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Albury Wodonga Health is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Lucie Shanahan, a much-loved and highly respected member of our team for 25 years. 

At Albury Wodonga Health, mental health care is strengthened by lots of different kinds of expertise: clinical, professional and lived.

For Sheree Crothers, that lived experience is what guides her work every day as a Carer Peer Support Worker at Albury Wodonga Health’s Kerferd Unit in Wangaratta.

This World Stroke Day (29 October), Albury Wodonga Health is celebrating achieving World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Angels Award Gold Status for excellence in stroke treatment and care.

Taking a leap of courage changed the course of Rowena Wetmore’s nursing career. Following the loss of a close friend, she made the move to mental health nursing and says it was one of the best decisions of her life.

Dr Chris Henry’s path to psychiatry wasn’t a straight line, but it’s one that’s deeply shaped by experience, empathy and cultural identity.

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) exists to care for the people of our region, and that remains our focus. Every day, our teams deliver skilled, compassionate care to our community – often under significant pressure. We are proud of their commitment and the quality of care they provide.

We understand there’s been a lot of confusion and misinformation circulating about changes to AWH’s surgical services. We want to reassure our staff and community that Albury Wodonga Health has a highly skilled team of surgical specialists and medical professionals who remain committed to ensuring continuity of care and maintaining the highest standards of treatment and support for our community. Read more about the proactive steps taken to ensure this.  
 

The Director of Cancer Services, Brett Hamilton, has shared an open statement to reassure the community that the transition to a publicly operated model at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre will ensure continued access to cancer care for the local community, and that services are equitable, accessible, and sustainable for the future. 

The Hume Region Allied Health Education Group hosted its biennial Insights into Influence: The Impact of Allied Health on Healthcare conference at The Cube Wodonga on Friday, 17 October, bringing together more than 130 allied health professionals, educators, and leaders from across Victoria and beyond.