Barwon Health Explained

Barwon Health
Location:Geelong
State:Victoria
Country:Australia
Founded:1998
Website:http://www.barwonhealth.org.au/

Barwon Health is a health care provider in Geelong, Australia, with services ranging from hospital, rehabilitation, maternity, elderly care, community health centres and mental health services. Founded in 1998, Barwon Health is among the largest comprehensive regional health services in Australia and also one of the largest regional employers in the country. Its facilities include University Hospital Geelong[1] (formerly Geelong Hospital), the McKellar Centre,[2] an urgent care centre in Barwon Health North, and five community service centres in Victoria, located in Corio, Belmont, Newcomb, Torquay, and Anglesea.

History

Barwon Health was founded as a regional health service provider in 1998[3] following the amalgamation of the five following service providers:

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: University Hospital Geelong - Barwon Health. www.barwonhealth.org.au. 2016-10-15.
  2. Web site: McKellar Centre - Barwon Health. www.barwonhealth.org.au. 2016-10-15.
  3. Web site: Barwon Health - About Us. barwonhealth.org.au. 16 August 2012. 8 January 2017.
  4. News: Name change for Geelong Hospital . Geelong Advertiser . News Limited. Geelong Advertiser . 26 May 2014 .