Alpine Health is a multi purpose service that is dynamic and innovative in its approach to meeting the health needs of the Alpine Shire communities.
Our mission is to 'Improve the health and well-being of communities' and our vision is to be a recognised leader in the improvement of the health of communities.
As a team of dedicated staff, volunteers and community members we strive to continually expand and grow our services to provide ongoing and relevant care to residents in an environment that is constantly changing and challenging.
News
Patients have praised Alpine Health
Patients have praised Alpine Health in the latest Victorian Patient Satisfaction Monitor (VPSM) survey.
The VPSM Annual Report 2010-2011 is a state- wide voluntary survey which asks patients to reflect on how they feel about their time spent in hospital including admission, care provided by doctors and nurses, complaints management, meals, physical environment, discharge and follow up.
Bright Revelopment Update
The Board of Management is pleased to advise that the final master plan for the long term redevelopment of Alpine Health's Bright Hospital has now been completed by the principal consultants, Suters Architects. The master plan was approved by the Project Control Group on 23 March 2012 and endorsed by the Board at its meeting on 29 March 2012.
Bright Op shop raises $70,000
Pictured Bright Op Shop members with Bright Garden Club members: Nancy Concotta, Heather Sellwood, Jan Barker, Marg Attard, Cliff Keating, Don Milne, Margaret Hance, Vicky Southgate, June Woods, Lois Matthews and Coral Bennett
The tireless volunteers at the Bright Alpine Health opportunity shop have raised more than $70,000 over the past 6 months for the purchase of much needed medical and aged care equipment and furnishing to enhance the surroundings of the patients and residents in Bright Hospital and Hawthorn Village.
The latest donation of $31,000 is for video conferencing equipment which will significantly improve communication and provide opportunities for increased access to specialist medical services outside of the local area.
Healthy & Wise Program
A program helping people aged 55 and over to embrace ageing in a positive and healthy manner will be hosted by Alpine Health in Bright.
The Healthy & Wise Program has been developed for those who would like to improve their health, wellbeing and satisfaction with life and has been running across the North East for over 13 years.
Maternity Services Enhanced at Myrtleford
Alpine Health’s Maternity Services will be enhanced by Visiting Specialist Obstetrician, Dr Leo Fogarty who will be visiting Alpine Health Myrtleford, once each month to provide antenatal care to pregnant women in the Alpine Shire, who would benefit from and/or require specialist care.
Alpine@Home
The Alpine @ Home Community Care Services is an alliance between Alpine Health and Alpine Shire bringing together the Community Care Services of both under a single management structure. For more information go to Community Services and click on Alpine @ Home