Albury Wodonga Health has expanded its vascular surgery service with a specialist-led interdisciplinary outpatient clinic at Wodonga's Vermont Street Health Clinic.
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The clinic operates on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Patients can access allied health services on the same day.
The extended team includes a vascular surgeon, surgical registrar, endocrinologist, podiatrist, dietitian, diabetes educator, diabetes nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, wound care nurse and social worker.
The clinic focuses on high-risk clients and clients with complex wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and post-amputation wound care.
"The prevalence of diabetes continues to present a significant health problem throughout the Albury Wodonga region," a statement from AWH said.
"Albury Wodonga Health diabetes educators work within the community to increase services and provide a more multi-disciplinary approach."
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Caroline Tung
Since moving to the Border, I have grown to love the community and telling stories of its extraordinary people. I previously worked in Gladstone, Sydney and Melbourne. In 2019, I was awarded the Walkley Foundation's Jacoby Walkley Scholarship for TV journalism. 2018 Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards finalist. Monash University Master of Journalism graduate.
Since moving to the Border, I have grown to love the community and telling stories of its extraordinary people. I previously worked in Gladstone, Sydney and Melbourne. In 2019, I was awarded the Walkley Foundation's Jacoby Walkley Scholarship for TV journalism. 2018 Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards finalist. Monash University Master of Journalism graduate.
