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Mt Perry Hervey Bay Childers Gayndah, image courtesy of Eidsvold Tourism and Events /Vince Valitutti Maryborough About Gayndah Gayndah Gayndah is located in the , situated on the and the . It lies approximately 365km north of and 150km south-west of Bundaberg.

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Queensland, founded in 1849. It maintains its old- Queen St world charm today, with several heritage-listed Burnett Hwy sites including Mellors Drapery, a section of the Arthur St State School, Gayndah Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, Pineapple St Porter St The Racecourse and several rail bridges. Maud St Warton St Sheep and mining brought settlers into the area, Maud St To Biggenden GAYNDAH but it was the drier, less humid climate, rich volcanic HOSPITAL and alluvial soils and plenty of sunshine that set the area up as a prime citrus growing centre. Gayndah is famous for its biennial Orange Festival which celebrates the abundant citrus produce. Gayndah Hospital Country hospitality, The town centre is a short walking distance from the 69 Warton Street, Gayndah Qld 4625 hospital and has services including a grocery store, Phone: 07 4161 3500 professional health service post office, pharmacy, bank, newsagent, bakery, cafes and service stations.

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service respectfully acknowledges the

Traditional Custodians of the land and water on which we work and live. WBHHS_0115_SEP2019 We pay our respects to Elders and leaders past, present and emerging. Services we offer Staying in touch General services We understand the importance of family and friends • 24-hour Emergency • Plaster clinic in your recovery. Wide Bay Hospital and Health Department • PORT/PICC care Service can offer the following to help your family • Acute inpatient services • Palliative care keep in touch. • Outpatient services • Pathology • General medical services • Sub-acute rehabilitation On the telephone • Medical imaging • Wound clinic Call 07 4161 3500 to be transferred to a patient. Specialist and visiting services • Antenatal/postnatal care • Paediatrician In person Getting here About Gayndah Hospital • Audiology • Psychiatry Gayndah Hospital is located at 69 Warton Street. Gayndah Hospital is a small rural facility providing care • BreastScreen • Sexual health Please see the map on the back of this brochure. for a wide range of conditions. A helipad is on site and a • Dental services • Telehealth, including designated palliative care unit is used for special client • Diabetes educator Tele‑chemotherapy If you’re transferring from one of our other needs. • Nurse Navigator • Vaccinations facilities, your transport will be arranged free • Optometry • Women’s health nurse of charge. There are substantial numbers of allied, community • Pacemaker clinic and oral health staff based in Gayndah, who provide Community and allied health services Family may be eligible for the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme when they come to visit you. services for clients locally and at other facilities • Aboriginal and Torres Strait • Exercise physiology throughout the North Burnett. Islander health • Heart and lung Visiting hours Beds: 10  • Adult, child and youth rehabilitation mental health • Occupational therapy 10am–8pm. • Alcohol and Other Drugs • Physiotherapy Parking What to expect • Child health • Podiatry • Personalised care, with the same professional, safety • Chronic pain services • Psychology Free onsite and off-street parking available for and quality standards you can expect at a larger hospital • Chronic condition program • Social work patients and visitors. • Generous outdoor areas and grounds, plus beautiful • Community health • Speech pathology surrounding natural landscapes • Dietetics Outreach services • Modern facilities and equipment The Rural and Allied Community Health Service is based in • Access to allied health assistants, who will help you Gayndah, onsite at Gayndah Hospital. Services are provided along your recovery pathway. on a regular outreach basis to hospitals and multipurpose health services across the North Burnett, Childers and Gin Gin, through face-to-face and Telehealth clinics. Clinics are by appointment only.