News - November 2017

NDHS better equips staff
Numurkah Leader

29 November 2017
The number of occupational violence incidents has spiked at Numurkah District Health Service, however CEO Jacque Phillips is quick to placate any concerns that might stem from the uptick.

The NDHS keeps it safe
​Numurkah Leader 

29 November 2017
The Numurkah District Health Service has scored a 96% patient safety culture, 16% above the state average.  

FaceTime for doctors
​Numurkah Leader 

22 November 2017
Locals may no longer need to travel as far as their GP for a medical consultation, instead only requiring a smartphone, but Numurkah District Health Service Primary Health Manager Robyn Sprunt is quick to add that this option is only available for certain people.

Proposal to join Health Services to improve care for local communities
Media Release

22 November 2017
Local communities could be the big winner from a proposal to combine the management operations of three local hospitals.
 
Nathalia District Hospital, Cobram District Health and Numurkah District Health Service today announced they are exploring a proposal to join health services together to improve service delivery and access to care for local communities.

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Local health services set to join forces
​Numurkah Leader 

22 November 2017
Residents could be poised to receive enhanced health care and treatment in light of a recent proposal to combine the management operations of the three hospitals, Numurkah District Health Service, Nathalia District Hospital and Cobram District Health.

Tackling violence against women
​Numurkah Leader 

22 November 2017
Numurkah District Health Service CEO Jacque Phillips said the local health service is doing its part in stamping out violence against women in the lead up to White Ribbon Day.

Jock gets Life Governor Award
​Numurkah Leader 

22 November 2017
Norman 'Jock' McPherson was awarded a Life Governors Award last Tuesday night, for his contribution to local health services and the community.

Rise in Hospital Visits
​Numurkah Leader 

15 November 2017
According to the latest Victorian Health Services Performance data, more patients are being admitted to Numurkah Hospital compared to last year.
Data is released on a quarterly basis throughout the year, with July-September being the latest quarter.  The statistics cover multiple categories, all of which have seen a general spike when compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

Funding boost for NDHS
​Numurkah Leader 

8 November 2017
Murray Primary Health Network will donate crucial money to the Numurkah District Health Service in a bid to improve services for people suffering from pulmonary diseases.
Murray Primary Health Network will donate crucial money to the Numurkah District Health Service in a bid to improve services for people suffering from pulmonary diseases.​