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New equipment for Women's Health
Bendigo Health chose 'Womens Health Week' to launch a new colposcope and gynaecological table.
 
 
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New Interns Arrive
Bendigo Health welcomes the arrival of its new interns.
 
 
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New Graduate Nurses Arrive
32 nurses are set to commence their nursing careers at Bendigo Health.
 
 
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Opening of refurbished theatres
Bendigo Health is set to open its newly renovated theatre area
 
 
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Heartbeat donation

Critical care patients at Bendigo Health are reaping the benefits of a donation from Heartbeat Bendigo.

 
 
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Bendigo Health going green

In recognising the link between the health and well-being of Victorians and the health and well-being of the environment, Bendigo Health is committed to minimising the environmental impacts associated with our operations and seeks to achieve continual improvement in the management of our environmental effects.

 
 
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Stroke patient’s award for outstanding achievement

Bendigo Health patient, Peter Mansfield, will be presented with an award tomorrow for being one of the top three candidates in Australia, in the 2009 Ipsen Award for Achievement in neurological physiotherapy.

 
 
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Inaugural Bendigo Health Foundation golf day

Sponsored by Poyser Holden, the inaugural Bendigo Health Foundation golf day will be held at Neangar Park Golf Club, Avery’s Road, Eaglehawk on Friday 20 November 2009.

A hole in one competition could win a lucky golfer a new Holden Cruze thanks to Poyser Holden Bendigo.

 
 
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Launch of hepatitis C brochure for Aboriginal populations

Another first for Bendigo Health is the launch of a new brochure on hepatitis C, aimed at the Aboriginal population. 

 

In collaboration with Hepatitis Victoria and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), Bendigo Health infectious diseases service has developed a brochure about hepatitis C treatment specifically for Aboriginal populations, the first resource of its kind in Victoria.

 
 
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Laryngectomees give valuable lessons to students

Members from the Laryngectomee Association of Victoria return to Bendigo to share with Bendigo South East College year 7 students how living without voice boxes has impacted on their lives.

 

The event aims to educate the students about the risks of smoking.

 
 
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Exercise together day

Enjoying life and exercise at any age will be celebrated at tomorrow’s exercise together day.

 

Bendigo Health’s Rural Health Team is hosting its annual Exercise Together Day as part of the popular, Fitness for Older Adult’s Program.

 
 
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New services for Bendigo Health maternity

Bendigo Health has expanded its antenatal breastfeeding classes to include classes for women with specific needs.

 

The new classes include diabetes/gestational diabetes, booked caesarean and a breastfeeding class for MAMTA families.

 
 
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Launch of Bendigo Hospital Christmas Appeal

With the focus this year on the ‘Sanctuary for Kids’ project, Bendigo Health’s annual Christmas appeal will be officially launched on Wednesday 25th November, 2009, at Quill’s Restaurant by local identity and well-known former newsreader, David Johnston.

 
 
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First in Victoria – Launch of ‘Picture-it’ accessible shopping

Bendigo Health and Woolworths join forces to deliver Victoria’s first fully accessible supermarket to cater for customers with disabilities and those who have difficulty in reading English.

 
 
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Breast Cancer Trial
Victorian first – Bendigo Health only regional hospital in Victoria for breast cancer trial 
 
 
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Palliative Care Auxiliary

Palliative care auxiliary funds $18,000 for patient care

 
 
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‘Explain Pain’ Interactive Forum

Bendigo Health is presenting a two day forum to up-skill regional health professionals

 
 
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Trees of Remembrance
Bendigo Health’s Palliative Care “Trees of Remembrance” is held each year at Centro Lansell
 
 
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Donation to Bendigo Hospital Christmas Appeal

The National Hotel raises money towards the Bendigo Hospital Christmas Appeal.

 
 
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National Stroke Week
BH stroke network facilitator Sharan Ermel gave a presentation to Strathfieldsaye Primary School.
 
 
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Renal Seminar
Bendigo Health Dialysis Unit is celebrating its 10th Annual Renal Seminar
 
 
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Foundation Update

Planning for the 2009 Bendigo Hospital Christmas Appeal has begun early this year.

 
 
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Transit Lounge Launch

The transit lounge will help to improve patient care and also help to free up bed-space for new patients entering the hospital.

 
 
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Walking the Bibbulum Track for cancer
Luke Adorni and Bruce Kentish embark on an extraordinary adventure
 
 
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Expectant midwives
Bendigo Health has seven midwives concurrently having babies where they work in Maternity Services
 
 
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July 17 Loddon Linen Service
Bendigo Health's commercial laundry loses contract.
 
 
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Cardiology first for Bendigo Health
In a first for Victoria a St Jude Medical Confirm Implantable Cardiac Monitor is inserted.
 
 
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NAIDOC flag raising day
Bendigo Health is committed to closing the gap in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders health and wellbeing.
 
 
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NAIDOC Community Day
Bendigo Health is proud to be associated with the Bendigo NAIDOC Week celebrations by hosting the NAIDOC Community Day
 
 
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Launch of refurbished Child and Adolescent Unit
Stage one of the Sanctuary for Kids project is celebrated.
 
 
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Autism Awareness Week
Bendigo Health helps to promote Autism Awareness Week.
 
 
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Kidney Health Week
Keep the pressure down is the theme of this years Kidney Health Week.
 
 
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Paediatric Rehabilitation Service
Bendigo Health's Paediatric Rehabilitation Clinic opens
 
 
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New nursing home is named
Bendigo Health's new nursing home is named.
 
 
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World Hepatitis Awareness Week
Bendigo Health participates in World Hepatitis Awareness Week
 
 
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May 8 International Nurses Day
Bendigo Health celebrated International Nurses Day
 
 
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Apr 16 Closure of hospital entrance
As renovations commence, the hospital entrance in Stewart Street will close.
 
 
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Apr 23 ANZAC Day ceremony
 Bendigo Health's first combined commemorative ANZAC Day service.
 
 
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Apr 29 Aboriginal art prize
A cheque was presented to Aunty Georgina Jackson for winning an Aboriginal artwork competition.
 
 
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May 1 International Midwives Day
Bendigo Health celebrates International Midwives Day.
 
 
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May 8 Hospital funding announcement
Exciting news from the State governments budget announcement.
 
 
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Mar 26 Coliban donation

Bendigo Health will again benefit greatly from the purchase of new equipment.

 
 
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Feb 25 MAMTA Anniversary
The MAMTA program celebrates its first year.
 
 
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Feb 02 Aged Care staff undertake driver training
Bendigo Health’s lifestyle workers have undertaken driver training.
 
 
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Feb 13 Kyneton mental health relocation
The Kyneton Community Mental Health Team are about to get a new home
 
 
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Jan 21 Bendigo Health's new interns arrive
This year there are 13 direct recruits (seven more than last year). 
 
 
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Feb 10 AESOP Casual Scheduling System.
Bendigo Health introduces the new AESOP casual scheduling system.
 
 
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Jan 29 Christmas appeal roundup.
The Bendigo Hospital Christmas Appeal has wound up for another year.
 
 
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Jan 28 New Graduate nurses.
39 nurses are set to commence their nursing careers at Bendigo Health.
 
 
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Jan 20 CAU moving house.
The new look Child and Adolescent Unit is open for business.