The Day Oncology Service is where patients attend to receive chemotherapy treatment. Patients have their treatment during the day and are not required to stay in the hospital overnight.

The department provides a full range of anaesthetic and perioperative services.

The Department of Nephrology at Western Health cares for patients with kidney conditions and diseases. Learn about our range of services, therapies and treatments.

The department provides training in anaesthesia for Intensive Care Trainees. Generally the 12 months of clinical placements required as part of CICM training is split over 2 years with clinical placements in intensive care at Western Health. Enquiries should be directed to Dr Craig French, the Director of Intensive Care at: Email: craig.french@wh.org.au​

The department is proud of its reputation as a leader in education and training. It has played an important role in the development of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) 2013 curriculum and has an impressive track record in supporting trainees through the examination process.

The department provides 5 hours per week in hours structured tutorial programs for anaesthesia trainees preparing for the ANZCA Initial Assessment of Anaesthetic Competence (IAAC), Primary and Final examinations. The Primary program is conducted with the collaboration of other departments within the North-western training program. Staff also support trainees through providing feedback on trial written examinations and conducting realistic mock vivas for the medical and anaesthesia vivas.​

The discharge centre at Footscray​ Hospital is located on 2 South. It helps to facilitate the discharge process and improve patient flow throughout the hospital.

The Maternity Services unit in the brand new $200 million Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s at Sunshine Hospital is famous for its strong culture and supportive team environment.

The Maternity Services unit in the brand new $200 million Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s at Sunshine Hospital is famous for its strong culture and supportive team environment.

The Medical Ambulatory Day Unit, or MADU unit, is for patients who need treatment for a variety of conditions in hospital, without needing to stay overnight. It has 6 chairs and 2 beds for treatment.