Hospital Blog

We have been thrilled by the response of our local community to COVID-19 vaccination. Since we commenced at Anderson Hall we have been overwhelmed by the willingness of people to be vaccinated to protect not only themselves but also their family and community. As from today the method of making an appointment has changed. A new state-wide booking system has been introduced. If you wish to make an appointment you will need to call this number and follow the directions. The number is 1800 675 398 (dial 1,1,1) If you already have an appointment with us which you made by calling our mobile number, and you wish to change or cancel it, you will need to recall the mobile. This number is 0457 105 ...

At the Mansfield COVID-19 Vaccination Hub we are delivering the Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine. In line with advice from ATAGI we will be: - offering the AstraZeneca Vaccine to adults 50 years and over - offering the AstraZeneca Vaccine to adults under 50 years if they consent to receive it To book call 0457 105 037 and be ready to provide the following information: - full name - date of birth - the organisation you work for (if you are working) Please bring your Medicare card to your appointment. If you do not have a Medicare number then use this site: I Don't Have a Medicare Number The appointment will take around 30 minutes, you must remain with us for observation for 15 minutes after you are ...

We are well on the way! Our COVID-19 vaccination hub will open its doors next week on Tuesday 27th and Thursday 29th April to our health care workers and aged care staff. Soon after this we will be opening our bookings to those people who fall into the 1b group which includes adults over 70, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young adults with an underlying medical condition and critical and high risk workers including defence, police, fire and emergency services. Watch this post for further information regarding when and how we can take your booking. Thanks for your patience, this has been quite a ...

We know that people are wanting to know more about getting vaccinated for COVID-19.The vaccine program for our area is being coordinated by the Public Health Unit of Goulburn Valley Health. Subject to supply it is planned that vaccination of aged care residents can commence the week beginning 29th March. In the next week we hope to be able to make an announcement about the establishment of a vaccination hub for Mansfield and surrounding communities. Mansfield District Hospital will be running this under the direction of Goulburn Valley Health. We will provide more information as it comes to ...

Please note the amended hours over Easter for our COVID-19 Testing Clinic. Monday 29th March - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 31st March - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Friday 2nd April - Closed Saturday 3rd April - 10:00am - 12:00pmSunday 4th April - Closed Sunday 4th April - Closed Monday 5th April - Closed Tuesday 6th April - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Then resumption of normal hours - Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Please note that testing takes place at 49 Highett Street and an appointment is required for all tests. This can be made by ringing 0428 694 968 between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm If you require urgent medical attention please call the hospital on 5775 8800 or if necessary ...

The Premier of Victoria, today announced Circuit Breaker Actions for all of Victoria which will come into effect at midnight Friday 12th February and continue to midnight Wednesday 17th February 2021. What does that mean for Mansfield District Hospital? Visitor restrictions to the Hospital There are no visitors permitted in health care settings, except for end-of-life reasons, as a support partner for birth, or as a parent to accompany a child.Non-essential contractors are also restricted from entry. Visitor restrictions for our Aged Care Facilities (Bindaree and Buckland House) No visitors are permitted in aged care except for end of life reasonsNon-essential contractors are restricted from entry. Please remember this is a Government directive and not an MDH decision, please respect that our staff are only ...