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Mildura Base Public Hospital
Support groups
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Mildura Base Public Hospital
Opening times
- Today9am–5pm
- Wednesday9am–5pm
- Thursday9am–5pm
- Friday9am–5pm
- Monday9am–5pm
Contact
Location
231-237 Thirteenth Street MILDURA VIC 3500
Book an appointment
For information about this service, or to book an appointment, please call.
Call 03 5022 3333About this service
Facilities
Appointments
Call to check whether you need an appointment.
Billing
Mixed billing
Bulk bill available with conditions, fees may apply.
Additional information
The Breast Care Support Service is staffed by Specialist Nurses
-- Practical and emotional support to women who have breast surgery and their families.
-- Provision of information and timely referral to other health care partners/providers
-- Literature and advice on breast cancer when required.
-- Introduction and information to the resources and service of, Cancer Council of Vic, 13 11 20 and Sunraysia Breast Care Support Service. Access to Connectingcare volunteers and local Cancer Support Groups
-- Provide temporary bra and prosthesis
-- Provide funding and referral for first permanent prosthesis.
-- Provide support pre and post discharge from hospital.
Information regarding specific issues including:
-- Pre and post-operative care
-- Hand and arm care following auxiliary clearance
-- Exercises for recovery
-- Clothing and swim wear
Fees
There are no fees for this service.
Aims
-- To provide the person with breast cancer, their family and carers, with accurate information, comfort and support throughout the breast cancer journey.
-- To provide counseling and referral to services which may be needed during the experience, including treatment, of breast cancer.
-- Practical and emotional support to women who have breast surgery and their families.
-- Provision of information and timely referral to other health care partners/providers
-- Literature and advice on breast cancer when required.
-- Introduction and information to the resources and service of, Cancer Council of Vic, 13 11 20 and Sunraysia Breast Care Support Service. Access to Connectingcare volunteers and local Cancer Support Groups
-- Provide temporary bra and prosthesis
-- Provide funding and referral for first permanent prosthesis.
-- Provide support pre and post discharge from hospital.
Information regarding specific issues including:
-- Pre and post-operative care
-- Hand and arm care following auxiliary clearance
-- Exercises for recovery
-- Clothing and swim wear
Fees
There are no fees for this service.
Aims
-- To provide the person with breast cancer, their family and carers, with accurate information, comfort and support throughout the breast cancer journey.
-- To provide counseling and referral to services which may be needed during the experience, including treatment, of breast cancer.
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.