Out on the Cobb Highway - Healthcare in Ivanhoe

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Brian Cho discussing healthcare in Ivanhoe and the challenges faced in rural settings.

As we continue our journey south, we find our way to Ivanhoe. Ivanhoe was founded in 1970 and is situated on the Cobb Highway, between the Lachlan and Darling rivers. Ivanhoe is famous for its rich history, including the Ivanhoe Dry Times Show, an event drawing enthusiasts for vintage trucks, tractors, cars and bikes. Today we welcome Brian Cho, Acting Health Service Manager at the Ivanhoe Health Service to the studio. Hear how Brian found his way to Ivanhoe, how the Ivanhoe Health Service is staffed and understand some of the difficulties faced in rural healthcare. Join us each fortnight for a new episode where we showcase one of many dedicated and driven district staff members who strive to deliver excellent health care in the rural and remote locations of the Far West Local Health District. Hosted by Heidi Drenkhahn and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care Team, Far West Local Health District. Listener discretion is advised, as episodes may discuss or name Indigenous people who are deceased. Information provided in this podcast is correct at the time of recording and is generalised information. If you require further individualised health care advice, please…

People in this episode

Host: Heidi Drenkhahn

Guest: Brian Cho

Topics covered

• rural healthcare
• health services
• community health
• healthcare challenges
• local history

Keywords

• Ivanhoe
• healthcare
• rural health
• Brian Cho
• health service
• Cobb Highway
• community health

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ivanhoe, Cobb Highway, Lachlan, Darling

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