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Tuesday, 11 January 2022.

Forest of protection captivating youngsters

The Community Vaccination Hub in Norlane has been transformed into a ‘forest of protection’ to help make the vaccination hub a more welcoming and calm environment for children. The theming,...

Thursday, 02 December 2021.

Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated as cases spike

As restrictions ease and news of a new COVID-19 variant emerges, health professionals are urging pregnant women to get vaccinated. For many, the news of the new Omicron variant may cause stress...

Monday, 22 November 2021.

Inside Victoria's COVID-19 remote patient monitoring program

Ever wondered what happens if you contract COVID-19 at home? Victoria's South West Healthcare has a COVID remote patient monitoring team, providing care from afar when people contract the virus....

Monday, 22 November 2021.

Young people create videos to reduce vaccine hesitancy

Young people from various culturally and linguistic diverse (CALD) communities in the Geelong region have come together to create their own videos to urge their peers to follow their lead and get...

Saturday, 20 November 2021.

How Barwon South West disease detectives are decoding COVID-19

Prior to the Covid pandemic, many people would have struggled to define the role of an epidemiologist. But over almost two years, the public have become well acquainted with the professionals,...

Thursday, 18 November 2021.

High Risk Accommodation Response (HRAR) continues to provide support to those in need

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the High Risk Accommodation Response (HRAR) team have continued to provide support to those in need. The HRAR team act to prevent, prepare for and respond early to...

Thursday, 18 November 2021.

Barwon Health Pharmacy COVID Vaccine Team awarded the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) Victorian Hospital Team Innovation Award

The Barwon Health Pharmacy COVID Vaccine Team has recently been awarded the SHPA Vic Hospital Team Innovation Award. Additionally, the team will proceed as a Victorian candidate for 2021 SHPA...

Tuesday, 16 November 2021.

How Barwon South West disease detectives are decoding COVID-19

Prior to the Covid pandemic, many people would have struggled to define the role of an epidemiologist. But over almost two years, the public have become well acquainted with the professionals,...

Friday, 12 November 2021.

Students help roll out vaccination program

It’s been a real community effort to reach more than 95% double dose vaccination for our region. This has included support from health students, just like Bevan. He is one of the many students...

Thursday, 11 November 2021.

No one left behind - vaccinating the region's vulnerable

Our immunisation team is dedicated to ensuring that no one misses out on an opportunity to receive a vaccination to help protect themselves and their loved ones against COVID-19. The Barwon South...
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