Box Hill Hospital

Due to the continuing increase in COVID-19 cases and recent outbreaks. We have made the difficult and considered decision to re-introduce visitor restrictions.

We are aware of the challenges patients and their loved ones may have as a result of these restrictions. However, we are still making every effort to protect our patients, carers, visitors and our staff.

You can help reduce the spread and thus, allow visitor restrictions to be reduced again by getting vaccinated, wearing a mask (even when you don't have to) and practising physical distancing where you can.

Full details: https://www.easternhealth.org.au/locations/patients-and-visitors/visitor-restrictions

Since March 2020, our staff have provided over 150,000 COVID-19 tests at our Box Hill and Healesville sites and pop up clinics.
With the nature of COVID-19 in the community continuing to evolve, our wonderful team are now shifting to providing care in other parts of our health service. As such, our COVID testing clinics will be closing.

Eastern Health would like to thank our team and support services for their tireless efforts and commitment to our community over the 2-year journey.

The last day for testing at Box Hill will be 30 June and the last day for testing at Healesville will be 29 June.

What if I need a COVID-19 test?
GP Respiratory Clinics in our local area provide testing and assessment for people with cold and flu (including COVID) symptoms – see www.emphn.org.au/gprcs to find a clinic near you.

Please be aware, our three Emergency Departments
(Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital) are experiencing very high demand.

Please keep the emergency department for emergencies. People with non-urgent, non-life-threatening conditions should expect long waits.

Alternative options are available: http://bit.ly/2nJptn8

"Because of the pandemic, many patients are arriving at their appointment alone, without partners or carers, so our role in welcoming and guiding them to their appointment has become even more important"

Maria is a volunteer Welcome Ambassador at Box Hill Hospital and helps patients find their way when they visit the hospital. Due to pandemic restrictions, our volunteers haven't been able to provide care to patients for almost two years.

“It’s important to realise that volunteers are part of care, each and every person has a role to play in patient care, from security, reception, nurses to medical staff, we’re all here to help patients have the best possible experience they can.”

Read more about Maria here: https://bit.ly/3OME5d4

Happy !
Mum Joanne welcomed one of our first Lunar New Year babies, Ian.
2022 is the year of the tiger, Eastern Health wishes baby Ian all the best for the lunar new year and beyond.

Proud parents Jacinta and Reece welcomed twins Zane and Zion in Eastern Health's dedicated COVID-19 Maternity Ward.
The unique ward provides birthing, postnatal care and a special care nursery for mothers who have tested positive to COVID-19.

"If I didn’t have this service, I wouldn’t have been able to see my twins until after my 14-day quarantine was over. This service has allowed my husband to come into the birthing suite with me even though he tested negative and has allowed us to be together when we needed it the most."

For more on this amazing story and the new dedicated ward follow the link to our website https://bit.ly/3riCKkU

Welcome to the world Oscar - the first baby born at Box Hill Hospital in 2022, arriving just after Midnight on New Year’s morning.

Congratulations to proud parents Alex and Bryce. Wishing your family well for 2022 and beyond.

There is a high risk of in central Victoria this afternoon.

Our Emergency Departments are experiencing high demand so it's imperative everyone in the community know the signs and symptoms of asthma, and the four steps of asthma first aid so they know what to do if someone is having an asthma attack.

Learn more about Thunderstorm Asthma and what you can do to protect yourself: https://www.easternhealth.org.au/media-events/latest-news/item/1401-thunderstorm-asthma-warning

Our COVID-19 Testing Clinics are operating extended hours this weekend for those exhibiting symptoms or who have attended an exposure site.

Box Hill Hospital Clinic: Saturday 29/05 and Sunday 30/05 from 8.00 am to 7.30 pm

Healesville Clinic (Healesville Living and Learning Centre): Saturday 29/05 and Sunday 30/05 from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm

Full details: https://www.easternhealth.org.au/services/covid-19-clinics

To highlight Stop Food Waste Day this display has been created at Box Hill Hospital to educate the public and share the work Eastern Health is doing to reduce food waste.

Hospitals serve food to patients every day but it is not often we consider the impact this has on the environment. We need transformation of modern food and healthcare systems to ensure the future health of the planet and population.

They're on the list!

The World's Best Hospital List.

2000 hospitals, 25 countries ranked according to:

- Recommendations by peers
- Results from patient surveys
- Medical KPIs

Global data research firm Statista Inc and Newsweek have published the World's Best Hospital list and Box Hill Hospital is in the Top 40 of the Australian hospitals.

Providing 'great care, everywhere, every time' is our aim and we are grateful for this acknowledgement

You can find the list here
https://www.newsweek.com/best-hospitals-2021/australia--

A number of Eastern Health ICT systems are off-line.

It is important to note, patient safety has not been compromised. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Please call 000 for emergencies.

We’re introducing a new one-way flow of pedestrian traffic at the Box Hill Hospital entry and exit point to improve physical distancing for those attending the hospital.

Entry to the Hospital will only be available via Walkway A and exit via Walkway B.

Patients can continue to be dropped-off and picked-up from the circular driveway.

Do you have COVID-19 symptoms? (Cough, runny nose, fever, loss of sense of smell). Put your mind at ease and get tested!

The Box Hill Hospital COVID-19 Screening Clinic is located at the corner of Arnold Street and Nelson Road and is open from 9am-5pm 7 days a week. No appointments required.

The Box Hill Hospital COVID-19 Respiratory Screening Clinic will be open from 9am until 6pm Friday and Saturday. (8am - 6pm Sunday onwards)

Even if you only have mild symptoms you should still get tested.

You've heard it a lot recently, but for us, it's especially true. We're here for our community, our patients and their families.

Feedback like this is a reminder of the positive impact our staff have on the community. Thank you again for your support during this time.

The COVID-19 Respiratory Screening Clinic at Box Hill Hospital is open from 8am until 6pm every day.

The test can be as quick as 15 minutes and you’ll get the results back within 3 days. Even if you only have mild symptoms you should still get tested.

When she isn't treating our most unwell patients in the ICU at Box Hill Hospital, Joanne is likely walking her energetic Jack Russell, Joey around local parks to unwind.

Masks and PPE are essential to keep our staff and patients safe, but behind these masks are our committed and caring healthcare professionals fighting at the frontlines of

Dedicated ED Nurse by day, carbonara enthusiast by night, Amy is one of the highly skilled staff you may meet if admitted to the Emergency Department at Box Hill Hospital.

During the current climate, masks and PPE are essential to keep our staff and patients safe, but behind these masks are our committed and caring healthcare professionals fighting at the frontlines of COVID-19.

Please be advised that the Nelson Road Building B entrance to Box Hill Hospital has been temporarily closed to patients, visitors, couriers and patient transport services.

All visitors should access the hospital via the main entrance at 8 Arnold St. (pictured) Thank you for your co-operation.

Visitor restrictions are now in place, full details: https://www.easternhealth.org.au/media-events/latest-news/item/1004-corona-virus-covid-19-visitor-restrictions-now-in-place

There is misinformation about COVID-19 being shared on social media.

Only trust information published by reputable sources like Victorian Department of Health & Human Services and Eastern Health.

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
https://www.easternhealth.org.au

Eastern Health can verify that we have had no confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) at Box Hill Hospital (or at any of our facilities).

Self-isolation is only advised if people are returned travellers from mainland China or are determined to be a close contact of a confirmed case as per Department of Health And Human Services (DHHS) guidelines.

Eastern Health at present has only 6 staff that are undertaking self-isolation.

Further, Eastern Health are continuing to follow the DHHS processes in regards COVID-19.

Dr. Alison Dwyer
Chief Medical Officer
Eastern Health

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