Leongatha Memorial Hospital is actively supporting community members affected by the closure of the Leongatha Healthcare GP clinic.
Your local care options in Leongatha
While Leongatha Healthcare was a private practice, and not part of Bayside Health, local health services are working together to ensure people continue to have access to timely care.
Leongatha Memorial Hospital remains open and fully operational, with services continuing as usual.
Accessing routine care
Patients can continue to access routine care through:
- Existing local health services in the community
- Telehealth appointments through online medical services You can search “virtual doctor appointment” to find available options
Urgent medical care
If you need medical care for an illness or injury that cannot wait for a regular GP appointment, but is not life-threatening, you can access care by:
- Attending the Urgent Care Centre at Leongatha Memorial Hospital, where additional medical and nursing staff are available
- Using Virtual Emergency Care via video call from home, available 24/7
- Calling Nurse-On-Call on 1300 60 60 24, available 24/7
Emergency care
If you or someone else is experiencing a medical emergency or life-threatening condition:
- Call 000, or
- Go to the nearest hospital with an emergency department
Leongatha Memorial Hospital is focused on maintaining access to care, continuity, and safe clinical pathways for the community during this time.