Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: HARP has a care coordination team with expertise in respiratory, cardiac and diabetes. The service includes access to nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and other health disciplines based on individual assessed need.

We work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team, including GPs and facilitate onward referrals as necessary.

AIMS
The aim of the HARP service is to:

prevent emergency health crisis
assist clients to improve skills to reduce preventable deterioration
assist clients in maintaining their health
assist clients to have improved ability to manage their conditions
provide professional suppport in both the home and centre environments
reduce hospital admission and length of any hospital stay
facilitate maintenance groups for appropriate clients

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: This program is designed to give clients who have completed either the Cardiac Rehabilitation or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs ongoing support and exercise.

Where:
Seymour Aquatic Centre

When:
Thursdays 1.30pm to 3pm

Cost:
$8.30


Contact the Ambulatory Care Centre on 5735 8050 for further information.




Referrals
Referrals to be made to to

Julie Crook
Phone: 03 57358050
Fax: 03 57358090
Email: acc.sey.intake@humehealth.org.au

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Nurse Unit Manager 03 5793 6170, 24 hours/7 days

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Physiotherapy assessment and treatment. 6-8 weeks time limited service.

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Excellence in Residential Aged Care
Barrabill House is an accredited High Care Residential facility, licensed for 30 beds
Offering a comfortable, safe, bright and friendly home-like environment for public and private residents who are disabled, frail and aged
Brand new, state-of-art modern facility directly opposite the Hospital, which offers 30 single or double rooms, all with ensuite facilities
Community sitting rooms, dining and lounge area, activities room, two outdoor courtyard areas
24/7 emergency call service, supported by a team of skilled professional nursing, diversional therapy personnel and support staff
Onsite and visiting services include Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Podiatrist, Diversional Therapist, Hairdresser
Home cooked nutritionally balanced meals including special dietary needs
An extensive range of activities and craft

Our Residential Aged Care facility has unrestricted visiting hours. A courtesy telephone call is requested if visiting outside normal sociable hours.

As soon as we receive your completed application form, you will be placed on a waiting list for a place in Barrabill House. When a place becomes available, it will be allocated based on a number of relevant factors, including waiting time and health status.

The fees for residential aged care are set by the Commonwealth Government. Details of fees and charges can be obtained at the Australian Government Department of Health and Aging website on http://www.health.gov.au/

Where can I obtain more information?
You can contact the Nurse Unit Manager at Barrabill House on 03 5793 6170 to arrange a visit to discuss your needs.

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Occupational Therapy aims to help the client maximise participation in meaningful activities in daily life and increase his/her independence at home and in the community.

A qualified Occupational Therapist will assess the client and develop a personalised and comprehensive program to suit the client's needs.
The program may include training in new skills and assessment for home modifications, if required.
Equipment is available on loan - fees may apply.
Where to find us?
Address: Bretonneux Street, Seymour (enter from Villers Street)
Telephone: 5735 8050

We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm.





Referrals
Referrals to be made to to

Julie Crook
Phone: 03 57358050
Fax: 03 57358090
Email: acc.sey.intake@humehealth.org.au

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Hospital or home visits - Monday to Friday. Offering support, care and advice to those suffering terminal illnesses, Bereavement counselling and support. Further service provided to patients and their families by trained Volunteers

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: What services are available?
Home Care - assistance with domestic cleaning
Personal Care assistance with personal hygiene.
To receive this service the District Nurse will carry out a personal care assessment
Personal Assistance - assistance with shopping, attending medical or health related appointments
Respite Care provision of a qualified worker to relieve a carer for short periods
Transport assistance with transport to medical or health related appointments
Nursing Care visits from qualified registered nurses to assist with wound care, medication and other nursing-related care.
To receive this service you will need a nursing assessment. This usually takes place prior to leaving hospital

Food Service in exceptional cases, the Care Coordinator may explore the option of providing meals.
Allied Health Services in some cases, the program can arrange for allied health services, such as physiotherapy or occupational therapy. This is a limited service.


How do I arrange Post Acute Care?
A program coordinator will visit you in Hospital, to talk to you about your needs and confirm that you are eligible for the program. After this assessment, the program coordinator will arrange for the services you need. A program coordinator will also contact you once you are home to discuss how you are going.

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Hydrotherapy is a physiotherapy treatment carried out in water. It is conducted and supervised by a physiotherapist. The aim of Hydrotherapy is the rehabilitation of neurological, musculoskeletal and / or cardiovascular function of the individual.

The Hydrotherapy Program is held weekly at the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre.

For further information and to enrol in the program, contact us at the Ambulatory Care Centre. We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm

Where to find us?
Address: Bretonneux Street, Seymour (enter from Villers Street)

Telephone: 03 5735 8050




Referrals
Referrals to be made to to

Julie Crook
Phone: 03 57358050
Fax: 03 57358090
Email: acc.sey.intake@humehealth.org.au

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Meditrak System - Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm 5735 8050

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: What type of care is offered?
Examinations (check-ups)
Treatment, including:
Dental sealants to prevent decay
Application of fluoride
Fillings
X-rays
Extractions
Who provides the treatment?
All general treatment is proived by qualified dental therapists
More complex care is performed by dentists

How do I enrol my child in the Oral Health Service?
Contact 5793 6126 for details.

How often can I use the Oral Health Service?
Once enrolled, your child will receive a notice of offer every 12 or 24 months, according to their identified risk status.

Children at low-risk of dental disease will be contacted every 24 months
Children with a high risk of dental disease will be contacted every 12 months

What does it cost?
Contact 5793 6126 for details.

Where can I find Adult and Preschool Dental Services?
Shepparton: 5832 3050 Offers preschool, Youth Dental and Adult Dental

Benalla: 5761 2200 Offers Youth Dental and Adult Dental Only

Epping: 9409 8766 Offers preschool, Youth Dental and Adult Dental

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: The District Nursing Service is operated by qualified nurses and is part of the services offered by Seymour Health. We help our clients with a wide range of conditions and situations, including:

Wound care
Diabetes management
Medication management
Continence management
Confusion/dementia care
Carer support
Palliative care
Post-acute care
Hospital in the home program
Support and maintenance
Referral for personal care

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: 2 District Nursing Services - Seymour and surrounding district - Avenel, Nagambie, Puckapunyal, Trawool, Tabilk, Northwood, Mangalore, Wahring Mon-Fri - 8.00am to 4.00pm - Sat-Sun - 8:00am to 4:30. Contact Ian Pirie - 5735 8060

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Pre-Admission Clinic is run on an appointment system by SH Nursing Staff to prepare you for your surgery or procedure by:

carrying out a health assessment to determine your fitness for the planned procedure;
providing you with information about the procedure and answering of any questions you may have, and
planning additional services that may be required on discharge to meet your physical, social or psychological care needs

What will happen at the Pre-Admission Clinic?
The Nurse will explain what is involved with your hospital stay, your recovery, length of stay in hospital and going home from hospital
Your blood pressure will be checked, your weight recorded and you will be asked to provide details about your health and medical history
If further tests (i.e. heart trace - ECG, blood tests) are required, the Nurse will arrange these.

Following this assessment, the Pre-Admission Nurse may also request that you visit your Anaesthetist before surgery.

The Anaesthetist will assess your fitness for surgery and anaesthesia, recommend a type of anaesthesia to suit your needs and discuss pain relief options.

For Orthopaedic Surgery, you may also be seen at the Pre-Admission Clinic by the Physiotherapist and / or Occupational Therapist who will assess your physical needs and discuss exercise, recovery and going home plan.

What do I need to bring to the Pre-admission clinic?

Any medications (in their original packaging if available) or puffers currently being used (or a detailed list of amounts and times taken) including herbal and over the counter products purchased from health food shops, supermarkets or pharmacies.
Pacemaker - type and manufacturer details (if you have one)
Your blood group card (if you have one)
Any medical letters, x-rays, or recent blood test results
A list of questions regarding your surgery and/or recovery
You may wish to have a support person (family or friend) come with you, particularly if you have hearing difficulties or a disability that makes you dependant on others for assistance
When does Pre-Admission Clinic run?
Mondays from 10am to 6pm
Thursdays from 12.30 to 8.30pm
Allow 30 minutes for your appointment

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Seymour Health provides a qualified Diabetes Education Program by a Registered Nurse who sees clients by appointment. Clinics are conducted at the Ambulatory Care Centre opposite the Hospital. Access is via Villers Street. Appointments are available each Wednesday between 8.30am - 5pm and can be made by contacting ACC Reception on 5735 8050. A referral from your GP is required.

Clients with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can access:

Education
Information
Support
Training in the use of Glucometers
Provision of and training in the use of Novopens
Dietary advice
Referral to Dietitian and Podiatrist
What to bring to your appointment:

Medications list, including insulin

Copies of recent blood tests (your GP can help you with this):

HbA1C
Lipids
LFT's
Microalbuminuria

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Seymour Health does not have on-site doctors available at all times. Local GPs provide emergency and after hour care on an on-call basis.

The Nurse Practitioner or in-charge Nurse will assess the patient in the Urgent Care Centre to decide what level of care he or she might require. The provision of advice, support and care will be based on this assessment. This may range from non-urgent care to urgent care required within 10 minutes. The Nurse in charge will consult with the GP on call and medical care will be provided as required.

Patients who don't require urgent care may be referred to their GP the next working day.

The doctor on-call will be contacted if necessary and will come from their clinic or home to provide the required medical care. The attending GP will charge an attendance fee for this service.
If your condition requires more specialist investigation or care than can be provided at Seymour Health, transfer by ambulance may be required.
The patient is responsible for the cost of the ambulance transport.

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is designed to give clients and their family/friends the knowledge and confidence for healthy living through a 6-week program consisting of education, support and supervised exercise.
The program is aimed at both disease prevention and cardiac rehabilitation -therefore, anyone is welcome to participate.

Most people participating in the program fall into one of two categories:

people who have had heart disease or heart surgery, or
those who have been identified with risk factors leading to heart disease, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, overweight, lack of fitness or diabetes.

For further information and to enrol in the program, contact us at the Ambulatory Care Centre. We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

Where to find us?

Address: Bretonneux Street, Seymour (enter from Villers Street)

Telephone: 5735 8050





Referrals
Referrals to be made to to

Julie Crook
Phone: 03 57358050
Fax: 03 57358090
Email: acc.sey.intake@humehealth.org.au

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing

Additional Information: Urgent Care Centre

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: The Planned Activity Group provides a social activities program for eligible frail, aged and younger people with disabilities. Planned Activity Groups aim to meet the needs and interests of older people in a manner that promotes participation and enjoyment.
We are located in the Community Services building at the rear of the hospital.

Planned Activity Groups aim to:
Provide programs that encourage participation in a variety of activities that cater for individual interests and capabilities
Encourage friendships and connectedness within our community
Meet the needs of people with dementia in a safe and secure environment

Planned Activity Groups provide:
Support with personal care requirements
Respite and support to carers

Activities include:
Day outings
Guest speakers
Music
Bingo
Cards
Exercise and physical games
Celebration days (Melbourne Cup, Australia Day etc)
We are located in the Community Services Building located at the rear of the hospital.

Hours of Operation
Our program is centre based with a monthly outing. The centre is open during weekdays.

Transport:
The Centre has a small bus with wheelchair access and a hoist. The bus is driven by Centre staff to assist you. Those who can are encouraged to make their own arrangements.

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: The Renal Dialysis Unit at Seymour Health is a satellite unit under the Royal Melbourne Hospital. If emergency dialysis care is needed out of hours, you will require transport to the parent hospital.

If you feel unwell outside our hours of operations we strongly recommend that you contact your doctor or the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Avoid waiting until your next scheduled dialysis session, as delays may be detrimental to your health.

Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7am to 7.30pm, for a morning and an afternoon shift
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7am to 1.30pm, for a morning shift only
Sunday - closed


In case of emergency
Admission to the Renal Dialysis Unit is arranged by the Coordinator of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Dialysis Service in Consultation with the nursing staff of the Seymour Health unit.

Holiday patients are accepted only if space is available.

Prior to being admitted to the Seymour Health Renal Dialysis Unit, we will require the following information:
Letter from your transferring hospital
Letter from your doctor detailing full medical and surgical history, medications, etc.
most recent blood test results
HIV. Hep C, Hep B and MRSA status
Details of level of patient participation, ie setting up chair/fistula packs, etc.
Venous access details
Recent renal chemistry
Ferrum administration record

Please note that you are required to bring your own supply of medications and drugs used while dialysing, such as Ferrum and Eprex.

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Private on-site facility.

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Well Women's Clinic
The Well Women's Clinic offers free information and advice on women's health. It is a confidential service, run by women for women.

Services

Information and advice on women's health issues
Pap smears and registration with the Pap Test Registry for reminders
Instruction on breast self-examination
Pre-pregnancy information and advice
Contraceptive information
Conditions that require medical treatment are referred to your GP.
Where to find us
The Well Women's Clinic is located at Seymour District Memorial Hospital's Ambulatory Care Centre, opposite the main hospital building on the corner of Bretonneux and Villers Street.

Our direct phone number is 5735 8056

Hours of Operation
The Clinic is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Address:
1 Bretonneux Street, SEYMOUR, VIC, 3660

Billing:
Other Option