Clinical trials changing lives
Our fabulous Research Team celebrated Clinical Trials Day with morning tea yesterday. So much work happens behind the scenes every day to advance medical research and benefit the lives of…
Our fabulous Research Team celebrated Clinical Trials Day with morning tea yesterday. So much work happens behind the scenes every day to advance medical research and benefit the lives of…
The NHW Palliative Care team will be at the Murphy Street Kiosk from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 24 May with the aim to break down taboos about end-of-life discussions.
Lois Knox has been a volunteer of Northeast Health Wangaratta for nearly ten years and says the human factor and putting people first gives her purpose.
When experienced nurse Glacy Onga visited Myrtleford from the Philippines in 2019 with a view to being registered and working as a nurse in Australia, she could not imagine that…
To help us keep our patients, carers, families and staff safe entry to Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) remains restricted due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19.
All visitors aged 18 and over:
All visitors aged 8 to 17:
Visiting patients and accompanying adult clients:
Maternity Services & Clinics
Paediatric & Special Care Nursery patients (under 18 years):
Outpatient, community services and day stay:
End-of-life visits:
Visiting hours: 11.00am – 2:00pm AND 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Maternity: 12:00pm – 2:00pm AND 5:00pm – 7:00pm
*Unless exemption applies, in which case a face shield will be provided.
Exemptions to the above may be given as approved according to NHW Visitor Policy on prompt.
An exemption letter will be provided to present to concierge to enter the hospital.
Entry policy updated on 12/04/2023
If the Emergency Department is extremely busy and 1.5 metres physical distancing is unable to be maintained, visitors in the waiting room may be asked to leave to accommodate other patients.
All visitors aged 18 and over:
All visitors aged 8 to 17:
Adult patients:
Paediatric patients (under 18 years):
Dependent, mental health, dementia or delirium patients:
*Unless an exemption applies, in which case a face shield will be provided.
Exemptions to the above may be given as approved by Nurse In Charge or senior doctor for critically ill patients, end-of-life care or complex disability.
It is often not possible to wait with patients on ambulance trolleys awaiting cubicles, particularly in isolation. We will do our best to keep you informed and updated about off load time.
If you have any concerns please speak to the screening staff or ask to speak to the Nurse In Charge.
Entry policy updated on 12/04/2023
All clients, patients and support persons aged 18 and over:
All clients, patients and support persons aged 8 to 17:
Adult clients and patients:
Paediatric clients and patients (under 18 years):
*Unless an exemption applies, in which case a face shield will be provided.
Exemptions to the above may be given as approved by the service manager for critically ill patients, end-of-life care or complex disability.
If you have any concerns please speak to the screening staff or ask to speak to the service manager.
Entry policy updated on 12/04/2023