Kilmore & District Hospital History
On the 17th November 1864, The Kilmore Hospital was incorporated under the provisions of the Hospitals & Charities Act. Notice of this incorporation was published in the Government Gazette No. 135/1864 Page 2996.
On the 23rd November 1988, The Kilmore Hospital changed its name to The Kilmore and District Hospital to reflect the growing area that it serves. Notice of this change was published in the Government Gazette No. 45/1988 Page 3497.
In the year 1858 the community raised funds of 1269 pounds and the Government granted 500 pounds for the building of a hospital. In 1860 the number of patients treated was 86. The original hospital is the second oldest of Victoria's District Hospitals and the most intact.
In 1975 the Hospital 20-bed ward was completed and on the 29th July 1984 the extensions including the services wing and clinical support facilities were officially opened.
A major redevelopment project costing $2.2 million was completed on the 26th June 1995. Works included the renovations of existing operating theatre, general administration, the provision of new birthing suites, wards, a new accident and emergency area and 10 additional acute patient beds. This has increased bed capacity by 50% from 20 to 30 beds.
Patient accommodation has been designed to provide care in a stylish environment rather than the usual "institutional" look with all bedrooms overlooking and having access to garden settings. Having 8 single, 3 double and 4 four-bed wards, most with ensuite facilities, enhances flexibility in the placement of patients.
A feature of the redevelopment is the main front entrance and now separate entrance for accident and emergency, radiology and outpatients.
Further features include the modern delivery suites, recently upgraded state of the art theatre, recovery and day procedure areas and fantastic patient day room.
The overall, open light and spacious design has been highly praised.
A real effort has been made to ensure that our Hospital is warm, friendly and attractive, so that patients feel welcome when they need us.
In the year 2005/2006 we treated 2,500 inpatients, and 7,610 A&E attendances.