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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island Babies
^{SWH Aboriginal Liaison Officers can support you during your pregnancy, birth and follow up care of your baby. We have a cultural and holistic approach to your care, working with SWH staff to provide culturally safe care for you and your family.}
Aboriginal Health
^{South West Healthcare acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future custodians and Elders of the areas of South Western Victoria in particular the Gunditjmara, Eastern Maar and Wadawurrung people and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.}
Aged Care - Merindah Lodge
^{At Merindah Lodge, our aim is to deliver excellence in care, whilst enriching the lives of our consumers with a sense of purpose, wellbeing and happiness. We want to help you live the most fulfilling and meaningful life possible. This means that everything we do begins with you, your needs, interests and your preferences.}

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Emergency
^{The South West Healthcare Emergency Department provides 24 hour emergency care for the Warrnambool community and throughout the Southwest region.}

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Intensive Care
^{The Intensive Care Unit has both Intensive Care and High Dependency beds. We have specialised staff and equipment to provide care for patients who have suffered a serious illness or have undergone major surgery. Our priority is to provide the best care for our patients within a supportive and friendly environment for both staff and patients.}

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Rapid Assessment Community Evaluation (RACE)
^{The RACE team of nurses assess aged care residents and community rehab patients to help prevent hospital presentation. The nursing team provides assessment and management of acute medical conditions, where specific management would otherwise require a resident to briefly attend an Emergency Department. The initiative aims to keep residents happy, healthy and in their homes.}

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Urgent Care Centre (Camperdown)
^{The South West Healthcare Camperdown Urgent Care Centre provides 24 hour emergency care for the Camperdown community and surrounding region.}

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Wound Management
^{The Wound Management team includes a specialist nurses in the science of wound healing. A Nurse Practitioner and Clinic Nurse Consultant will provide care for any patient with a wound or at risk of developing a wound.}

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