Anticoagulation Service

Service Contact Details

Please use the following details to contact this service directly:
1 Arnott Street, Horsham, 3400
Tel: 5381 9107 Fax: 5381 9357

Service Description / Overview

The Anticoagulation Service at the Wimmera Health Care Group is offered in partnership with the West Vic Division of General Practice and is available to people taking Warfarin, an oral anticoagulant medication. Although this medication is a life saving therapy it is known to interact with many other medications including over the counter drugs and herbal preparations as well as a number of common foods. Additionally, the level of anticoagulation needs to be monitored by regular blood testing and Warfarin dose adjustments by the patient's doctor are often required.

The service at the Wimmera Health Care Group is staffed by a nurse specially trained in anticoagulation, a pharmacist and a dietitian all of whom will provide education and support to people taking Warfarin

Additional Information

The Anticoagulation Service operates on Tuesdays in the consulting rooms of the Arapiles Building. An appointment is required and can be made by phoning 5381 9107.

Enquiries about the service at other times can be made by contacting Kate Hodge on 5381 9107.

Fees

This is a free service.

Area Serviced

Horsham and West Wimmera region. Patients from other areas can access the service if able to travel to Horsham. From early 2004, the service will be available on a monthly basis in Natimuk, Edenhope, Goroke, Nhill and Kaniva.

Eligibility

Any person currently taking Warfarin. People can self-refer or be referred by their doctor, nursing staff or a family member.

Initial Contact

Kate Hodge, Anticoagulation Nurse, 5381 9107.