Barwon Health

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • COVID-19 vaccine rollout at Camperdown

    Barwon Health’s Public Health Unit has started the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine at Camperdown.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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