ALPINE HEALTH

TAlpine 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.

 

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Applications are invited for the Mark Robinson Scholarship for Rural Health.

The Mark Robinson Scholarship for Rural Health is an annual Education and Study Award.  It has been established by the Alpine Health Board of Management in recognition of the contribution of Dr J Mark Robinson and his family to the development of health services in rural Australia and more specifically those in the Kiewa Valley.

The Mark Robinson Scholarship for Rural Health is being promoted to encourage local people to take up studies in health related disciplines at either undergraduate or postgraduate levels and return to practice in the Alpine Shire.

One Scholarship will be awarded annually on a competitive basis.

The Scholarship will be available to all residents of the Alpine Shire to undertake a course of study at recognised Australian Universities or other recognised tertiary education institutions in the following disciplines:

Audiology

Biomedicine

Dentistry

Health Sciences

Medical Imaging Technology

Medicine

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Nursing

Nutrition and Dietetics

Occupational Therapy

Optometry

Orthoptics

Orthotics and Prosthetics

Pharmacy

Physiotherapy

Podiatry

Psychology

Radiation Therapy

Social Work

Speech Pathology

For more information on eligibility, guidelines and applications, please contact the Chief Executive Officer Alpine Health, Mr Lyndon Seys on 03 57519344.

Applications close on 15 October 2010.   

 

 

 

  

 Taking Control of Diabetes

The award winning diabetes prevention program 'Taking Control of Diabetes' is due to commence in Myrtleford in October / November, 2010.

 

The 6 week, 2 hour program assists people with newly diagnosed diabetes to control their diabetes better.

Sessions include information relating to nutritian, physical activity, foot care, medications and more.

For more information contact Dietitian Chloe McLeod on 5755 0182