Little Danger from PFAS in Daylesford/Hepburn Water Supplies
Central Highlands Water has stated that levels of PFAS chemicals in the Daylesford treated water supply is almost negligible because there are no local sources of contaminants.
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Health
Women’s Health Clinic Announced for Kyneton
The new Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub at Kyneton Health has been given additional funding to open a Women’s Health Clinic. The clinic will substantially increase the free services available to the community.
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Maddicks Estate Gifts $250K to Daylesford Health
Daylesford Health will benefit from a gift of $250,000 from the estate of the late Maddicks siblings announced earlier this week. The gift brings the total donation to Daylesford Health from the Maddicks estate to $528,000.
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Barefoot Bowls Fundraiser for Daylesford Health
Daylesford Health are inviting the community to an enjoyable community event to raise funds for the new operating theatre and acute wards. The Barefoot Bowls Fundraiser is open to all-abilities for a 2 bowl, 4 player team event on Sunday 10 November at the Daylesford Bowling Club.
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Central Highlands Rural Health Recognised in Healthcare Awards
Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) has been recognised both as an outstanding small health...
Read MoreHelp Shape Community in Dementia Action Week
This dementia action week (16-22 September), our local health service encourages everyone to take the first step to learn more about dementia and how you can help shape our communities for the better.
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Historic Hepburn Bathhouse Lease Renewed
Hepburn Shire Council has renewed the lease to Belgravia Leisure, the current tenant at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. The agreement involves Council investment in some structural and drainage works and a $2 million investment by Belgravia Leisure in capital works.
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Lessons in Disaster Training
With more intense and frequent disasters due to climate change, communities face growing challenges in recovery. Research has demonstrated an upsurge in domestic and family violence following such disasters. A training session hosted by Rotary Daylesford will help you to understand the role gender plays in emergency management practice and to address and minimise the harmful impacts of gendered expectations in disaster.
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Minister Opens Daylesford Hospital Theatre Upgrade
The Minister for Health Infrastructure and Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas inspected the refurbished operating theatre at Daylesford Hospital earlier this week. The upgrade will help to get many people off surgical waiting lists sooner and receive treatment closer to home.
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New Daylesford Operating Theatres Open for Limited Procedures
The newly developed surgical theatre at Daylesford Hospital opened its doors for the first time since the redevelopment started in May 2022. Last week, Daylesford Health had an endoscopy list of eight patients, with ophthalmology lists soon to follow after a staggered start.
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Health Services Plan Proposes Split of CHRH
The Health Services Plan released this week includes a proposal to split Central Highlands Rural Health with Kyneton Hospital to be included in the Loddon Mallee network and for the remainder of CHRH including Daylesford Hospital to be included in the Grampians network. Amendments to proposed groupings would be based on further consultation with the sector.
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Push to Improve Puberty Education in Primary Schools
Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) has partnered with Hepburn Shire Council to provide grade...
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