What we do
Our team of skilled nurses is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to patients, families, and friends during their treatment journey. Our nurses are trained to offer physical, emotional, psychological, and cultural assistance, ensuring that all aspects of care are addressed.
You can trust that our team will be there to provide the support you need throughout the treatment process.
Our Trained Nursing Staff offers a weekly chemotherapy administration service, providing education, counselling, and support to patients and their families. A specialized Oncology and Haematology Doctor visits the department every two weeks.
Additional services include access to a Dietitian, Social Worker (offering Respite Care, Home Help, and Post Acute Care), Palliative Care Consultant, Breast Cancer Support Nurse, and the Gippsland Cancer Support Group.
For added comfort, a Day Procedures Room is available at Leongatha Hospital, featuring a pleasant and private environment with special armchairs for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
Referral from your GP
To access this service, you’ll need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner.
Referrals can be made via the telephone, email, fax or post as follows:
Phone:
(03) 5654 2737
Email:
gateway@gshs.com.au
Fax:
(03) 5667 5634
Address:
Gateway Intake Service
Leongatha Hospital
Private Bag 13
Leongatha Vic, 3953
We will contact you within clinically recommended timeframes. If there’s no waiting list, you’ll receive an appointment booking letter or we’ll call to arrange a convenient time.
What to bring
Every time you come:
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one
- Previous& X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed
For a clinic appointment:
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.
More information
Our Chemotherapy department extends its services to outlying areas such as Cowes, Foster, Korumburra, Wonthaggi, Mirboo North, and Welshpool.
Where: Chemotherapy department is at Leongatha Hospital on Koonwarra Road, Leongatha
When: Thursday 7:30am to 4:00pm
Phone: (03) 5667 5665
Email: chemotherapyunitbookings@gshs.com.au
