Morrie Evans Wing refurbishments open
The refurbished Morrie Evans Wing was opened today (30 January 2020) by the Hon Jaclyn Symes.
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News and events
Sandra''s contribution recognised
For the past four-plus years, Sandra Fox (pictured with Morrie Evans Wing resident John Webber) has arrived at Benalla Health's reception at 8.30am each day to deliver newspapers to Morrie Evans Wing residents and patients elsewhere in the hospital.
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Board members sought
Benalla Health is urging interested people to ‘Get on Board’ and apply for a part-time director position on the board, with positions to commence 1 July 2020.
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Consortium award celebrated
Benalla Health is proudly displaying an award that Community Interlink, which Benalla Health is a part of, received as winner of the 2019 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards’ Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Award for Excellence in Public Sector Aged Care.
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Training key for staff
Benalla Health staff believes the health service is exceeding in providing adequate training, a safe working environment and a positive work culture.
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Staff honoured for efforts
Seven Benalla Health staff members have been recognised with Awards of Excellence for living the values of the organisation.
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Strong position for health service
Benalla Health has ended the financial year in a strong financial position, boasting an operating surplus on top of achieving its delivery of a high standard of care to all patients.
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Sexual health clinic opens
The Meryula Clinic is a free and confidential sexual and reproductive health service that offers clients a safe setting in which to discuss sexual health concerns and receive specialist sexual and reproductive health care.
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Keen to give gardening a go?
The Benalla Grow Your Own project is looking for families in Benalla who are keen to give gardening a go.
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Join Diabetes Support Group
The Benalla Diabetes Support Group is an informal group that meets four times a year.
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Help raising your child
Come along and learn how to raise a healthy and active baby. Find out what to feed your baby at different milestones from an experienced Dietitian.
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Remember your loved ones
Benalla Health and Benalla Palliative Care Service are once again inviting community members to participate in the Christmas Trees of Remembrance to celebrate loved ones who have died.
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An open forum on looking after your mental health
Please join us for an opportunity to listen to and ask questions of local healthcare clinicians.
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White Ribbon events planned
Benalla is again preparing to mark White Ribbon Day.
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Input sought into community forums
Benalla Health is seeking input into topics for community forums, which will be held over the next 12 months.
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Event: A painless pop-up
A Healthcare Consumer Engagement Initiative hosted by the Benalla Health Consumer Advisory Committee.
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New team leading the way
Benalla Health is undertaking a workforce redesign.
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New recipe book released
A new recipe book of tried and tested recipes from the REACH and
Foodcents cooking groups has been released.
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BreastScreen van visiting
From 13 to 31 August, local women over the age of 40 can get free breast screens—the best way to detect cancer early and save lives.
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Search on for midwives
BENALLA Health is seeking new midwives and wants the community to help spread the word.
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Annual appeal launched
BENALLA Health is again asking the community to show its generosity as its Annual Appeal kicks off.
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Saying thanks to our volunteers
Benalla Health’s valued volunteers will be recognised at a special morning tea next week.
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Health service achieves outstanding results
Benalla Health has again achieved outstanding audit results associated with the prevention of pressure injuries and the management of wounds.
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Community Meeting
A discussion on current and future suicide prevention activities within Benalla - Monday 26 February 2018, 6pm for a 6.30pm start at the Glasshouse, Lakeside Community Centre
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Carers Support Group Meeting
The next Carers Support Group Meeting will be held at 1.30pm on Wednesday 7th February
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CEO Blog, January 2018
Welcome to the New Year. I wish our staff and community a safe and happy 2018.
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Benalla Health Community Health Service - Free Infant Program
This free program promotes healthy eating and active play in the family. A focus of the program is parents acting as healthy role models. Each group learns about child nutrition and active play, including introducing foods and feeding styles.
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White Ribbon support strong
Several organisations have joined up as White Ribbon Supporters in recent months.
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Young volunteers make difference
Young volunteers are making a difference to patients and clients at Benalla Health.
Volunteer coordinator Rosemary Teasdale said that while many of her volunteers were retired, more young people were realising the benefits of giving their time.
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Lauren advocates for midwifery
Lauren Ure has become something of an advocate for Benalla Health’s midwifery services.
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Raelene giving to others
For Raelene Dennis, her own experiences of being in hospital have led to her passion for improving patient wellbeing.
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Personal experience counts
For Benalla’s Ian Graves, first-hand experience with the healthcare system was instrumental in his decision to join Benalla Health’s Cultural Diversity and Consumer Committee.
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Committed to midwifery
Benalla Health has reassured women and their families of its commitment to continuing to offer high calibre maternity services.
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Rock and Water Program
The Rock and Water Program for women and girls aims to teach basic self-defence skills, to help participants to become aware of emotions and reaction patterns, to experience body strength and learn to trust your own strength, to increase self-confidence and to use mental strength and positive self talk.
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Real Men Make Great Dads
Are you a father who is looking great ideas and strategies to help you be a great dad?
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REACH cooking classes
Would you like to improve your cooking skills? Do you want to eat a more healthy diet
but not sure how?
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Experience proves positive
When it came to having their first child, Alanna Burnell and her husband, Glenn, are extremely pleased that they chose Benalla Health.
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Tips for eating well
Benalla Health dietitians have urged people to plan ahead for healthier eating habits.
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Garden bed project growing in stature
The success of Benalla’s wicking garden bed project is growing in more ways than one.
The project is a joint initiative of Benalla Health, St Vincent de Paul’s Society Benalla and Beechworth Correctional Centre. It aims to reduce the reliance on emergency food relief, improve community connectivity and increase people’s knowledge, confidence and skills to grow their own food at home.
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