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@Pivotonian1838 We have some of the best views! All the best.

Room with a view Fantastic staff @BarwonHealth Everything has gone well Talk tomorrow 🇦🇺 LiveLoveGeelong

Spotted on the security feed! 🎅 Santa's making his rounds early this year at University Hospital Geelong. Merry Christmas and happy holidays from everyone at Barwon Health.

A new project is aiming to improve the lives of people living with asthma, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from respiratory inhalers. Read more about the new roadmap here: barwonhealth.org.au/news/item/asth…

The digital version of our staff newsletter Auricle is out now! Read the latest news around Barwon Health here: barwonhealth.org.au/images/13618_A…

We've been working hard to reduce the waiting time for planned surgery, with some amazing success thanks to our teamwork and partnerships in the community. Read more in today's @GeelongAddy or on our website: barwonhealth.org.au/news/item/opin…

Everyone in our community has a role to play in addressing the stigma associated with mental health services and the people who use them, including our daily interactions on social media and local news coverage.

@mbismark Welcome! Hope you enjoy your time with us.

@bees_oz We recommend masks are worn in all clinical spaces.

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Innovation leads to better health outcomes and we recently celebrated the work of our staff in this area with the Barwon Best Care Awards. In today's Geelong Advertiser, chief medical officer Prof. Ajai Verma has outlined some of the projects driving innovation at Barwon Health.

Geelong residents Helen Morrison and Faye Blackney visited Wallace Lodge this week to bring some bright colour and extra warmth to residents. The two friends crocheted two large tubs of patchwork quilts and blankets to donate to the aged care residence at the McKellar Centre.

We recently partnered with @salvos #Geelong to offer rough sleepers the opportunity to receive a flu & covid vaccination via a mobile outreach van. bit.ly/3yIuvV7

@aussieboroboy Masks are recommended in all clinical areas due to a rise in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, RSV and Influenza.

Anyone confirm that @BarwonHealth have asked staff to wear #masks again? #Covid

The Barwon Early Parenting Centre will soon be available to families for extra specialist support as they adjust to becoming parents - particularly with sleep patterns, feeding, behaviour, and responding to developmental stages for children up to the age of four. Read more below:

@ross48801 Hi Ross, if your question is about an appointment you can complete this form online barwonhealth.org.au/patients-visit…

@BarwonHealth does anyone ever answer the outpatients line, waiting about 40 mins now to just being on hold music 🤦‍♂️

Happy Easter from everyone at Barwon Health! Our nurses Eden Whittaker, Brielle Hardiman, and Amelia Black enjoyed some Easter fun with Lotte and Blair, who visited the children's ward. Photo 📸 Ivan Kemp Read more in the Geelong Indy: geelongindy.com.au/news/28-03-202…

Along with @Deakin, we met with former Sex Discrimination Commissioner @Kate_Jenkins_ AO yesterday, as we strive to respond to and prevent sexual harassment in our workplace while improving gender equality and healthcare more broadly. Read more here: barwonhealth.org.au/news/item/stra…

We're proud to play a role in great patient outcomes, such as this story about Portland's Graham Pratt, who was treated in our ICU after his life was saved by a team effort from paramedics, firefighters, his wife and a GoodSAM Responder. ambulance.vic.gov.au/portland-wife-…

This year Barwon Health is celebrating #HealthyLunchboxWeek Fuel kids' adventures and curious minds with a well-balanced lunchbox. Preparation is key! Visit bit.ly/3GzXYyI for lunchbox inspiration or email healthycommunities@barwonhealth.org.au for more information.

This year Barwon Health is celebrating #HealthyLunchboxWeek Make sure you include something from each food group for a well-balanced lunchbox. Visit bit.ly/3GzXYyI for lunchbox inspiration or email healthycommunities@barwonhealth.org.au for more information.

This year Barwon Health is celebrating #HealthyLunchboxWeek Fuel kids' adventures and curious minds with a well-balanced lunchbox. Need ideas? Visit bit.ly/3GzXYyI for lunchbox inspiration or email the Healthy Communities Unit via healthycommunities@barwonhealth.org.au