New health resources for local pregnant women
Handy health resources for local expectant mothers are now available at pharmacies and supermarkets in Wangaratta, providing more information about the pregnancy journey.
Reconciliation Week at NHW
As part of the2020 National Reconciliation Week celebrations at NHW, we asked staff and community members… What does Reconciliation Week mean for you?
Reconciliation Action Plan
National Reconciliation Week is celebrated across Australia from 27 May- 3 June, and the theme for #NRW2020 is ‘In This Together’.
Palliative Care… It’s more than you think!
Palliative Care Week (24 – 30 MAY 2020) is an annual event to raise awareness and understanding of palliative care in the community.
Year of the Nurse and Midwife
To celebrate their invaluable contribution to global health care, the World Health Organization has declared 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife.
WB Richardson Award for Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery
Greg Benton receives the WB Richardson Award for Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery.
International Day of the Midwife
On International Day of the Midwife, we celebrate those who devote their lives to caring for mothers and children
COVID-19 Testing Blitz
As part of the Statewide COVID-19 testing blitz, NHW will increase COVID-19 (Coronavirus) testing to better understand how the virus is spreading in the community.
Telehealth crossing the physical divide
Our allied health and ambulatory care teams are continuing to provide valuable services to their clients despite the physical limitations of COVID-19 (coronavirus) restriction.
A tribute to heroes past and present
Instead of our traditional ANZAC Day Service within the hospital, we have placed a commemorative banner outside NHW as a tribute to heroes past and present.
Elective surgery to restart soon
We are looking at a gradual restart of elective surgery category 2 and some category 3 procedures.
Community concerns about COVID-19
Director of Clinical Services Rebecca Weir, addresses some of the concerns about contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus) from positive cases in the community.