YDHS Client Information Booklet (396kb pdf) - GHA Central

SUPPORT SERVICES
Community Mental Health Service
An outreach clinical mental health service of Latrobe Regional Hospital providing
support to those with a mental illness.
Pathology
Gippsland Pathology Service located in Yarram-available Monday to Friday.
Radiology (X Ray)
Radiology service provided by Central Gippsland Health Service visits YDHS five
half days per week for Xrays and ultrasound.
ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES
Dietetics
Dietetics is a service provided by a qualified Dietitian and includes advice and
consultation on dietary and nutritional needs for individuals experiencing
conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, excess weight and bowel
complaints.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
The OT service assists clients to maintain their independence, for example, those
who require modifications, equipment or retraining to remain safe and independent
in their own home, clients who have a hand injury or require rehabilitation to
increase the use of the upper limbs and children with developmental delay or fine
motor difficulties.
Physiotherapy
The qualified physiotherapists at YDHS assist people to develop, maintain and
restore movement and functional ability of the body. Physiotherapy staff can:
• treat spinal and joint problems and patients who have had accidents and
sports injuries
• teach people about back care
• help after hip, knee and other joint replacements
• provide advice on coping with arthritis and osteoporosis and how to maintain
mobility and independence
• provide rehabilitation after falls
• treat patients following a stroke
• assist with management of neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis,
Parkinson’s disease
• assist with the treatment and management of respiratory conditions
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