Our Services

Our Aboriginal Service provides assistance and improve access, availability of health services for the Aboriginal community, information, programs and resources so informed decisions can be made concerning treatment, prevention and rehabilitation services.

Our Acute Ward has both private and shared rooms.

Advance Care Planning involves making a plan for future health and personal care. Advance Care Planning captures a person’s values and beliefs enabling them to influence their medical treatment decisions.

Find out what services we offer with Logan Lodge (Swan Hill) and Jacaranda Lodge (Nyah West)

Our Counselling Department provides alcohol and other drug services. Including individual counselling for people concerned about their own or another person’s alcohol or other drug use.

We provide a Breastfeeding Support Service. Find out more information and contact services available.

The service provides information and support to women and men at any stage of benign or malignant breast disease on an inpatient, outpatient and community basis.

Cancer patients are able to receive support and treatment from our medical and multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal treatment.

The Care Co-ordinator assesses patients following presentation to Swan Hill District Health and assist them and their nominated carers with transition back into the community.

We provide patients with the highest quality care in a compassionate and comfortable setting in an atmosphere of professionalism, encouragement and understanding. This service has three chairs and one bed.

Information available to support parents, pre-schools and child care facilities with young children from birth to 5 years.

Services provided at Community Health include:
-Health Promotion
-Community Health Nursing - including Diabetes Education, Breastfeeding Support, Refugee Health, Women's Health, Sexual & Reproductive Health.
-Community Development Programs - including Community Connectors Program

The Community Rehabilitation Centre provides short term multidisciplinary rehabilitation services to support those who have a physical disability, are frail, have a chronic illness or are recovering from injury/surgery to retain independence and transition back into the community.

Our Counselling Services provide the following services:
Relationship / Family Counselling, Grief and Loss issues, Psychological 1st Aid for Trauma Management, Mediation, Anger Management, Stress, Anxiety and Mild Depression Management

The Dental Service provide a range of dental treatment including: Preventative dental work, Oral examinations, Fillings and extractions, Oral surgery, Denture manufacture & maintenance. Is both a public and private service.

These services provide education and support for people with diabetes and their carer’s regarding diabetes self-management, lifestyle modification, equipment supply and support.

The District Nursing / Hospital in the Home service provides care to the people of Swan Hill and district in their home environment.

The Emergency Department offers a 24 hour service with Hospital Medical Officers on staff with additional on-call support from General Practitioners, Anaethetists and Surgeons. All Nursing staff have advanced life support skills.

Our Dietetic Services provide the following: Nutrition screening and support in illness & aged care, dietary assessment and education for individuals and groups, support for school & community healthy eating strategies, home enteral nutrition program and outreach services .

headspace is a confidential & FREE service where young people aged 12-25 can access a range of youth services & support.

General information regarding "Freedom of Information" requests.

The Health Promotion Department is responsible for undertaking primary prevention activities both within the organisation and the community.

HARP is a community program that aims to improve the health experience and quality of life for people who are living with chronic and/or complex health issues.

Hospital in the Home (HITH) allows selected patients the opportunity to receive acute care hospital services in their own home environment. HITH patients remain under the care of Swan Hill District Health as an inpatient whilst in the program

This page has direct links to Dementia Australia who can provide resources, counselling etc to patients families/carers and valuable resources for health professionals.

Professional Midwives provide education and care for women and families in all aspects of birthing and parenting.

The Occupational Therapy team helps people with health needs to safely participate in their every day activities.

Palliative Care Community Service delivers specialist care and support for someone living with a life threatening or life limiting illness.

Our Physiotherapy Services provide large range of outpatient and inpatient services.

Podiatry services provide care for conditions affecting the foot for both children and adults.

Post-Acute Care is a short term support program aiming to provide additional support within the community for patients who are transitioning from a public hospital to home. This program provides support with your transition home from hospital.

Swan Hill District Health provides a comprehensive and quality service for pregnancy, birth and early parenthood including the Positive Pregnancy Program.

The Radiology Service provides inpatient and outpatient services in general radiology, mammography, ultrasound (including Doppler) flouroscopy and CT scanning. It is offered on a five days per week basis from 8.30 am to 4.45 pm with an emergency Radiographer available on weekends and an on-call service outside these hours.

The Refugee Health Program provides healthcare support to refugees and asylum seekers living in the Swan Hill District.

Residential in Reach (RIR) is a non- admitted service for people living in residential aged care facility (RACF) to reduce the risk of avoidable ED presentation and hospital admission. RIR provides care, consultation, referral, education and support for clients and care providers in the RACF.

The Renal Dialysis six chair unit provides care and support for people with renal failure.

The Women’s Clinic and Clinic 60 (Youth Health Service) offer a strictly confidential general health, including sexual and reproductive health, service to all women and young people. The service is provided by experienced Community Health Nurses.

This service is to provide social and recreational support for frail/disabled adults living alone or with carers in the community.
The level of need for support is identified, as well as interests relevant to their participation.

Speech Pathology services are available to people with any sort of communication difficulty. This may include difficulties with speech, language, voice, fluency, and reading and spelling. Speech Pathologists also assist with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.

The new Sub Acute service has 14 sub-acute beds and a therapy area. This includes 3 rehabilitation beds, 3 Geriatric Evaluation and Management beds, 6 Transitional Care beds and 2 Palliative/Hospice beds.

We have two fully equipped operating rooms, day procedure unit, post anaesthetic care and a central sterilising supply department (CSSD).
Visiting specialists provide services on a regular basis that includes General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Obstetric and Gynaecology, Ear Nose and Throat, Urology, Dental and facio-maxillary.

Using telehealth, you can have an appointment with your health professional by video. You can do this from your home, at your school or at a local health service.

The Transition Care Program provides short-term support and management for older people, after a stay in hospital.

The Health Promotion Department offers the Well Women's Clinic, providing holistic health care for women of all ages.

The Clinic 60 (Youth Health Service) offer a strictly confidential sexual and reproductive health service to all women and young people. The service is provided by experienced Community Health Nurses.