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GV Health launches new three-year Strategic Plan

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GV Health has launched the GV Health Strategic Plan 2024-2026, a three-year plan to grow the health service as a beacon of healthcare excellence for the community and for the wider region.

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A Green Thumb and A Golden Heart

At the heart of GV Health’s volunteer program is Pablo Gonzales — the dedicated gardener, a true friend, and a compassionate healer. With a passion for the earth and a strong sense of community spirit, the Colombian native demonstrates what it means to be a volunteer. “I started volunteering 20 years ago in Western Australia

Ripples of Joy: GV Health introduces water births for enhanced maternity experience

Madi Whyte and Marrick Tucker were thrilled to celebrate the arrival of their daughter, Elodie Tucker, on January 26, 2024 at Goulburn Valley Health, embracing the calming environment of the hospital’s new water birth facilities. The couple praised their experience at GV Health, utilising the new equipment and upgraded maternity facilities. “It was so exciting

GV Health Board Directors Share Perspectives on Future Healthcare

The Goulburn Valley Health board of directors play a crucial role in shaping the future of GV Health. Their guidance and expertise are instrumental in enhancing the quality of the healthcare service. Ahead of the upcoming new Strategic Plan launch, each director shares insights on GV Health’s future. Click here to read more.

GV Health Board Member Michael Tehan Receives Prestigious Order of Australia Medal

Michael Tehan, a distinguished member of the GV Health board, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, marking a well-deserved recognition of his  contributions to the community. Awarded on January 26, this accolade pays tribute to Mr Tehan’s commitment to various roles, including his time as a board director at GV Health

Self-collection for cervical screening is NOW available @ GV Health

Self-collection for cervical screening is now available at GV Health Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally and is caused by persistent infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). The best prevention against cervical cancer is for males and females over nine years of age to be vaccinated against HPV, as well

Health Coaching Success Story

Ally said she had always struggles with her weight and health. She tried various diets and exercise routines, but nothing seemed to work. That’s when she turned to Goulburn Valley Health’s Health Coaching program and met Leanne, registered nurse and health coach and Quit smoking and vaping educator. With Leanne’s guidance and support, Ally made

Unveiling of the Waranga Health Wall Memorial

Rushworth commemorated a significant chapter in its town history with the recent unveiling of the Waranga Health Wall Memorial. The unveiling, on Friday December 8, took place at Waranga Health, as community members gathered to reminisce on the past. The Memorial stands as a testament to the evolution of the hospital in the region, marking

Nation’s First Dedicated Women’s Mental Health Service Opens

On 1 December 2023 Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt launched Australia’s first dedicated public women’s mental health service, a landmark initiative making it easier and safer for Victorian women to access the specialist care they need in a private setting. The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System found many women experienced gender-based harm

GV Health Annual Staff Awards

Huge congratulations to the winners of the GV Health Staff Annual Awards, announced at our AGM last week! Winners include: 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐞 𝐄𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐬: 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 – 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Chloe has been recognised in multiple items of feedback this year with praise including going above and beyond to ensure patients were being looked after and her

Parkinson’s Disease Conference

What a great success the Parkinson’s Disease Conference was on Wednesday 28 November! After a three-year hiatus, the annual Conference was back bigger and better than ever, with around 350 attendees from around the region, many of whom have Parkinson’s Disease or are their carers. Experts on Parkinson’s Disease spoke about wide-ranging topics about symptoms

Look Good Feel Better Workshop coming to GV Health!

Look Good Feel Better is coming to GV Health! The FREE national community service program, run by the Cancer Patients Foundation is dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance-related side-effects caused by cancer treatment. Join the face-to-face workshop on the November 23, to learn about skincare techniques to address common side-effects like

Long-term support from dedicated volunteers

For over three decades, a group of local volunteers has been the heart of Goulburn Valley Health’s mission to improve the health of community members. Heartbeat Victoria Goulburn Valley volunteers offer peer support for GV Health patients recovering from a heart event, offering assistance to the patient and their family. “We offer peer support for

Spreading the message for Lymphoma Awareness Month

“To me, it was just a lump. I didn’t think I had anything to worry about, but it turned out to be something extremely serious. That’s the scary thing about it.” At the beginning of 2023, life took an unexpected turn for 43-year-old father Guy Dunn. Discovering a lump in his neck, Guy took the

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