Grampians Health Edenhope is a small rural health service located in Edenhope, Victoria, near the South Australian border. Established in 1930, the hospital has evolved over the years to become a comprehensive healthcare provider in the community.
The facility offers a range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the community. These include a 20-bed hospital, Lakeside Living for residential aged care with 40 beds, and the Elsie Bennett Community Health Centre. Additionally, there is a medical clinic with general practitioner (GP) family practise services available from Monday to Friday between 08. 30 am to 5.
00 pm. For emergency care outside these hours, patients are encouraged to contact 000 or visit the hospital's Urgent Care entrance.
Grampians Health Edenhope aims to be a one-stop shop for healthcare, providing as many services as possible within the community to minimise travel for patients. The facility offers a range of on-site services and also hosts visiting specialists.
In addition to medical services, Grampians Health Edenhope is committed to promoting health and wellbeing within the community. They offer health promotion programmes, exercise classes, and a day centre for elderly adults. The facility also has a rural outreach programme to ensure access to healthcare in remote areas.
Community engagement and involvement are integral to Grampians Health Edenhope. There are opportunities for volunteers to contribute to the organisation, and they prioritise consumer partnership through their Community Reference Group and Consumer Partnership Programme. They welcome expressions of interest and tenders from the community to foster collaboration and feedback.
Grampians Health Edenhope has a rich history of collaboration and partnerships. On November 1, 2021, it was formed through a merger between Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group, and Ballarat Health Services. This partnership aims to deliver safe, sustainable healthcare tailored to the changing needs of the workforce and community in the long term.
For more information about Grampians Health Edenhope and its services, you can visit their website at www. Grampianshealth. Org. au.
They also provide telehealth services and have resources available related to their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They are committed to fostering a healthy, thriving, and connected community in Edenhope and beyond.