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Kilmore Pregnancy Care Clinics (Antenatal)
At Kilmore Hospital, we are referred to as a Low Risk Maternity Service, providing maternity services to women who experience an uncomplicated pregnancy and birth without the need of ongoing specialist care in the Mitchell Shire region. At Kilmore Hospital we offer the following: What to expect from the service? At Kilmore Hospital we use
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Victorian Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an evidence-based program that helps people living with chronic lung disease improve breathlessness, increase exercise capacity, build strength and confidence, and stay well. It delivers the same core benefits as traditional pulmonary rehabilitation, using a secure digital platform so you can take part from your own home. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a
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Older Persons Care Hub (OPCH)
The Older Persons Care Hub (OPCH) delivers specialist geriatric care to older adults in their homes, focusing on those at risk of potentially avoidable hospital admissions. Our team recognises the value of home-based care and conducts comprehensive in-home assessments, providing short-term, targeted interventions to support safety and independence within the community. Our team is staffed
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Treatment of Oral Anticancer Systemic Therapies (TOAST)
TOAST (Treatment of Oral Anticancer Systemic Therapies) is a service to coordinate and help you manage taking oral medicine at home for your cancer treatment. The TOAST coordinator is an experienced cancer care nurse. They will: What to expect from the service? The TOAST coordinator is located at Norther Hospital Epping and Northern Specialist Care,
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Early Stroke Discharge
The Early Stroke Discharge is a program available for patients admitted to Northern Health following a stroke enabling – where appropriate – early discharge home The Early Stroke Discharge Program (ESD) has been developed to help patients with stroke return home earlier by providing rehabilitation within the patient’s home environment or closest Northern Health site
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Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH)
Home Based services which facilitate early discharge from hospital which are available for some patients discharged from Northern Health services The Home based rehabilitation programs offer an alternative approach to staying in hospital and aim to support recovery after an injury or illness. These are non-admitted services providing access to Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and
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Post Acute Care (PAC)
Northern Post-Acute Care (PAC) provides short term care (usually up to 4 weeks) to help people get better at home following a public hospital stay. PAC mainly supports people who have limited help, or who care for others at home. People being discharged from a public hospital (including emergency departments, acute services and subacute services)
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Persistent Pain Management Service
Persistent or chronic pain, is pain that continues for longer than 3 to 6 months, often beyond what is expected for the initial injury or condition. Persistent pain can impact a person in many areas, including their function and quality of life. Pain is complex and requires a holistic team approach to treatment. The Persistent
