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Requesting Information under FVISS and CISS

Requesting Information from GV Health under FVISS and CISS (Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and Child Information Sharing Scheme) Effective from 19th April 2021, the below outlines the process to request information under the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) and the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS), and applies to all programs of GV Health who

Referrals

To improve access and appropriateness of referrals to specialist clinics in public hospitals, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has developed Statewide Referral Criteria for certain medical and surgical conditions. Referring clinicians must comply with Statewide Referral Criteria. Mandatory information is required for a referral request to be accepted, directed to the most appropriate service

Polio support group still there for each other decades on

Over 60 years on from the peak polio epidemics between the 1930s and 1960s, The Shepparton Polio Support Group still meets multiple times a year to support and learn from each other. Giuliana Marogy, who had the disease as a very young child, described the group as a place where she could be around others

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate

Just over a year ago, Louise Shannon was in the shower when she found a lump on one of her breasts and immediately knew something wasn’t right. The Numurkah single mum of two teen boys went straight to her GP to investigate and got sent for a mammogram, an ultrasound and a biopsy. On September

Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has recently been detected in humans, pigs, and mosquitoes in Victoria. This is the first time JEV has been detected in Victoria and other parts of South-eastern Australia. JEV is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. JEV can cause Japanese encephalitis (JE), a rare but potentially serious

Monkey Pox

What is monkeypox (MPXV)? Monkeypox is a viral infection that causes a rash. It typically results in a mild illness associated with a rash. It is spread by skin-to-skin contact with someone who has monkeypox. Monkeypox mainly spreads from one person to another by direct skin-to-skin contact. It does not spread via casual contact. Most

Visiting Hours

Visiting hours are from 8.00am to 8.00pm unless specified otherwise. The following general guidelines apply to most areas within GV Health: Two visitors are permitted at any one time (or as agreed with the nurse or midwife in charge of the ward per individual patient needs). Visitors can visit for any length of time during

Surgical Services

Ear, nose and throat This clinic has been established to provide a specialist assessment and management service for pre-operative and post-operative ENT clients. Statewide Referral Criteria exists for select core conditions in this specialty. Clients are seen by an ENT surgeon. GV Health does not accept referrals to this service for Cosmetic ENT procedures. Gastroenterology

Specialist Consulting Suites

The GV Health Specialist Consulting Suites (SCS) provide a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, offering professional, high-quality care to our community. Our suites are located in Building I, between the Emergency Department and the Peter Copulos Cancer & Wellness Centre. Appointments are available face-to-face and via telehealth. Referrals To improve access and consistency

Specialist Cancer Care Nurses

Specialist cancer care nurses are available to provide advice and information, help coordinate care, provide referrals and offer emotional support for patients receiving care at GV Health’s Peter Copulos Cancer and Wellness Centre. This is a free service. Patients can self-refer to the nurses by phone, email or in person. Breast Care Nurses Melissa Gilmour