Allied Health
Allied health personnel are health care practitioners with specialist knowledge in the identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease, disabilities and disorders. Services include counselling, rehabilitation, nutritional services, disease prevention and management, mental and physical health promotion, early intervention and health management. Allied health services are provided in a variety of settings across the health spectrum.
Allied Health services at Shellharbour Hospital
Nutrition and DieteticsThe Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is responsible for the nutritional well being of all our customers. Our customers are inpatients, outpatients, community members requiring home visits, referring practitioners and all staff. We are committed to providing a comprehensive and timely service. |
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| Dietitian Clinic - Renal - Shellharbour Hospital | Shellharbour Hospital |
02 4295 2317 |
PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapists assess and treat disorders of human movement. They prevent, manage or reverse functional decline that can result from illness, injury, disability or ageing. We work closely with clients to achieve a person's optimal function. We provide services to Inpatients, Outpatients and the Community across all areas within the District. |
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| Physiotherapy - Shellharbour Hospital - Inpatient Service | Shellharbour Hospital |
02 4295 2472 |
| Physiotherapy - Shellharbour Hospital - Outpatient Service | Kiama |
02 4232 0100 |
PodiatryPodiatrists in ISLHD are primarily involved in the care of high risk feet, particularly wound management, including assessment, debridement, dressings and pressure offloading devices. Most services are provided in the outpatient or community setting. |
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| Podiatry Foot Wound Clinic - Shellharbour Hospital | Shellharbour Hospital |
02 4295 2860 |
PsychologyPsychologists apply evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention to help people and the community improve their mental health, general wellbeing, learning, social participation, and relationships. |
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| Psychology - Inpatient Services - Shellharbour | Shellharbour Hospital |
02 4223 8232 |
Social WorkSocial workers seek to enhance an individual's well-being, by active involvement in situations of personal distress and crisis. Our customers may be seen as inpatients, outpatients or seen in the community health centre settings. |
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| Social Work - Shellharbour Hospital | Shellharbour Hospital |
02 4295 2500 |