Yarram and District Health Service
(YDHS) is an easy 2½ hour drive east of Melbourne
in the rural Victorian region of Gippsland.
YDHS offers acute care services including a
24 accident and emergency facility. General
medical and post surgical care, rehabilitation,
respite, dialysis and palliative care are all
available at YDHS. St Elmo’s Nursing
home is located on the grounds of the main
campus and provides recreational activities,
outings, volunteer companionship and a wide
range of other services to its 30 residents.
An enormous array of community health, welfare
and aged care services is available through
YDHS and its co-located partners. Follow links
through the Website.
Service delivery is enhanced through partnership
arrangements with the State Government’s
Department of Human Services, the Federal Government
Department of Health and Ageing and Local Government.
YDHS is well supported by its teams of volunteers
and fundraising Auxiliary.
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more in the Annual
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The
Yarram district offers easy access to a wide range
of outdoor leisure options such as skiing, hiking,
swimming, surfing, fishing and sailing in a region
that is well known for its natural beauty.
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more in District
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Vision
Yarram and District Health Service is recognised
as a leading rural health service.
Mission
To excel at providing quality, efficient,
people-centred care for our community. Core Values
Care and Compassion -
We provide a safe, caring environment that
supports the healing and well-being
of all. We treat each person with empathy, understanding
and dignity.
Respect -
We respect the rights, privacy
and confidentiality of all people,
having regard for differences in culture,
philosophy
and outlook.
Integrity -
We say what we mean and we do what we say.
We communicate effectively, openly and
honestly and behave ethically.
Professionalism -
We strive for excellence. We
are focused, responsible, competent and
confident.
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