Press Releases
Below you will find a list of all the press releases that are produced by Kyabram & District Health Services. Please feel free to read these articles. These articles are produced for the benefit of the public.
Please click on the link below if you wish to access one of our press releases-
2010
Wendy Pogue is the winner of the 2009 Anne Ryall Nurse Excellence Award
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Minister for Health announces Renal Dialysis service at KDHS
This service will be welcomed by patients who currently travel to Shepparton...
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2009
Stanhope community health services - here for the long haul
Dr. Neil Cowen, Chief Executive Officer of Kyabram and District Health Service said "Despite unfounded rumours to the contrary, there are absolutely no plans to either close or reduce services currently delivered from the Stanhope campus of our Community Health Services
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'Sheridan' is a top 3 finalist in State Aged Care Awards
ACCV announced that they have received an overwhelming number of outsanding nominations for the ACCV State Awards for Excellence (in residential aged care). The ACCV panel of judges selected our own 'Sheridan' as a top three finalist for the Organisation Award.
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National Volunteers Week Celebration
KDHS is hosting a special afternoon tea at 2pm on Tuesday 12th May at the Pat Hayes Centre to acknowledge and thank our wonder band of volunteers.
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Sheridan Appeal Tops $1.5million
27th April 2009
Recent contributions from the local community have seen the KDHS Appeal for capital funding to redevelop the final stage of Sheridan now reach a pledge total exceeding $1.5million!!
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Heart of the Gateway
A group of 45 local Tongala women gathered to discuss the concept of Women caring for Women, and develop possibilities for future functions.
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Elm Tree removal necessary
The elm tree which has become emblematic of KDHS will be removed.
KDHS CEO, Neil Cowen said "the tree at the front of the Community Health building posed a risk to the safety of the community."
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A.G. Hutchinson wing (of Sheridan) - clinical or residential?
The A.G. Hutchinson home (now a wing of Sheridan) was state of the art when it was first built in the 1970's. But it was based on the 'Clinical' model of care, which has now been replaced with the 'Residential' model of care.
A capital appeal is in progress to raise $2.3 million to remodel this historical wing to provide the best care for residents.
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New Director of Clinical Services
KDHS has welcomed new Director of Clinical Services, Katrina Studd, to its team of health professionals.
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Di Roberts wins Anne Ryall Nursing Excellence Award
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Nurses complete "Rural & Remote Advance Practice Nurse" training
Five KDHS nurses were awarded badges and plaques for completing the inaugural 'Rural & Remote Advance Practice Nurse' training.
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Midwifery Nursing Chair
Thanks to the generous bequest from the Anne Ryall Estate, a rocking chair for use in the Midwifery section was purchases.
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2008
Improved System for Payment of Fees at Community Health Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala
Following requests from Community Health clients, commencing January 5th 2009 clients will be able to pay cash at Community Health reception at the Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala locations. There will be NO INCREASE TO FEES.
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KDHS wins National Stroke Foundation-Strokesafe award
The Community Health service provided for Tongala residents has certainly been put on the map "nationally" with the recent announcement that Community Health Tongala, which is part of Kyabram & District Health Services, won the General Practice / Community Health section of the National Stroke Foundation Strokesafe award.
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Major Boost for Sheridan Appeal
An outstanding pledge of $150,000 from a highly respected Kyabram family toward the Sheridan Redevelopment Appeal has lifted the total amount now raised to in excess of $1,250,000 - more than half the total required to complete the project.
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Banking on Community support ....
Popular manager of the local Kyabram ANZ Bank, Mr. Kevin Livingston has again shown his support for the local community. Through Kevin's initiatives, the ANZ Bank has provided a most impressive and beautifully presented Christmas hamper to be awarded to the 'best-themed' entry in the second annual "Great Hospital Bed Race."
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Help at hand to breathe easier
New data released by the Australian Lung Foundation show that more Australians are struggling for breath.
A local Kyabram group is working to raise awareness of a deadly disease affecting 491,000 people in Victoria.
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Fran Thorn, Secretary of DHS, to speak at KDHS Annual General Meeting
Fran Thorn, Secretary of the Department of Human Services, will speak on "Future Directions of Aged Care in Rural Victoria" at the Annual General Meeting of Kyabram & District Health Services.
The AGM will be held at 7.45pm on Monday 10th November in the Pat Hayex Centre, Warramunda Drive, Kyabram, with supper provided.
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Services for Seniors
Would you like to join a group to maintain social networks? Do you care fore someone and require some time for yourself while your loved one is in a safe and supported environment? Would you like to increase physical activity through group exercise? Contact the Planned Activity Group on 5857 0236 to find out how KDHS can help.
Scholarship for Division 2 nurses - 15th August 2008
The Board of KDHS voted to implement ongoing scholarships for Division 2 nurses employed at KDHS, who wish to go on to further study and become registered Division 1 nurses. Click here to read more.
Youth Worker - 5th August 2008
The Board of KDHS has decided to extend the tenure of our Youth Worker, Mr. Peter Minchin, for an additional six months to allow further time to secure ongoing recurrent funding.
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Unfunded cost burden for Kyabram & District Health Services - 24th July 2008
Government policy for 2008/2009 will require KDHS to overcome $600,000 worth of additional expenditure to avoid financial penalty.
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Type 2 Diabetes often runs in the family - 14th July 2008
Diabetes Australia has launched a new campaign to mark the start of National Diabetes Week 2008. The campaign will focus on family history and being overweight or obese as key risk factors in the development of Type 2 Diabetes.
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Want more information? Talk to your doctor, or ring Community Health on 5857 0243
KDHS addresses oral health problems of those in residential care - 1st July 2008
Sheridan (KDHS' Aged Care facility) is at the forefront of the development of a best practice model for oral health care that is expected to result in benefits for all people who reside in aged care facilities. It is the sole Victorian agency in a consortium led by the south Australian Dental Service.
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Completion of Sheridan upgrade
KDHS has launched a major capital appeal to expand the aged care facility, Sheridan. Click here to read more.
Would you like to help? Please talk to a Board member, or ring the CEO, Neil Cowen on 5857 0250.
Click here to download 'Donation/Bequest' form; or
send your donation to KDHS, P. O. Box 564, KYABRAM Vic 3619, with a note that the donation is for the Sheridan appeal.
Kyabram Bike Riders
Separate bike rides were organised by two groups of local riders to raise money for equipment in Sheridan. To read more, click here.
KDHS Environmentally Friendly
Kyabram & District Health Services has embraced the challenges facing the environment.
Community Health Building Officially Opened
On Wednesday 9th April the new Community Health building was officially opened.
March Tongala News
Community Health, Tongala - March news
Community Health Building Nears Completion
The Community Health building at Kyabram & District Health Services is expected to be completed by 12th March...with the Official Opening to be held during Youth Week, between 5th and 13th April (the day and time to be determined).
Anne Ryall Nursing Award (01.2008)
Nurse Christine Hangan was the first to receive the Anne Ryall Nursing Award.
New Board member for KDHS (24.01.2008)
Board President, Mr. Doug Crow, said "We welcome John (Burrows) to the Board and look forward to working with him in our endeavor to continue to provide the community with a first class health service."
2007
KDHS is providing 'no gap' for Private Patients (12.2007)
CEO, Dr. Neil Cowen said "... to make it easy for our patients tohelp us financially, we are covering the cost of their upfront deductible payment. That way it will cost them nothing...(to use their private health insurance)'.
From Good to Great in Obstetrics in Kyabram
Kyabram's GP Obstetricians and the midwives of Kyabram & District Health Services are going from Good to Great in the service they provide for pregnant women.
New Interferential Machine for Physiotherapy Department (5.07.07)
The Physiotherapy department at the Kyabram and District Health Service has recently purchased a new interferential machine through funds raised by Murray to Moyne.
Community Health Tongala Opened (5.07.07)
Tongala Community Health is officially open for business.
Smoke Free Organisation (22.06.07)
Kyabram & District Health Services helps patients, visitors and staff go totally Smoke Free.
Press Release Proposed Community Health (4.03.07)
As a result of community feedback the latest version of the new Community Health Centre has been prepared for your comment.
Community Health Stanhope (03.07)
After consultation with the Kyabram Regional Clinic (KRC) it has been decided for Stanhope KRC patients to contact Kyabram directly for Stanhope Appointments, rather than making them at the Community Health Service in Stanhope.
Kyabram Community Health Services (8.03.07)
Planning is well underway for Stage 1 of the new Community Health Building to be built in Kyabram next to the Kyabram Regional Clinic in Fenaughty Street.
Tongala Community Health Services (03.07)
The Department of Human Services has contributed funding to expand Community Health Services at Tongala in the form of a Community Health Nurse and Community Health Receptionist.
Sheridan Building Works (5.02.07)
The much anticipated and exciting Stage 3 addition to the development of the Sheridan Aged Care Facility is currently well under way at the Kyabram Hospital.
2006
Aged Care Accreditation (25.10.06)
Kyabram’s Aged Care Facility; Sheridan has received a resounding endorsement, attaining a perfect score in the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency.
New Building Works (21.07.06)
The Board of Kyabram District Health Services has announced a $2.8 million capital works programme for 2007. Stage 3 of the Sheridan Aged Care Facility will be completed in early 2007.
Ladies Aux AGM (21.07.06)
At the 47th Annual General Meeting of the Kyabram Hospital Ladies Auxiliary two well deserving members were awarded life membership. Shirley Hill and Heather Fehring have both worked tirelessly for the Auxiliary for over 40 years.
Kyabram and District Health Services are now offering knee and hip replacement surgery by Dr Milan Pavlovic.
KDHS Thanks their Volunteers (22.05.06)
Thursday was the day to recognise the people who give without asking for anything in return. Kyabram & District Health Volunteers Week with an afternoon tea to show our appreciation for the work of our many numbers of volunteers.
Kyabram Health care has recently established an easy breathers programme. This program will focus on clients with chronic respiratory conditions bronchitis and…………
Chief Executive Officer, Dr Neil Cowen said yesterday “We must make sustainability a part of everything we plan, and make sustainability a part of everything we do, if we are to enhance and maintain our quality of life and protect our environment.
The Living with Cancer education Programme has been developed to provide information and support to people living with cancer, their family members and friends.
New link with the Community
Kyabram & District Health Services Board of Directors welcomes New Doctors.