Busselton Health Campus Services Directory
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Busselton Health Campus Services Directory Services Description Contact Aboriginal Liaison Officer Support for Aboriginal clients and their families navigating the health system. 9753 6500 Aged Care Services The South West Aged Care Team provides services to older people, those with disabilities, their families and 9781 4000 carers. Their aim is to maintain and improve the health, independence and quality of life of their clients. Child Development Services Child Development Services are for families of children from 0 to 18 years of age. The team consists of Allied 9753 6500 Health Assistant, Audiologists, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Paediatrician, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Speech Pathologists. Child Health & School Health Community Child Health Nurses are available for developmental check-up, advice & parenting programs at 1800 947 949 Services clinics in Busselton, Vasse, Dunsborough & Margaret River. Community School Health nurses provides services in the Naturaliste region in Primary and Secondary Schools. Maternity Unit, Childbirth & The Maternity unit includes two birthing suites with baths and six perinatal rooms. Two rooms contain double 9753 6500 Parenting Education beds to offer partner stay options. Antenatal services include antenatal outpatient clinic, preparation for childbirth education, one day childbirth education classes and maternity unit tours. In-home midwifery visits are available post birth for women in the City of Busselton up to 10 days post birth. Allied Health Outpatient service Outpatient and community based services for sub-acute rehabilitation, post-operative follow up, stroke and 9753 6500 chronic disease provided by Allied Health Assistants, Continence Nurse, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Social Workers and Speech Pathologists. Geriatric Services Geriatric Medical Clinics (GEM clinics) are held twice a week. GPs can refer patients who have memory issues, 9753 6500 Parkinson’s disease or complex medical issues to see a Geriatrician. Immunisation clinics Free community immunisation clinics available in Busselton, Vasse, Dunsborough and Margaret River 97536478 www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au Mental Health Services Community Mental Health Service operates Monday to Friday 9.00 – 4.00. The service offers; 9753 6400 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Youth Mental Health Service (16 – 24 Years) and Adult Mental After hours rural link 1800 552002 Health Service. Aboriginal support workers work with all the services. All referrals are assessed with services provided for people with moderate to severe mental illness in the Busselton /Dunsborough area. Palliative Care & Hospice Inpatient and community nursing care for people and families experiencing a progressive life-limiting illness. 9753 6500 Services Outpatient Clinics Clinics available each week include pre admission clinic, hospital nursing discharge service for wound care, 9753 6500 infusions and Stomal Therapy Cancer Nurse Clinics. Soon to start Joint Seminars for patients having knee or hip surgery Rehabilitation Service Inpatient rehabilitation provides an opportunity for patients to regain independence after an accident or illness, 9753 6500 supported by doctors, nurses and therapists. Outpatient rehabilitation provides group and individual programs to assist people to regain confidence and independence. Surgical Services Public Elective surgery for general surgery, Endoscopic / colonoscopy, gynaecology, urology, plastics, 9753 6500 ophthalmology, orthopaedic, Dental and knee and hip surgery. Emergency Department / Short Open 24/7- for Emergencies Stay Unit Staff consists of Emergency Medicine Specialist, GPs, Senior Medical Practitioners , Emergency qualified Nurses and a Nurse Practitioner. Telehealth Telehealth is the delivery of health care at a distance, using Information and Communication Technology (ICT). People in regional WA can use videoconferencing to attend appointments with their clinician in Perth or another 9722 2794 location. You’re welcome to contact us to enquire about a Telehealth appointment on 9722 2794. Visiting Specialists A variety of visiting specialists operate clinics on a regular basis from our Campus: Cardiologist, 9753 6500 Gastroenterologist, Ocularist, Anaesthetist, Orthotics, Respiratory Testing , Gynaecology, Stress Testing, Sleep clinics You are welcome to contact us to enquire about these clinics. Other DHAC District Health Advisory Council for the Busselton Health Campus meet bimonthly at the Busselton Health Campus, contact the Hospital for more information on 9753 6376. Volunteers You are welcome to contact us to enquire about volunteering. Please call 9753 6376 Get in touch Busselton Health Campus Mill St Busselton, WA, 6280 Telephone: (08) 9753 6500 .