Patients 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.
Planning for your care
This section contains important information to help you prepare for your admission to Epworth.
Epworth Medical Imaging
Our locations and parking
Pathology and collection centres
Epworth Pathology provides quality pathology services to doctors and patients at Epworth Hospitals around Melbourne and Geelong. Epworth Pathology is an affiliation of Melbourne Pathology and Epworth. Your pathology tests can be performed at any Epworth Pathology or Melbourne Pathology branch throughout Melbourne and Geelong.
Your healthcare rights and responsibilities
Epworth endorses the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights. The Charter describes what you, or someone you care for, can expect when receiving health care.
These rights apply to all people in all places where health care is provided in Australia. This includes public and private hospitals, day procedure services, general practice and other community health services.
During your care
Volunteer services
Healthy meal options
Epworth has teams of highly experienced chefs across all sites, working to prepare a wide range of meals from seasonal produce. At some of our sites, the bedside Point of Care terminal can be used for ordering meals.
If you have any dietary requirements, these can be accommodated by advising your doctor and our staff of any requirements prior to admission.
Continuing your care
Rehabilitation at Epworth
Giving
More than half of all medical equipment at Epworth HealthCare is funded by EMF, and 80 percent of Epworth’s medical research.
Visitor information
Our visiting hours provide Epworth patients the necessary rest time they need for their recovery.
To ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding visiting hours and available amenities, we invite you to explore the location page for each Epworth hospital. By referring to the specific location page, you can plan your visit more efficiently and make the most of the time with your loved one. Your understanding and co-operation are greatly appreciated.