Visiting Hours
Visiting hours are 1.00pm – 8.00pm, except for the following wards: Child and Adolescent Unit: Parents or a designated carer are able to be present 24 hours with other restrictions applying as detailed below. Maternity Unit: Visting hours are from 2pm-8pm. Birth Suite: Unrestricted but limited to two support persons. Special Care Nursery: Parents or
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 Clinics
Specialist Consulting (outpatient) clinics offer more than bulk-billing specialist appointments. In these clinics, your condition will be assessed and you will be able to discuss your treatment options. What types of Specialist Clinics are held? Referrals to the specialist clinics require a referral letter from your GP and are valid for 12 months from your
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
Pharmacy
GV Health’s pharmacy is located in The Hub at the Graham Street campus. The Pharmacy provides a comprehensive service to GV Health patients and supports other members of the healthcare team in all aspects of medication management. The main role of the hospital pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is to promote the safe and effective use
Palliative Care
Palliative care is the care of people who have a life-threatening illness that cannot be cured. Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Care is provided to prevent and relieve pain and suffering. Physical, psychosocial and spiritual supports are also available Palliative care can be delivered in hospitals,
Oncology
GV Health’s oncology department, located in the Peter Copulos Cancer and Wellness Centre, offers both inpatient and outpatient treatments for people affected by cancer. Our oncology team embraces a patient-focused model of care. Family and friends of patients are welcome to attend their loved ones’ appointments to provide support. Highly trained and experienced clinicians administer
Imaging and X-ray
GV Health’s medical imaging department provides quality imaging services for inpatients, outpatients and community referred patient. Our services include a full suite of general and emergency radiological services including x-ray, fluoroscopy, CT scanning, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine, provided by Shepparton Nuclear Medicine. MRI appointments are available: 7.00am – 9.00pm, weekdays 8.00am – 4.30pm, weekends
Dialysis
GV Health’s Dialysis Unit provides haemodialysis to patients with end-stage renal disease. The unit can accommodate up to 15 patients per session with two sessions per day. Nephrologists also provide consultation via GV Health’s specialist consulting suite. Holiday dialysis enquiries can be made to the Nurse Unit Manager. Acceptance for holiday bookings is dependent upon
Community Dental Service
GV Health’s community dental service is located at the Graham Street Campus. The service provides quality emergency, general, denture and preventative dental care. The service also provides limited outreach services utilising a fully equipped mobile dental van and operates a part time dental clinic at Cobram Hospital. Who is GV Health’s Community Dental Service available