For family and visitors
At Epworth our patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Supported by world-class facilities, we integrate clinical practice with education and research to deliver outstanding patient care each and every day.
Coming to Epworth
Rest is an important part of our patients' healing process.
To ensure every patient has an opportunity to rest, we have a dedicated rest period each day and scheduled visiting hours.
The admission process
The admission process can seem overwhelming for both patients and loved ones accompanying them to hospital. The following information is designed to help you successfully assist your loved one in navigating the admission process at Epworth.
The operating theatre journey - for adult and paediatric patients
When your loved one has been taken into the operating theatre, the wait to hear an update on their progress can be challenging. The following information is designed to provide an overview of the operating theatre journey for both adult and paediatric patients, so you can know the exact process your loved one is going through and when you are likely to be provided an update on their progress.
About Melbourne and Geelong
Beyond recovery, keeping you well is what we care about
Supporting your loved one
Watching a loved one be admitted to hospital is never easy, however there are a number of different ways you can help.
The following checklist is designed to help you successfully aid your loved one in their recovery at home.
Caring for someone after surgery
Rehabilitation at Epworth
Giving
When you donate to the Epworth Medical Foundation (EMF), your generosity is used to directly benefit Epworth’s patients.
More than half of all medical equipment at Epworth HealthCare is funded by EMF, and 80 percent of Epworth’s medical research.