The School Health Nursing Service provides four year old Health Assessments and School Screening services to all schools in the Clarence Valley. This is a targeted service aimed at providing early assessment and referral for early intervention for at risk children and families.
Our Podiatrists work with clients who have foot and leg disorders to improve their mobility and enhance independence. This is achieved through the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and management of pathological foot problems and associated restrictions in function.
The physiotherapy department provides care to patients in hospital, in the Emergency Department, and in the community, with our physiotherapists visiting clients in their homes.
We also provide an outpatient and ambulatory care service for individuals, exercise and education groups, and hydrotherapy.
Rehabilitation services are offered through the Maclean District Hospital Rehabilitation Unit.
Hours: 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Limited weekend service to hospital wards.
Contact: Phone (02) 6641 8770 Fax (02) 6640 2469
The Osteoporosis re-fracture prevention clinic provides assessment and management of patients who fracture a bone from a minor trauma, in order to reduce their risk of further fractures.
The clinic accepts patients aged over 50 years, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients aged over 40.
Occupational Therapists provide functional assessment and interventions to enable individuals to improve or maintain their normal daily roles, independence, safety and quality of life.
Adults
Our adult occupational therapy service is for people aged over 18. We provide a wide range of services for inpatients and community-based clients which may include:
* Hospital rehabilitation therapy, home assessments, equipment and client education for inpatients
* Community based home assessments and recommendations for home modifications
Our Fracture Clinic aims to provide timely orthopaedic review and management of fractures and acute orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Patients must be either referred from the Emergency Department, following surgery while admitted to the inpatient unit, or from their General Practitioner. Patients are seen by orthopaedic surgeons and, when required, by wound nurses and physiotherapists at the clinic.
Hours: 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Contact: Phone (02) 6641 8770; Fax (02) 6640 2469
Our Diabetes Educator provides diabetes education and support for people with diabetes and their families, either in one to one or group settings. They also work closely with the Diabetes Dietician.
We also provide education to health care professionals and support promotional activities that encourage people with diabetes to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
We accept referrals from hospitals, GPs, Specialists and other health professionals
Hours: 8.00am-4.30pm Monday to Friday
Contact: (02) 6641 8736 (02) 6641 8703
Our counselling team provides support and strategies to help clients with a range of issues including managing stress, grief and bereavement, coping with trauma or family violence.
In some cases, this may also include psycho-social assessment and referral, counselling or advocacy.
We work with you to develop strategies and establish goals to help you make changes in your life.
We accept referrals from hospitals, GPs, specialists, allied health professionals, non-government organisations, family and carers, and self-referral.
Specialist Nurses in the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) service work with clients who have one or more diagnosed chronic conditions, have recently been in hospital, or are at risk of going to hospital and need help to manage their condition and stay well at home.
CDM services can help with locating the right type of care for you, as well as coordinate this care with other services to ensure you are well supported in the community.
A Shared Care Plan can be developed for you, together with your doctor and other health care professionals.
Child and Family Health Nurses provide a range of services for families caring for children aged 0-5 years, including:
* Developmental screening for children from birth to five years of age
* Home visits for new babies and follow ups
* Breastfeeding, maternal and infant nutrition support
* Immunisations
* Family health and welfare
* Parenting support
* Child health and development, including sleep and settling
For all appointments and immunisations, please bring your Blue Book and Medicare Card.