P: (03) 5477 2100
In an Emergency Call 000
Acute Care
EWHS offers a range of acute services across its five campuses. Each community is supported by a local doctor, who provides ongoing care.
We provide 24 hour urgent care at each of our five services and access to acute bed services for low to medium complexity inpatients, offering resuscitation and limited stabilisation before transferring patients to larger hospitals. Given the vast geographical distances and the nature of the injuries clients experience, we have access to both an ambulance helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft. These resources enable the swift transport of clients to major regional or metropolitan hospitals when needed. EWHS works closely with Ambulance Victoria, the Flying Doctor Service, and other community health service providers to ensure quality service for our community.
Renal Dialysis
Our five-chair renal dialysis service, located at the Donald campus, provides essential care for clients with chronic kidney disease. Our service allows clients to receive critical care close to home, minimising the need for long-distance travel to larger towns or cities. In collaboration with nephrologists and other specialists, we maintain a comprehensive approach to managing kidney health, aiming to improve the quality of life for our community members.
Operating hours
The dialysis unit operates on:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday – currently with two shifts each day.
Bookings are required as dialysis units are subject to availability.
Please phone 5478 6293 or 5478 6200 to make a booking.
Car parking
The entrance to the Donald renal dialysis service is via the ambulance entrance located at the front of the hospital, 1a Aitken Ave, Donald. Public car parking is available adjacent to this entrance.
With state-of-the-art dialysis equipment and a focus on patient comfort, we strive to make each visit as seamless as possible.
Urgent Care Centre
In a life-threatening emergency, always call 000.
Our Urgent Care Centres are located at each campus and are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We triage, treat or transfer patients depending on the nature of the visit and assessment of the illness or injury. Skilled staff are on standby to provide emergency care to critically ill patients, with facilities that include defibrillators, ECG machines, and ventilators.
The sort of conditions we can assess include:
- Allergic reactions
- Asthma
- Burns (minor)
- Chest infections
- Dehydration
- Dental or mouth pain/infection
- Diarrhoea
- Dressings
- Eye conditions, such as foreign body or abrasion
- Falls
- Lacerations
- Mental health/anxiety
- Nosebleed (epistaxis)
- Pain and pain management (analgesia)
- Sprains and strains
- Urinary problems
If emergency treatment is not required, patients may be directed to a general practice clinic during working hours.
