Tag: Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Quiet achiever in spotlight

Senior Millicent registered nurse Alice Brennan was a finalist in the Quiet Achiever category in the 2022 annual Limestone Coast Local Health Network awards. She...

Medical leader recognised for health efforts

Prominent doctor and medical executive Dr Elaine Pretorius (pictured) has been recognised for her contribution to community health in the Limestone Coast following the...

Care workers celebrated

Aged Care Employee Day was marked at various locations across the Limestone Coast on Sunday to celebrate and honour Australia’s aged care workers. The theme...

Emergency marquee closed

Patients presenting to the Mount Gambier Hospital will no longer have to enter via the Emergency Department marquee. A statement issued by the Limestone Coast...

‘Code White’ enacted

A “Code White” rating was recently enacted at the Mount Gambier Hospital due to an increase in furloughed staff as a result of COVID-19. A...

Hospital restrictions swept back in


Anumber of restrictions were recently tightened across the Limestone Coast Local Health Network due to an increase in COVID cases in the Limestone Coast. Visitors...

Local health network connects with workers

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network has just released its Staff Engagement Strategy for 2021-2024. It will impact the 1500 staff and 600 volunteers in...

Quiet health achiever in spotlight

Thousands of patients, staff and visitors pass through the front doors of Millicent Hospital each year and their first point-of-contact is administration officer David...

New location for vaccination clinic

The former Millicent veterinary clinic is now being used as a temporary COVID vaccination clinic. The Millicent Hospital COVID-19 vaccination clinic has moved to the...

Young nurse tops award

One of the region’s most dedicated and talented young health professionals is a Mount Gambier resident who nurses at Millicent Hospital. Associate Nurse Unit Manager...

Spotlight on on Limestone Coast heath excellence

Local health workers were celebrated at a recent awards ceremony with a difference. The Limestone Coast Local Health Network held its 2021 awards online to...

Vaccine clinic ‘talk of town’

A dedicated COVID vaccination clinic will be established in Millicent if the rumours are correct. The SE Voice understands the Federal Government is in negotiations...

Hospital care secure

The head of the Mount Gambier hospital has moved to allay community concerns over access to private facilities and palliative care at the facility...