April Jardine shortlisted for Midwife of the Year
A Dhelkaya Health midwifery clinical coordinator and educator has been shortlisted as a finalist this week ahead of the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
Gathering of Kindness aims to encourage culture change in healthcare
Burnout, bullying, workforce retention, toxicity and abuse are endemic in the medical system, and with the continued strains of the pandemic, there has never been a better time for change.
Green addition for Maldon Hospital
Staff at Maldon Hospital are now visiting and transporting their patients in battery-electric cars.The rural hospital has received three Hyundai Kona Electric cars replacing...
My Castlemaine with Castlemaine hospital, Dhelkaya Health, CEO Sue Race
Hi Sue. Here we are in your executive suite at Castlemaine hospital and you have a beautiful view here overlooking the town as you...
New community health services for Maldon
A new Community Services Hub has opened at Maldon Hospital this month offering a range of new community health services to the local community.The...
Castlemaine Maternity service celebrates its first birthday
Dhelkaya Health (formerly Castlemaine Health) held a special celebration at Buda Historic Home and Garden last Friday to mark the first birthday of its...
Third jabs
Eve Lamb
Castlemaine medical clinics have started administering third (booster) shots of COVID-19 vaccine to those who fit the criteria."As per the latest state announcement...
First jabs for Castlemaine
It was history in the making as the Covid-19 vaccine rollout began in Castlemaine yesterday.The first of the all-important jabs were administered to residents...
Ahead of the jab: GP clinics lodge EOIs
Each of Castlemaine's three local medical clinics have lodged expressions of interest with the federal government to provide Covid-19 vaccinations.While it's not yet...
Don’t stop now: GPs urge Covid caution
You're doing well - now don't stop now. That's a main message from local GPs who are encouraging Mount Alexander shire residents to maintain...
Let’s have a cuppa
This week in the 'Let's have a cuppa' section the Castlemaine Mail caught up with 95-year-old Dot Henshall from Campbells Creek. Dot is one...
Castlemaine CFA shakes up 60 years
This week members from the Castlemaine Fire Brigade were gearing up for their 60th year collecting for the Good Friday Appeal. See the Castlemaine...