AS part of its commitment to continuous improvement and quality healthcare delivery, Alpine Health is announcing important updates to its perioperative services following a comprehensive review of its surgical offerings across hospital campuses in Myrtleford, Bright and Mt Beauty in 2024.
Interim CEO of Alpine Health, Rhys Gloury said this strategic decision aims to ensure that the best possible surgical care is provided to residents of the Alpine Shire.
Effective immediately, Mount Beauty will become the primary campus for delivering surgical care.
Mr Gloury said this shift will allow Alpine Health to focus its resources on enhancing clinical governance and improving perioperative services, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care.
At the same time, the Bright and Myrtleford campuses will be better equipped to focus on serving the urgent care needs of the community which can see high demand particularly during peak holiday and winter periods.
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“The perioperative team at Alpine Health plays a crucial role in delivering pre- and post-operative care for patients who do not require an overnight stay in hospital,” Mr Gloury said.
“Some of the procedures we offer include endoscopies, such as colonoscopy and gastroscopy; local anaesthetic procedures, for example, removal of skin lesions and varicose veins and minor general procedures such as: hernia repair, carpal tunnel release, haemorrhoids, vasectomy and skin grafts.
“Additionally, our team supports patient’s post-surgery by proactively reaching out to ensure their recovery is progressing well and answering any post-operative questions.”
Mr Gloury said while Mount Beauty becomes the main hub for perioperative care, some local anaesthetic procedures will continue at Bright and Myrtleford campuses.
He said the Bright Hospital campus will also retain its essential role in offering urgent care, acute hospital services, aged care and support through the Alpine Community Health Centre.
Myrtleford Hospital campus will also continue to offer urgent care, acute hospital services and dialysis services.
This update is part of Alpine Health’s ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care to the community.
Mr Gloury said Alpine Health is confident this strategic change will enhance its ability to serve the Alpine Shire with the highest standards of clinical excellence and quality healthcare.
