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

World Prematurity Day 2023.

14 November is World Diabetes Day.

$100,000 raised for women’s cancer services at GV Health

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

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Allied Health Professions Day 2023

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

Victorian Seniors Festival 2023

At GV Health we understand the health of seniors and the importance of having access to exceptional health services. We are committed to providing quality healthcare and our comprehensive aged care health services are there to support you or your loved one achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

GV Health staff recognise R U OK? Day

Recently, GV Health staff joined one another in support for R U OK?DAY 2023. Staff members took the time for an ‘R U OK?’ conversation and listened to each other with an open mind, to ensure everyone felt supported and connected. The national day of action aims to serve as a reminder that every day

Women’s Health Week 2023

At Goulburn Valley Health we understand women’s health and the importance of having access to exceptional health services. We are committed to providing quality healthcare and our comprehensive women’s health services are there to help you achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

GV Health’s Children’s Allergy Clinic Officially Opens

Following a successful one-year pilot, Goulburn Valley (GV) Health has launched Victoria’s first public regional Children’s Allergy Clinic. The permanent service operating out of GV Health’s Graham Street campus aims to improve access to allergy management services for children in regional Victoria. GV Health’s Divisional Operations Director of Subacute and Ambulatory Care, Patricia Collier, said