Colac Area Health
COVID test numbers ease
The fluctuation in Colac’s COVID-19 testing numbers in the past month is reflective of Victoria’s COVID-19 situation, Colac Area Health community health executive director Jo Stevens says.
Priority shots for aged carers
Colac, Lorne and Apollo Bay aged-care staff continue to be a priority in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but not all of them have received a vaccine.
Colac health service earns public’s praise
Colac Area Health’s level of patient care, emotional support and compassion has rated above the state average, a Department of Health and Human Services survey says.
Shot shortage making clinic tough to plan
Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew says the health service is planning its COVID-19 vaccine clinics week by week due to supply shortages.
Hospital chief urges caution
Colac Area Health chief executive Fiona Brew is cautious about the reopening of regional Victoria and is urging people not to become complacent.
Demand for vaccine surges at Colac clinic
This week’s Colac Area Health’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics have been fully booked within 24 hours of opening their bookings, with Colac and district people heeding the call to get the jab.
New beds at Corangamarah
Colac’s Corangamarah aged-care home has welcomed the first lot of its new beds, that will replace current beds that are more than 20 years old.
Hospital ready to distribute more vaccines
Colac Area Health is prepared for an increased demand in COVID-19 testing and vaccinations in the wake of Melbourne’s COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent seven-day state lockdown.