Articles tagged: Barwon Health
BABY BYPASS: Praise for health service amid fewer Colac births
Mothers have praised maternity care at Colac’s hospital, but figures reveal the number of babies born in the city has dropped by more than half.
Co-ordinated care for network
Colac Area Heath has issued a reminder that its new grouping is “not a merger”, following the commencement of Victoria’s new local health service networks.
Barwon health network begins
Victoria’s new local health service networks commenced yesterday, with Colac Area Health now part of the Barwon network.
New funds to boost region
Colac Area Health could see the benefits from a new funding boost for the region.
Barwon episodes above state rate
Rates of seclusion episodes in the Barwon region have reached almost three times the statewide rate, data reveals.
Wind farm to power water authority
Barwon Water will soon be powered with renewable energy from Acciona’s Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm.
Self-harm hospitalisations drop, calls for sustained support
Colac Otway and Corangamite hospitals are seeing fewer cases of self-harm, new data shows.
Still waiting for youth centre
The availability of suitable premises for a Headspace centre in Colac has impacted its opening, Barwon Health says, with the 2019 Federal Election promise still yet to come to fruition three years on.
High COVID figures persisting for Colac
Colac Otway continues to feel the impacts of COVID-19 as daily case numbers remain high, with the shire having recorded more than 4000 cases since the pandemic began.
Radiology change welcomed
A Colac GP and Colac Area Health’s chief executive have welcomed a new radiology imaging services provider, that will provide a high-quality and accessible service locally.
Colac patients to benefit under radiology shake-up
A new radiology service provider at Colac’s hospital will help patients access expert scans locally and mean a smoother linkup with services at Geelong, officials say.
We’re ready: High vax rate gives confidence for new normal
As Colac Otway residents transition to a new COVID-normal, health authorities have acknowledged community members’ feelings of excitement, anxiety and fear of the unknown, ahead of a busy summer.
COPACC site not public
Barwon Health says Colac’s vaccination clinic at COPACC is a non-public exposure site, after a positive-COVID-case attended the clinic last Tuesday.
COVID action: Testing blitz after positive case
Colac’s first COVID-19 case in more than a year, a hospitalisation, close contacts in isolation, a ramp up in testing and mystery surrounding local exposure sites. It’s been a hectic couple of days.
Alcohol issues surging
The number of Colac Otway people seeking help for alcohol and drug issues has surged in the past six months, with alcohol now the leading substance issue for south-west Victorians.
Positive depiction for seniors
Barongarook’s Jan Healey is the face of a new campaign encouraging older community members to stay active and involved, especially in harder times of life.
Gong for local COVID expert
The leader of the region’s response to the pandemic has earned national recognition for a decorated career that started long before COVID-19 hit.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout at Camperdown
Barwon Health’s Public Health Unit has started the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine at Camperdown.
Big shift for public health
Professor Eugene Athan shares details on a new Public Health Unit for the Barwon south-west region, and the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.
Hospital chief muses on mental health idea
Colac Area Health patients presenting with mental health conditions could benefit from basing mental health workers at Colac Hospital, chief executive Geoff Iles says.
