News Archive

Changes to infection control measures at hospital
West Gippsland Healthcare Group has made some changes to infection control measures as we navigate the ever-changing environment of COVID-19. Visitors are reminded that despite

Emergency Department experiencing high demand – long wait times
The West Gippsland Hospital Emergency Department is currently experiencing high demand and extremely long wait times. If you are sick but don’t need emergency care,

Appointments to the board of directors of West Gippsland Healthcare Group
The Department of Health is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions of public hospitals (including early parenting centres) and multi purpose

Code Yellow stood down
West Gippsland Hospital has stood down its internal Code Yellow as of this morning after activating local contingencies with good effect. The Code Yellow was

Services under pressure
West Gippsland Healthcare Group has activated an internal Code Yellow with longer than usual wait times expected to continue for patients today (Monday 24 October).

Changes to birth support in Maternity Unit
West Gippsland Healthcare Group has eased restrictions to support those in our birthing suite at the hospital. As of today (Friday 21 October), two support

Visitor restrictions remain in place at hospital
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, patient safety is our priority. Visitors are reminded that despite Pandemic Orders expiring last week, our community must continue to

Changes to Visitor/Support Person hours
In preparation for the anticipated COVID Winter surge 2022 the following amendments at West Gippsland Hospital will be implemented from Wednesday the 20th July 2022

Emergency Department experiencing high demand – long wait times
The Emergency Department is experiencing high demand and extremely long wait times. Hospital staff and patients, as well as medical inpatients are experiencing high COVID

Visitor guidelines: Hospital, Allied and Community Health and Aged Care
With our current numbers of covid positive patients in both the medical ward and subacute unit, the decision has been made to restrict visitors to

Services Under Pressure.
The Hospital has rescinded the Code Yellow as the crisis arising from high levels of COVID among staff, patients and residents of Cooinda Lodge eases.

Update COVID Testing and Vaccination
**Please note: There will be no vaccinations at the Goods Shed on the following dates: 9th of February or the 18th of February, 2022 COVID testing

AGM reports break even financial result despite challenging year
West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) has held its Annual General Meeting reporting a break even financial year despite a second challenging year dominated by COVID-19.

Appointments to the board of directors of West Gippsland Healthcare Group
The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions of West Gippsland Healthcare Group with terms

Community Vaccination Clinic to open in Warragul
Bookings are open for people to get vaccinated at a new community vaccination clinic in Warragul. The clinic at the Warragul Railway Station Goods Shed

Gen V study on mothers and newborns kicks off
An innovative GenV research project commenced at West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Warragul this week. GenV – one of the world’s largest-ever birth and parent

Girls’ Day Out Group donates $25K to cancer care
A Girls’ Day Out Warragul group has donated $25,000 to support cancer care at West Gippsland Hospital. Group President, Jeanette Radford, said while COVID-19 restrictions

Bulbs raise funds for community health
Daffodils are set to bloom in local gardens again this Spring thanks to another successful West Gippsland Hospital daffodil bulb fundraiser. The Hospital has sold

Lions deliver record donation for Hospital equipment
The Lions Club of Warragul is helping improve care for mothers, sick babies and high dependency patients at West Gippsland Hospital. The club presented $42,737

WGHG rolls out Diversity Action Plan
West Gippsland Healthcare Group has ‘rolled out’ its inaugural Diversity Action Plan with some help from young roller skaters and consumer representatives. The Plan, developed

Victorian Government Vaccine Information
Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community by getting a COVID-19 vaccination. Here are some Victorian Government links to assist you. Who can get

Help our Hospital Appeal
Patients and aged care residents will benefit from the proceeds of West Gippsland Hospital’s Annual Equipment Appeal launched this week. The Appeal aims to raise

Training doctors and nurses with real-life simulations
A little family of emergency training manikins has arrived at West Gippsland Hospital to assist staff to improve emergency and clinical skills training. The equipment,

One year since first COVID lock down
It hard to believe it’s been one year since the WHO declared a global pandemic and Victoria went into its first lock down. Since then,

Residents roll up sleeves for vaccination
Forty-eight residents of Andrews House at Trafalgar rolled up their sleeves to receive their COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Commonwealth Government’s national roll out.

Commonwealth Vaccine roll out
Five local GP’s have started the community vaccination for the 1b group but they’ve been swamped with calls so be patient. Phase 1b includes people

Junior doctors benefit from new communications training
West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) newest doctors have settled into their placements at the Hospital in Warragul. The first–year doctors have immersed themselves into the

Coronavirus information
For latest information on potential COVID-19 exposure sites and places to get tested.If you have been in a COVID-19 exposure location or you have symptoms,

Healthcare Group AGM reports most challenging year in 112 history
WGHG has held its first ‘virtual’ online Annual General Meeting, reporting one of the most challenging years in the health services 112 year history. WGHG

Disability Plan to reduce health barriers
WGHG has launched a Disability Action Plan to reduce barriers experienced by people with disability and improve access to health services and resources.WGHG Chief Executive

Staff receive a surprise packet as part of RU OK? Day
Staff across WGHG received a surprise packet to lift their spirits and ask them the question, Are you ok? Chief Executive Officer, Dan Weeks, said

Free masks for people in need in Baw Baw
As part of the COVID-19 pandemic response, the Victorian Government has provided funding to the WGHG to engage and support vulnerable communities in Baw Baw

Elective surgery postponed to correct air conditioning
Despite a good start to the recommencement of elective surgery at West Gippsland Hospital from July 15 unfortunately there has been a new issue associated

Hospital staff testing – all clear
A massive exercise to test more than 800 staff at West Gippsland Hospital has returned NO positive cases for COVID-19. All residents tested at Cooinda

Cooinda Lodge Aged Care temporarily closed to visitors
Important information for families and carers of Cooinda Lodge Residents. From CEO Dan Weeks I am writing to advise you that late yesterday we were

How to put on a face mask
Putting on your face mask Struggling to put your mask on? Here’s some simple tips. Remove mask from box touching only the edge of ties/elastic

Support our Hospital Equipment Appeal
WGHG is asking the community to show its generosity once again as its Annual Hospital Equipment Appeal continues. Priority equipment includes a rapid infuser for

Support for West Gippsland Hospital
COVID-19 has created financial challenges for many people across our community. For this reason the WGHG Board has decided to cancel the 2020 Annual Hospital

Coronavirus Disease Update
If you have returned from overseas in any country you must quarantine for 14 days. If you need to come to hospital and you’ve been

Stay home – healthcare workers appeal to West Gippsland
Staff at West Gippsland Healthcare Group have made a direct appeal to the West Gippsland community – ‘Stay Home. Save lives’. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic,

Hospital elevator upgrade to start
The visitor elevator at West Gippsland Hospital will be closed from Monday March 16 for ten weeks to allow for a new replacement lift to

Board releases 5 year Strategic Plan
The Board of West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) has released its 2019-2024 Strategic Plan detailing where the health service’s focus will be over the next

Info sessions – free glucose monitoring for people with Type 1 Diabetes
People living with, or caring for someone with, type 1 Diabetes can attend free information sessions to explain access to new free glucose monitoring system

The annual Charity Golf Day and community raffle is on
Volunteers are selling tickets in the community with the aim of exceeding the $35,000 raised last year. The annual Bendigo Bank Charity Golf Day and

Important message regarding the Coronavirus
Have you been in China in the past 14 days? If so: If you have been in close contact with someone who already has novel

New Third Operating Theatre starts surgeries
West Gippsland Hospital’s newly constructed third operating theatre will take its first surgical patients from Monday February 10, 2020. The new modern operating theatre has

Club 88 supports Haemodialysis Unit
Club 88 has answered the call to help patients who rely on life saving dialysis at West Gippsland Hospital.Through fundraising activities, the group donated $1,800

Have you been in China in the past 14 days?
As of 1 February 2020, the case definition for a person suspected to have contracted novel coronavirus has been expanded. Any person who has an

Yarragon Lions help hospital staff simulate emergency responses
Learning and development for clinical staff at West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) has been given a boost thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Yarragon

Secret Angels support people with cancer
A team of secret angels who began fundraising in honour of a friends fight against cancer have raised $25,500 in eight months to support local

Air Quality and Breathing
Our hospital does not have P2 or N95 masks. We have received a number of calls from the general public about current poor air quality

Staff share the Christmas spirit
Staff at West Gippsland Hospital know how to spread festive cheer. Over the past week staff have gone all out to dress their departments to

Give me 5 for kids helps Children in Hospital
Gippslanders have dug deep for the annual ‘Give me 5 for Kids’ campaign run by Southern Cross Austereo which has raised a record $42,922.98 to

Dialysis patients benefit from new Community Bank Cluster funding
Patients who rely on life saving dialysis at West Gippsland Hospital will benefit from a new Bendigo Bank Cluster donation fund. Drouin and District Community

Drouin Lions donate neocots for newborns
Newborns and mothers will benefit from the generosity of the Lions Club of Drouin who have donated $24,000 to our Maternity Unit. The donation will

Healthcare Group AGM reports challenging year
WGHG has reported a challenging 12 month period marked by disruption caused by construction works and a disappointing financial result. However, Board Chair, Christine Holland,

Drouin Op Shop donates $300,000 to West Gippsland Hospital
Volunteers of the Drouin Auxiliary Opportunity Shop presented a $300,000 cheque to WGHG – one of the largest single donations made by the Opp shop

Finally completed – new Short Stay Unit and Third Operating Theatre
Following almost 11 months, a new Short Stay Unit and a third Operating Theatre are complete at West Gippsland Hospital. The two projects totalling $9.3M

CYBER INCIDENT: We have no email communications
If you’ve tried to email West Gippsland Hospital or Healthcare Group this week your email has not come to us. After 4pm Monday September 30

Hospital IT system down but clinical services all running
WGHG’s Information Technology (IT) system has been impacted by a region-wide cyber security incident. This has not affected clinical services.There have been no cancellations to

Hospital new driveway to close for repair work
The new driveway and car park at West Gippsland Hospital will close on Saturday, September 28 at 3pm for re-surfacing works. Recent heavy rains have

Elective Surgery re-commences at WGHG
Elective surgery has re-commenced at West Gippsland Hospital following a two week closure of operating theatres due to issues with air conditioning. Chief Executive Officer,

$1.3M health accommodation units open
A $1.3 million development to construct accommodation to attract and retain healthcare professionals to West Gippsland Healthcare Group has been officially opened. The five modern

Warragul Lions answer call for new birthing bed
Mothers planning to have their babies at West Gippsland Hospital now have access to modern ergonomic birthing beds in all four birthing suites.This follows a

Main Hospital entry doors re-open
The front doors to West Gippsland Hospital have re-opened. People can WALK up the new pathway into the hospital or the Emergency Department. Drop off

Operating Theatres to re-open Monday July 15
Elective surgery will re-commence at West Gippsland Hospital from Monday July 15 following the completion of repair works on the existing theatres. Chief Executive Officer

Flag raising for NAIDOC week
In recognition of NAIDOC Week, a flag raising and afternoon tea was held at our Allied & Community Health centre in Gladstone Street Warragul. The

Ultrasound donation helps young patients
Children with continence issues will be diagnosed quicker and easier thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Drouin to the West Gippsland

Celebrating health service volunteers
More than 100 West Gippsland Healthcare Group Volunteers attended a special luncheon to celebrate the extraordinary impact they make across the health service. WGHG Board

Parking at West Gippsland Hospital during building works
Allow extra time for parking. There are 3 major construction projects underway at West Gippsland Hospital. Construction Projects NB: Closure of front doors has been

West Gippsland Healthcare Group achieves a first in Child Safety
WGHG is the first healthcare service in Australia to receive Childwise accreditation. WGHG Director of Allied and Community Health, Audra Fenton, said significant effort had

Fundraising record for Charity Golf
The Annual Charity Golf day to raise money for West Gippsland Hospital and the Warragul & District Specialist School has raised $37,000. The event, in

Daffodil donations support community health
A whopping fifty thousand daffodil bulbs have been donated for West Gippsland Hospital’s annual fundraiser for its Allied and Community Health programs. It’s the 25th

New driveway and car park to begin at West Gippsland Hospital
Part of the front lawn of West Gippsland Hospital has been fenced off to allow for a new roadway to join the first and second

Emergency Department staff thank Charity Fundraisers
The purchase of a ventilator and a non-invasive humidifier is helping to improve care for people presenting with breathing difficulties to the Emergency Department at

Foundations laid for new Short Stay Unit
It took fifteen concrete trucks and 115 cubic metres of concrete poured over a 6 hour period to set the foundations for the new Short

Wild West comes to Cooinda
Cowboy hats, line dancing and cacti were the order of the day for Cooinda Lodge aged care residents who recently enjoyed a ‘Wild West’ day

Volunteer concierges help during hospital building works
A group of volunteers have answered the call to help people find their way around West Gippsland Hospital while building works are underway.Eight volunteers have

Helping people with memory problems
Join us in congratulating our CDAMS team who are celebrating 20 years as a service to the Baw Baw Community. CDAMS stands for Cognitive Dementia

Major building project starts – changes to wheelchair access
The patient drop off roundabout at the front main entrance of West Gippsland Hospital IS CLOSED TO VEHICLES as construction continues on a new 8

Hospital moves to ‘end pj paralysis’
Patients who need to stay in hospital are encouraged to ditch their pyjamas or hospital gown and wear everyday clothes to get better quicker. #End

Helping hand for carers
Carers of people with a disability, illness or who are aging enjoyed a recent morning tea to help connect them to additional support services. West

Drouin Lions donate to newborns
Newborns and mothers at West Gippsland Hospital will benefit from the generosity of the Lions Club of Drouin.The group has donated $23,552 to purchase a

Give me 5 for Kids supports Special care Nursery
The annual ‘Give me 5 for Kids’ campaign run by Southern Cross Austereo has proven successful yet again with $7,981.90 donated to West Gippsland Hospital’s

It’s AGM and Staff Awards time!
Join us in congratulating staff who received long service awards at our Annual General Meeting… and guess who won a Life Governorship?! Read more…Forty-two staff

Aged care is all about living at Andrews House
Four of Andrews House oldest residents each celebrated over 100 years of living to mark Aged Care Week.Elsa (Nardi) Ryan is the oldest resident at

Major building projects to start at Hospital
If you’re coming to West Gippsland Hospital or Cooinda Lodge Nursing extra time for car parking as major building works are to begin. MORE ABOUT

Applications for Board positions open
The Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of public health services and public hospitals with

Hospital offers child-friendly healthcare
A group of pre-schoolers have seen first-hand that going to hospital can be a child-friendly experience.The children from Goodstart Child Care Centre at Warragul visited

Hospital seeks community voices
People of all ages and backgrounds with an interest in shaping the future of local healthcare are being sought by WGHG.A new Community Voices group

Charity golfers donate for new medical equipment
A recent charity golf day event and raffle has provided an equipment boost for West Gippsland Hospital and the Warragul and District Specialist School.Charity Golf

WGHG welcomes new Board members
WGHG has welcomed three new Directors to its Board and farewelled a number of long serving and retiring members.Leanne Williams, Susan Lloyd, and Sarah Lukies

Hospital staff say thank you
Staff at WGHG have sent a thank you message to the community for supporting the annual hospital equipment appeal 2018. A record total of $103,000

Drouin Men’s Shed supports dialysis patients
The Haemodialysis Unit at West Gippsland Hospital has a special place in the hearts of the Drouin Men’s Shed.Long serving Drouin Mens Shed member Bruce

Midwife mums celebrate breastfeeding week
Help is here for breast feeding mums!Sometimes even the most experienced mums need extra support and guidance to get off to a good start with

Service clubs boost Hospital Equipment Appeal
Donations from local service clubs has provided a kick start to the Annual West Gippsland Hospital Equipment Appeal. The Appeal aims to raise close to

Annual West Gippsland Hospital Equipment Appeal 2018
The community is being encouraged to dig deep for West Gippsland Healthcare Group’s Annual Hospital Equipment Appeal 2018.The Appeal aims to raise funds to purchase

Hospital volunteers ‘give a little change a lot’
WGHG celebrated what it means to ‘give a little change a lot’ thanking volunteers who work across the hospital and aged care residences.WGHG has more

Healthy achievement program for West Gippsland Healthcare Group
WGHG has been recognised for promoting and improving the health, safety and wellbeing of its 1,000 plus staff.WGHG recently completed recognition in all priority areas

I CAN Cancer Survivor program leads the way
WGHG’s ICAN project is leading the way working with cancer patients to help them improve exercise and healthy eating. The free program, which provides health coaching

Charity golfers raise record amount for West Gippsland Hospital
120 people teed off in the annual Charity Golf Day fundraiser held in Warragul to support West Gippsland Hospital.The Ambrose team tournament at Warragul Country

Daffodils set to bloom for hospital fundraiser 2018
Daffodils bulbs are set to bloom to raise funds for West Gippsland Healthcare Group.Once again, the Blyth family at Ellinbank has donated 50,000 daffodil bulbs

Give me 5 for kids helps children’s ward
Southern Cross Austereo’s ‘Give me 5 for kids’ fundraising drive presented $6,955.37 to West Gippsland Hospital.Children and young people who need to stay in West

New Obstetrics team for West Gippsland
West Gippsland Healthcare Group has announced new appointments to its Obstetrics team which provides care for women and their babies.Dr Warrick Pill has taken up

New Directors for Board
Three new Directors have been welcomed to the WGHG Board.They are Associate Professor David Hillis, Jo-anne Moorfoot and Beryl Raufer. WGHG Board Chair, Jane Leslie,

Medical ward thanks Charity Golf Fundraisers
Five electronic vital sign monitoring machines are helping to improve care and comfort for patients at WGH.The machines were purchased from donations made during this

WGHG reports strong financial result
WGHG has held its Annual General Meeting and presented awards to long serving staff and volunteers. The meeting reported WGHG revenue for the 2016-17 period

All aboard for new Rawson community bus
WGHG’s Community Health Centre at Rawson is pleased to work with Baw Baw Shire and community volunteers to secure the return of a community bus.

Buddy bears for kids in hospital
A stay at West Gippsland hospital is being made a little brighter for youngsters thanks to donations of buddy bears. The handmade bears were delivered

Spreading cheer in Oncology
Volunteers from the Hallora Hall Committee were given a welcome reception by staff and patients in the Oncology Centre at the West Gippsland Hospital. The

Dialysis staff and patients to walk for kidney health
Staff and patients at the Haemodialysis Unit have decided to conduct a Big Red Kidney Walk in Warragul on September 10.A machine keeps Alan Woollard

Fast stroke action proves life saving for Angela
Warragul’s Angela Evison knows the importance of acting fast if you think someone is having a stroke.She owes her life to her three year old

Hospital CEO gets dunked
CEO Dan Weeks made a splash at the recent Snowfest Winter Festival in Warragul volunteering to get dunked in an ice tank for charity.Dan joined

I.CAN offers new support to cancer survivors
People who have been diagnosed with, or survived cancer, have additional support to improve their health and quality of life through a new pilot program

Hospital Equipment Appeal wins support from community!
WGHG is close to reaching its target of $80,000 to purchase much needed medical equipment for its hospital and aged care residences. The campaign has

Flag raising and bush scones for NAIDOC week
WGHG is getting into the spirit of NAIDOC Week. Staff, indigenous elders and visitors celebrated with a flag raising ceremony in the garden at the

Improved Urology Service for WGHG
A new integrated urology service will commence at West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) from 1st July 2017.The expanded urology program will provide a comprehensive program

Daffodils deliver funds for hospital
WGHG in partnership with Blyth Bros Daffodil Growers in Ellinbank, are once again selling daffodil bulbs in March and April, to raise funds for WGHG’s

West Gippsland Healthcare Group AGM and Awards Event
WGHG held its AGM on 17th November at the Warragul Reception & Conference Centre, which saw 150 people from the community attend. The proceedings started

Drouin Primary School’s achievements lead the way
Drouin Primary School can say it is one of the healthiest in the region after becoming the first local government school in the Baw Baw

Improving the health and wellbeing of students
Drouin Secondary College Year 8 students who are undertaking the ‘Hands on Learning’ program have grown a flourishing crop of vegetables throughout winter. The students

Local Walkers win Gold in Olympic Year
The National Heart Foundation of Australia has presented the Victorian 2016 Golden Shoe Awards to Heart Foundation Walking members who have gone that extra mile

Frock Up Event a success
The recent Frock Up Death & Dying Event held to raise money for the WGH Oncology Unit drew a large crowd of over 250 people.

Trafalgar Lioness Club donate one last time
The Trafalgar Lioness Club recently donated two cheques to the West Gippsland Hospital. Both the Palliative Care and Oncology Units received $500 each towards new

Yarragon Early Learning Centre Eats a Rainbow
The children at Yarragon Early Learning Centre were excited to learn about ‘Eating a Rainbow’ when they were visited by the Health Promotion Team from

21 years of daffodils and still going strong
21 years ago Elise Blyth was born at the West Gippsland Hospital and her grandparents John and Robin Blyth couldn’t have been happier. It was

Drouin Golf Club – Ladies Charity Golf Day
The Drouin Golf Club Ladies Section recently held their Charity Golf Day which raised funds for WGHG’s ‘Know Your Midwife’ (KYM) program.Thanks to the generosity

CWA donate to Breast Care Nurse at WGH
The Latrobe Central Group of the CWA recently held a fundraising event that raised $250 for the Breast Care nurse program based at WGH.Thanks to

Yarragon Lions Club donate $8,485
The Yarragon Lions Club recently donated two resuscitation mannequins valued at $8,485 to the West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG). Media Release

Club 88 Donation to Oncology
Club 88 recently donated $1,500 to the Oncology Unit at West Gippsland Hospital. The funds will be used to purchase a new chair for oncology

Dino on the move
Affectionately known by staff and young patients as Dorothy the Dino, WGH staff recently farewelled their beloved dinosaur as she was loaded onto the back

Cooinda Refurbishment
WGHG’s Cooinda Lodge aged care residence recently received a contribution of $250,000 from the DHHS towards the refurbishment of the communal living and zone areas

Haemodialysis donation from Greenhills
The Greenhills Community Benevolent Society recently donated $7,450 to the Haemodialysis Unit to fund three new inverter air conditioners in preparation for the up and

Food Affordability Research in Drouin shows promising trends
The WGHG Health Promotion Team and Central West Gippsland Primary Care Partnership (CWGPCP) recently completed the Drouin Food Security Project.The project identified whether residents in

Blokes in the Kitchen cook up a storm for CFA volunteers
West Gippsland Healthcare Group recently conducted a four week ‘Blokes in the Kitchen’ men’s cooking course in Longwarry. Ten local men attended the course, learning

Butt Out At Hospital
WGH will be the next area where smoking bans will be enforced as part of new state government legislation forcing people to butt out in

Executive appointment – Director of Nursing & Midwifery
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group are thrilled to have appointed Kathy Kinrade to the role of Director of Nursing and Midwifery. Kathy has been acting

2015 Daffodil Bulb Fundraiser
The Blyth Bros Daffodil Growers in Ellinbank and West Gippsland Healthcare Group are holding their annual daffodil bulbs fundraiser in March and April, to raise

Energy Efficiency Project
West Gippsland Healthcare Group is delighted to announce the commencement of a large-scale Energy Efficiency Project which is being financed by the Victorian Government Treasury.

Donation to WGH Paediatric Ward
Radio station Star FM’s annual ‘Give me 5 for Kids’ campaign has again delivered wonderful results with funds recently donated to the West Gippsland Hospital.This

‘New Hospital. Have Your Say’ – Survey Results
A study was recently conducted to investigate and document the communities’ perception and thoughts in relation to the proposed new hospital development. Here are the

Yes Vote for New Hospital
Overwhelming community support for a new hospital on a greenfield site will form the backbone for pre-election lobbying for state government funding.With the community clearly

District Nurses celebrate 50 years of operation
Last week, the West Gippsland Hospital’s District Nursing Service celebrated their 50th year of operation.The service commenced back in September 1964, with sister Norma Symons

New hospital beds for patients
Thanks to a significant donation from the Drouin Auxiliary earlier this year, the West Gippsland Hospital recently took delivery of 48 new hospital beds.Technology advances

Gippsland Sporting and Classic Car Register Donation
The Gippsland Sporting and Classic Car Register recently donated a $4,251 cheque to Cooinda Lodge to purchase a portable lifting hoist.Patient lifting devices are frequently

Drouin Auxiliary donate $400,000 to hospital
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is thrilled to receive an enormous $400,000 donation from the Drouin Auxiliary.Auxiliary president Mr James White said the team of

Games for kids in hospital
Local Drouin business owner Paul Wakin from Watt A Sparky, recently showed his support to the children’s ward by supplying them with handheld gaming consoles

New equipment for Children’s Ward
The annual ‘Give me 5 for Kids’ campaign run by local radio station Star FM, proved yet again to be very successful with a total

Wurreker Award Finalist – Troy Jennings
Troy Jennings, Aboriginal Liaison Officer was recently awarded Finalist in the 2013 Wurreker Awards, held in Melbourne. Troy Jennings, Aboriginal Liaison Officer for the West

A pleasing result for WGHG
WGHG held their Annual General Meeting on 15th October which saw close to 100 people from the community attend. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group held

Safety boost for Hospital staff
Safety and security for doctors, nurses and other health staff at the West Gippsland Hospital will be boosted by a State government grant of $25,000.Read

Gippsland 4WD donation to Operating Theatre
The Gippsland 4WD Club recently presented a cheque for $15,000 to the West Gippsland Hospitals’ Operating Theatre. The monies donated will be used to purchase

Bowlers raise funds for Oncology
The Warragul Bowling and the Warragul RSL Bowls Club recently hosted fundraising events to raise funds for the Oncology Unit at West Gippsland Hospital. The