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Urgent Care Centre at Daylesford Health returns to usual operating hours

Daylesford Health's Urgent Care Centre (UCC) has returned to its usual operating hours, and is open 24/7. Thank you for your understanding and support, as we navigated some staffing shortages and C…
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Minister for Health Views Plans for Daylesford Hospital Redevelopments

We were thrilled to welcome Minister for Health, the Hon. Martin Foley MP, to Daylesford Hospital last week to tour the current facilities and view plans for the future. Minister Foley met with Centra…
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DAYLESFORD HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 160 YEARS AND PRESENTS A MASTERPLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Daylesford Hospital was officially opened on 22 May 1862 so this May, we are celebrating 160 years of serving the people of Daylesford and the surrounding districts! Yesterday our Board of Directors a…
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We care about your opinion!

We are pleased to launch a new way to receive feedback from the community – via Care Opinion. Care Opinion is an independent online platform (website) where anyone can share their stories about the…
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CHRH Community Newsletter – Autumn 2022

Our Autumn 2022 Community Newsletter is out now! In this edition, we have lots of news to share, including: • Daylesford Hospital – celebrating 160 years, and the presentation of the new Masterpl…
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Mother’s Day Competition – WIN 1 of 2 high tea boxes for 4 people!

Enter now and win a delicious box of treats to give to a Mumma who deserves to be spoilt! To enter you must order a high tea box (for 2 or 4 people) by midday on Friday 29th April 2022.  ORDER …
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KYENTON HEALTH’S HOSPITAL IN THE HOME PATIENTS RECEIVE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FROM THE ZONTA CLUB OF KYNETON

The Zonta Club of Kyneton has been making breast care cushions since 2001. Zonta Breast Care Cushions are provided to people in the post-operative phase of breast surgery. These cushions have been dis…
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ACUTE (Hospital): Visiting Hours and Requirements – UPDATE

We are looking forward to welcoming families and carers as they visit their loved one in our care.   We have new visiting hours for our acute (hospital) areas: Creswick Health: 10:00am…
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CHRH Celebrates Diversity at ChillOut Street Parade

On Sunday 13th March, Central Highlands Rural Health staff and their families marched in the 25th ChillOut street parade in Daylesford.  The event was an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our …
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Healthy Lunchbox Week 2022

Healthy Lunchbox Week from 6th – 12th February is an initiative of Nutrition Australia which provides timely information at the beginning of term 1 for families as they return to the daily routine of …
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Our summer edition of the CHRH Community Newsletter is out now!

The summer edition of our Community Newsletter is out now. In this issue, you will find lots of interesting articles, including: Annual General Meeting wrap up Daylesford Hospital Re-Develo…
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COVID-19 Update: Visitor Restrictions

As of Wednesday 12th January from 12:59pm: Visitors in hospitals must have received two doses of the vaccine or must return a negative RAT result before entering. Adult visitors who have not …
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Annual Report 2020-2021

Over the last few months we’ve been working hard to put together our Annual Report, summarising the activities of our organisation for 2020-2021. The Annual Report details our Operations and Financ…
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Kyneton Health COVID-19 Testing Service Update

We are making some changes to the way our COVID testing services operate at Kyneton Health, to align with other testing centres across our state. From Thursday 25th November, all patients will …
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Annual General Meeting: 2020 – 2021

Central Highlands Rural Health Board of Management invites our community to its 2020 – 2021 Annual General Meeting. Date: Thursday 9th December 2021 Time: 5.30pm Location: Rolleri Ro…
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Daylesford Hospital: Community Survey

Daylesford Hospital has a long and distinguished record of serving the people of Daylesford and surrounding districts, however its facilities need to be upgraded to be able to continue to meet contemp…
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CHARITY RUN STARTS TODAY – Have you registered?

New Gisborne’s Wooling Hill Memorial Estate is all set for this year’s Mount Macedon Realty -Wooling Hill Run, with proceeds going to Kyneton Health’s palliative care program. Locals and tourists wil…
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Wooling Hill Run 2021 is Raising Funds for Kyneton Health’s Palliative Care Suite

Troy and Liddy, owners of Wooling Hill Memorial Estate, are passionate about supporting their local community and rural healthcare. They are hosting the Wooling Hill Run 2021 to raise funds to suppo…
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Appointments to the Board of Directors – Central Highlands Rural Health

The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of Central Highlands Rural Health with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2022.   …
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Our spring edition of the CHRH Community Newsletter is out now!

The spring edition of our Community Newsletter is out now. In this issue, you will find lots of interesting articles, including: Latest numbers for COVID testing and vaccination Information…
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COVID ALERT: Visitor Information Update

In line with the Victorian Government’s ongoing response to COVID-19, visitor restrictions remain in place at all Central Highlands Rural Health campuses. For more information please call the relevant…
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Free Online Webinar: Life After Lockdown – Your Mental Health

As we re-emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns we invite community to attend a 1hr online event to hear from mental health professionals about issues we may be facing. Discussion will include but not limited…
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COVID Cases in Daylesford

The township of Daylesford currently has active cases of COVID-19, and all cases are linked. As we move toward living with COVID-19 in our communities, we will see an increase in cases. This is why…
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COVID ALERT – Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire Exposure Sites

Tier 1 exposure sites for the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire are now listed on our Facebook page. You do not need to have a Facebook account to access this information. A full list of exposure si…
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Pfizer and Moderna vaccines now available at Kyneton Health’s Community Vaccination Clinic

Central Highlands Rural Health's Community Vaccination Clinic at Kyneton Health now has Pfizer and Moderna vaccines appointments available. The clinic is open every Tuesday and Friday and bookings can…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update

Vaccination rates across our region are strong and we want to thank you for getting the jab done! The more people who get vaccinated, the more protection there is for you, your loved ones and our w…
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Try for 5 – National Nutrition Week

It’s sobering to think only 7% of adults and 5% of children eat the recommended serves of vegetables each day. Australia’s leading vegetable growers have joined forces with Nutrition Australia and ot…
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Funding boost for health in Hepburn

Central Highlands Rural Health has secured $7.1 million from the Victorian Government for Creswick Aged Care and Daylesford Hospital in the latest rounds of funding allocations. Thanks to the Victo…
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Kyneton Health’s Community Vaccination Clinic Opens

Central Highlands Rural Health’s vaccination clinic at Kyneton Health has received the long-awaited go-ahead to open its doors to the community. The vaccination clinic will open on Tuesday 14th Sep…
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Welcome to Women’s Health Week

Central Highlands Rural Health is celebrating Women's Health Week from 6-10 September by providing the community with a number of health and wellbeing messages, supporting women to make good health a …
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Only A Test Can Tell

COVID-19 spreads fast. The only way to stop the spread is to get a test as soon as you have a runny nose, cough or fever. Because only a test can tell. Testing is available at Daylesford Heal…
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COVID-19 ‘Get the Jab Done’ Campaign

Health and community services across the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire have come together to develop a new COVID-19 vaccination campaign under the banner ‘Get the Jab Done’. Central Highlands Ru…
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Community Newsletter: Winter 2021

Central Highlands Rural Health's Community Newsletter: Winter 2021 is now available. In this issue we have: Reminders about getting vaccinated Information about our Respiratory Assessment C…
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COVID19 Update – Visitor Restrictions

Following the Premier’s announcement yesterday, we can now confirm that unfortunately stricter restrictions on visitors has been reinstated. In line with the Victorian Government’s updated restrict…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Survey Findings

The COVID-19 vaccination rollout is well underway with many people now eligible to receive the vaccination. Central Highlands Rural Health and Hepburn Shire Council recently distributed a survey ac…
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Central Highlands Rural Health held its 2019 – 2020 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 23rd June 2021 via Zoom

The meeting reported on the final months of Kyneton District Health and Hepburn Health Service, as well as serving as the inaugural AGM of our new organisation. AGM Papers: Download the CHRH 2…
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COVID-19 UPDATE: 25th June 2021

Visitor restrictions at Central Highlands Rural Health have eased from 11.59pm on Thursday 24th June, in line with the Victorian Government’s ongoing management of COVID-19. Acute Hospitals and Res…
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Do you need support after the recent severe storm event?

Face-to-face Social Work support will be available from this Friday through Central Highlands Rural Health between 10am and 12 midday at the Community Relief Centre (located at Trentham Neighbourhood …
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Men’s Health Week 2021

Welcome to Men's Health Week 2021! Men's Health Week is a wonderful opportunity to talk about men's health. The Population Health Team have put together a new webpage full of great information a…
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Central Highlands Rural Health Expands Vaccination Centre in Kyneton

Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire residents will have access to another local vaccine provider through the expansion of Central Highlands Rural Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at Kyneton Health. …
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Extreme Weather Plan enacted at Central Highlands Rural Health

Due to current weather conditions, Central Highlands Rural Health has enacted its extreme weather plan. Our urgent care centres in Kyneton and Daylesford are open, however in an emergency, it is be…
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Inaugural Annual General Meeting

Central Highlands Rural Health has been a part of the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire for over 160 years. Although we‘ve had a number of name changes over the years, our mission remains the same –…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Newsletter

The Population Health Team has developed a great local community resource about the COVID-19 vaccination and it's rollout throughout our region. The COVID-19 Vaccination Newsletter provides the lat…
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National Reconciliation Week 2021

Central Highlands Rural Health respectfully acknowledges that our organisation is on Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, whose ancestors and their descendants are the tradi…
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COVID-19 Seven-Day Circuit Breaker Restrictions

In line with the Victorian Government’s seven-day circuit breaker restrictions, Central Highlands Rural Health campuses will implement the following from 11.59pm on Thursday 27th May: Residential A…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Survey

Central Highlands Rural Health and Hepburn Shire Council will be providing our community with information about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout across our region. We are also working collaborative…
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Additional COVIDSafe Measures To Keep Victorians Safe

As public health officials work to pinpoint the source of these latest cases, additional COVIDSafe measures are now in place across Central Highlands Rural Health campuses. From 6pm, Tuesday 25 May…
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Centrelink and Medicare Services available in Daylesford

You can connect with Centrelink, Medicare and other government programs and services at Central Highlands Rural Health’s Daylesford Community Health. They’re a Services Australia Agent. They have fr…
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Central Highlands Rural Health thanks its volunteers this National Volunteer Week

This National Volunteer Week (17th – 23rd May), Central Highlands Rural Health is recognising the important contribution volunteers make under the theme RECOGNISE, RECONNECT & REIMAGINE. Volunt…
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Celebrating International Nurses Day 2021

Each year for International Nurses Day we pause to say thank you to the 300 skilled and dedicated nurses who work across our organisation. Whether supporting our residents, acute patients or out in…
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The Autumn edition of the CHRH Newsletter is out now!

The Autumn edition of the Central Highlands Rural Health Community Newsletter is now available to download. In this issue there's a story about the recent launch of the Treehouse in Trentham, a rep…
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Central Highlands Rural Health Launch Promo Video: A Family Affair

Central Highlands Rural Health has released a short video to promote the wide range of services on offer from the regional health service in the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire. The video focuses …
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Hepburn Shire Active to School Passport- Have fun and let’s get active!

Central Highlands Rural Health and Hepburn Shire Council with support from VicHealth and the City of Ballarat have created an Active to School Passport.  The Passport is aimed to increase physical act…
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Treehouse Program Launches in Trentham

Local residents living with dementia are benefiting from Central Highlands Rural Health’s recent expansion of the Treehouse program to Trentham. Originally opening in Kyneton in March 2017, the Tre…
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Virtual Reality Program launches in Clunes

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is running a three week Virtual Reality (VR) program for young people who live in the Clunes area and are aged 12 to 14 years. The program aims to enhance phys…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update

Central Highlands Rural Health’s COVID-19 vaccination program began mid-March with the initial rollout focused on phase 1a frontline healthcare workers and vulnerable aged care residents. We contin…
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Dementia Friendly Aged Care Unit Officially Opens in Creswick

Central Highlands Rural Health recently welcomed Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan to Creswick Aged Care to officially open its new Dementia friendly unit. The upgrade was m…
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Invitation to complete Hepburn Shire Council’s Public Health and Wellbeing Plan Survey

Central Highlands Rural Health is collaborating with Hepburn Shire Council to undertake a survey to help identify community health and wellbeing priorities. The survey will help Hepburn Shire Council…
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Creswick Men’s Friendship Shed hosts health gathering

Aussie blokes are often reluctant to seek help and even talk about their health concerns. The Hepburn Shire Men’s Health Gathering took place on Tuesday 23 March at Creswick’s Doug Lindsay reserve and…
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Central Highlands Rural Health’s Aged Care residents receive COVID vaccine

On Thursday 18 March, Central Highlands Rural Health continued its phase 1a roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents in Creswick, Daylesford and Trentham Aged Care facilities. More than 70 res…
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Frontline workers receive Pfizer vaccine at Central Highlands Rural Health’s Kyneton Campus

This week marks an exciting and important chapter in the fight against COVID-19, with the first vaccinations administered to high-risk frontline staff at Central Highlands Rural Health’s Kyneton campu…
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Returning to a COVIDsafe Summer – 26th February 2021

Victoria returned to COVIDSafe settings from 11:59pm on Friday 26 February 2021. This mean there are no specific limits on visitors to hospital or Aged Care facilities set the Victorian Government.…
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Healthy Lunchboxes, Healthy Kids!

The Population Health Team have put together some terrific resources to support healthy kinder and school lunchboxes. Having a healthy lunchbox during childhood helps to develop and sustain healthy…
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Returning to a COVIDsafe Summer – 18th February 2021

In line with yesterday’s statement from the Premier, Central Highlands Rural Health campuses will implement the following from 11.59pm on Wednesday 17th February: Residential Aged Care and Acute Fa…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update – 12th February 2021

In line with the Victorian Government’s five-day lockdown, Central Highlands Rural Health campuses will implement the following restrictions from 11.59pm on Friday 12th February:   Resident…
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The Summer edition of the CHRH Newsletter is here!

The Summer edition of the Central Highlands Rural Health Community Newsletter is now available to download. In this issue there's a reminder about the infection control measures in place across our…
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Support the Creswick Men’s Friendship Shed’s Easter Raffle

The Creswick Men’s Friendship Shed is a place where men can connect, support and contribute to their local community. It provides a safe and inclusive environment for men to participate in self-led ac…
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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 a pa…
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Food Relief resources in the Hepburn Shire and Macedon Ranges

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 close …
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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 we…
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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 Australia. …
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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). Register a…
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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 cameras …
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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’ in…
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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 cr…
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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 Health We…
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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 a li…
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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 Physiolo…
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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 the …
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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 tog…
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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 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 donat…
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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 consum…
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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 th…
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