Boddington District Hospital

The residents of Boddington and surrounding areas are well serviced by the team of health professionals at the Boddington District Hospital. The hospital plays an proactive role in the promotion of health and well-being amongst the districts residents.

The hospital was first opened in 1943 and has evolved into a fully integrated health service providing access to 16 acute beds and the following to the community:

Inpatient Services include:

• General Medicine
• Post surgical
• Paediatric
• Aged Care
• Palliative Care
• Respite Care

Outpatient Services include:

• 24 hour accident & emergency
• X-ray - Monday to Friday
• Pathology - Monday to Friday
• Physiotherapy – weekly on a Tuesday
• Occupational Therapy – as services are required – Ph: 9881 0385
• Speech Therapy – as services are required – Ph: 9881 0385
• Dietician – as services are required – Ph: 9881 0385
• Diabetic Clinic – as services are required – Ph: 9881 0385
• Podiatry – monthly – Ph: 9881 0385
• Health Promotion
• Patience Assistance Transport

Community Health Nurse – Monday and Thursday – Ph: 9883 8311

Home & Community Care

• Meals On Wheels
• Domiciliary Nursing
• Domestic assistance
• Local transport
• Social support
• Home Maintenance
• Centre based Day Care Tuesday & Friday – chair exercises, cards, bingo and social outings.

Other

• Chiropractor - Thursdays

For further information regarding the health services offered please contact the hospital direct on (08) 9883 4444.

Medical Centre

The Shire of Boddington fully funds the Boddington Medical Centre to ensure the provision of doctor's services to the residents of Boddington and surrounds.

The Shire has recently completed the construction of an executive residence to ensure the future continuation of General Practitioner Services to its residents.

The medical centre at 31 Bannister Rd currently has one doctor in residence. After hours services available from the Boddington District Hospital.

Dr Erasmus provides a dispensation service for prescription medications.

Please call the Medical Centre on (08) 9883 9999 to make an appointment.

Community Health Nurse

Located in the same complex as the Medical Centre the Community Health Nurse provides an excellent service to new mothers with sound practical advice and guidance during the early years.

The Health Nurse is available by appointment during the following hours:

Bookings are essential and can be made by calling (08) 9883 8311 during opening hours.