Monthly Archives: December 2019

Special Care Nursery

The new upgraded Special Care Nursery at CGH Sale campus is well on track to be finished around Christmas. CGH Chief Executive Officer, Dr Frank Evans and Director of Nursing, Mandy Pusmucans, dropped in to see the progress.

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Merry Christmas

Staff across all Central Gippsland campuses have ensured the spirit of Christmas is well and truly spread widely. These pictures are from around our Sale campus.      

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Call It Out

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM: GENDER EQUITY – RESPECT WOMEN CALL IT OUT CAMPAIGN The International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women was held on 25 November, which also marked the start of 16 days of activism to end gendered … Continue reading

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Pink Palace reunion

Community Services (Pink Palace) hosted a reunion at the Stratford Pub. Around 25 people attended the special lunch, including some who flew from interstate for the occasion. From all reports, there were a lot of laughs and reminicsing between old … Continue reading

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New role for John

Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) of District Nursing, John Curran, will now be the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse at Central Gippsland Health (CGH). Having moved to Sale three years ago to take up the NUM role in District Nursing, John said … Continue reading

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The Angelo Monitor

The Central Gippsland Health (CGH) Community Palliative Care team kindly received a donation of a new baby monitor from the Giacobbe family. Affectionately called the Angelo Monitor, Grace Giacobbe donated the important piece of equipment in loving memory of her … Continue reading

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Family Wellness Festival

CGH staff, volunteers, their friends and family came together for the Family Wellness Festival at the end of the November. Held in conjunction with WELLvember, the festival featured a petting zoo, face painting, drills by AFL Gippsland, live music with … Continue reading

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Celebration to thank volunteers

Around 55 volunteers attended a lunch and movie hosted by Central Gippsland Health (CGH) Food Services as a thank you for their commitment and dedication. Volunteers enjoyed a traditional cinema experience as they were offered a Choc Top ice-cream as … Continue reading

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Laurina Lodge turns 25

More than 30 Laurina Lodge volunteers were thanked during a celebration to mark the nursing home’s 25 years. Staff and residents joined the volunteers for a special afternoon tea at the facility in Heyfield to recognise the fantastic teamwork that … Continue reading

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Celebrating inclusion

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) held its inaugural Community International Disability Awareness Celebration Day. Coinciding with International Day of People with Disability, staff and community members attended the celebration. The day started with a welcome from Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Frank … Continue reading

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