Annual Report, summarising the activities of our organisation for 2018-2019. The Quality Account is a cons ...
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Our region’s healthcare services are working together to deliver better, safer care.

Health services in Hepburn and Kyneton have joined forces, ensuring residents can access the very best health care closer to home, long into the future. Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos has confir ...
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Kyneton Health Awarded ACHS Accreditation

The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), Australia’s leading independent authority on health care, has recognised the high quality care given to patients of Kyneton Health by awarding ...
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