Orbost Regional Health

20/11/2025

Whilst Dr. Jenny Schlager has semi-retired from General Practice, she continues to provide Skin Cancer Treatment Clinics in her home town of Mallacoota.

Dr Jenny also does a four day rotation in Orbost on a monthly basis. We are very grateful to have Dr Jenny visit Orbost so regularly to ensure our community is getting regular skin checks.

Early detection significantly increases the success rate of treatment. We are now taking bookings for 2026 – please call OMC and make your booking to “Prioritise Prevention”

Orbost Medical Clinic - 5154 6777

20/11/2025

Just a reminder that our Annual General Meeting is on Monday 24th November from 2pm in the Board room at Orbost Regional Health.

19/11/2025

Well done to our Medical Clinic on receiving the ‘Courageous Partnerships’ award with partners GippsDairy & Sale Medical Clinic at last night’s Gippsland Primary Health Awards!

Gippsland Primary Health Award Winner: Courageous Partnerships

🏆 Congratulations to Orbost Regional Health

Orbost Regional Health has been recognised for its proactive collaboration with GippsDairy and Sale Medical Centre to bring Q Fever testing and vaccination clinics to Far East Gippsland - addressing a critical gap in local preventive health services.

Q Fever is a disease caused by bacteria found in livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats, and can cause serious illness in people who work closely with animals. When an increase in local cases was identified, Orbost Regional Health responded with determination and teamwork, partnering across organisations to upskill local GPs, secure vaccine access, and deliver the region’s first Q Fever clinics.

This initiative has reduced travel barriers, strengthened rural health resilience, and showcased how genuine collaboration can deliver lasting health outcomes for Gippsland communities - a true example of courageous partnerships in action.

Read more: https://gphn.org.au/latest-news/courage-in-action-2025-gippsland-primary-health-award-winners-announced/

18/11/2025

Recognising the challenges of distance, the Orbost Medical Clinic is proud to offer essential Home-Based Sleep Study testing right here in the community for just $30. This service bypasses the need for long-distance travel to specialist centres, allowing you to be assessed and monitored in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. The process begins with a detailed eligibility consultation with one of our experienced GPs, followed by a brief 45-minute fitting appointment with our Clinic Nurse. Simply wear the monitoring unit overnight at home and return it the next morning, ensuring convenient and timely access to vital sleep diagnostics.

For more information please email omcrec@orh.com.au or call 5154 6777

13/11/2025

At Orbost Medical Clinic, we proudly host Mr Malcolm Walker the Foot Specialist on a fortnightly basis. Mal is a qualified podiatrist and is accessible through GP management plans or affordable private consultations. Mal has a keen interest in biomechanics, orthotic therapy and high risk conditions such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and neuropathy.

After graduating from Latrobe University in 1986, Mal moved to East Gippsland where he was employed by Lakes Entrance Community Health. Mal then gravitated towards his own practice in Bairnsdale and is based there to this day. In 1988, Mal started practicing when Dr David Hollands, Dr Margaret Hollands and Dr Hulme Hay were practicing and 37 years later, he is still practicing out of Orbost Regional Health.

To book your consultation please call Orbost Medical Clinic 5154 6777

13/11/2025

09/11/2025

Do you experience heavy bleeding or excessive pain related to menstruation?
Have you been to an emergency department in Victoria in the last 12 months because of these symptoms?
Were you over 18 at the time of your visit?

Complete this quick 10 min survey to be a part of this Federation University project by clicking the link below

https://federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dakM1yE4VCBskGq?Q_CHL=qr

This project is exploring how women and people with a uterus experience interactions with nurses in the emergency departments when seeking care for menstruation-related symptoms, such as heavy bleeding and excessive pain

06/11/2025

In August 2025, the Chief Health Officer said that Syphilis in Australia is increasing significantly making it a national issue.
Currently, in Gippsland Syphilis cases are increasing and are at the regional peak from last year already.
With late stage syphilis up 45% compared to last year.

What can you do? If sexually active…
• Use condoms or dams
• Speak about Syphilis with your partner
• Get tested even if you feel fine

Syphilis is a sinister sexually transmitted disease and often has no symptoms
If you leave it untreated it can cause harmful conditions especially in pregnancy and infants
Testing is quick and easy at your local GP clinic.

To make an appointment to talk with your GP please call Orbost Medical Clinic – 5154 6777

05/11/2025

For anyone interested in applying for a Board Director position at Orbost Regional Health - applications are open until midnight 23rd November.

04/11/2025

The Women’s Health Mobile Clinic will be in Orbost offering 2 free services from 12 November to 5 December 2025.

For more information visit breastscreen.org.au/whmc and to book call 03 9675 0050.

We encourage the community to prioritise their health and book an appointment today.