About Us
Loddon Mallee Integrated Cancer Service (LMICS) is one of the nine Integrated Cancer Services (ICS) in Victoria.
The role of the ICS is to:
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Build relationships between providers, health services and settings to plan cancer services across a geographical area based on access, appropriateness and effectiveness
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Engage with consumers and clinicians to inform projects
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Implement best practice models of cancer care
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Improve the effectiveness of cancer care through system coordination and integration
Our Vision
Improving
patient experiences
and outcomes by
connecting cancer care
and driving best practice.
Strategic Goals 2017 - 2020
1. A Networked Cancer Care System
2. High Quality Cancer Care
3. Research Informed Cancer Care System
Principles
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Services will be population based
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Individuals will have access to the full range of services from prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, supportive care and end-of-life-care
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Referral pathways are clearly defined for the range of services required
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Care is multidisciplinary and coordinated
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High quality care requires a ‘critical mass’ of experience and leadership
Our Team
Anna Hedigan
Project Manager, Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
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03 5454 9386
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Bipin Manezhi
Data & Quality Specialist
Contact Details:
03 5454 8375
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Quality Management Methods, Lean Six Sigma, KAIZEN, Data analysis
Cassandra Worme
Deputy Clinical Director (GP), LMICS
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Cheryl Martin
Acting Program Manager
Contact Details:
03 5454 8382
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Optimal Care Pathways, GP Oncology Hotline and Referral Matrix, GP and Cancer Services interface across our region
Iain Butterworth
Project Manager, Regional Engagement
Contact Details:
03 5454 8379
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Ilana Solo (Long Service Leave)
Program Manager
Contact Details:
03 5454 8383
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Julie Symons
Project Manager, Regional Engagement
Contact Details:
03 5454 8377
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Consumer engagement and Survivorship
Louise Bettiol
Clinical Director (GP), LMICS
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Mwila Kabwe
Data Assistant
Contact Details:
03 5454 8374
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Data methods/analysis and publications/reports
Rob Campbell
Clinical Director, LMICS
Contact Details:
03 5454 6000
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Vanessa Wiltshire
Project Manager, Regional Engagement
Contact Details:
03 5454 8377
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Yachna Shethia
Project Manager, Regional Engagement
Contact Details:
03 5454 8374
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Patient Experience of cancer care, Data analysis and visualisation
Partner Organisations
To improve the experience and outcomes for people with cancer and their families, LMICS has well formed partnerships with Health Services across the Loddon Mallee region (LMR).
We continue to build relationships with private hospitals and providers, pathology and imaging services, primary care networks and in research to improve service integration and coordination through care that is multidisciplinary, supportive and responsive to the needs of communities across the region. The following services are current members of LMICS:
The Victorian Integrated Cancer Services are supported by the Victorian Government
© 2021 Loddon Mallee Integrated Cancer Service
The Victorian Integrated Cancer Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.
We are committed to safe and inclusive work places, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ communities and their families.