Latrobe Regional Hospital

Overview

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a major healthcare facility serving Traralgon and the broader Gippsland region of Victoria. With approximately 300 beds, the hospital provides comprehensive services including emergency care, intensive care, surgery, medicine, cardiology, oncology, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, and rehabilitation. Operating as the principal referral center for Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Hospital is currently undergoing a major $217 million expansion to further enhance its capabilities and infrastructure. The hospital serves a catchment population of approximately 260,000 people across Gippsland’s six local government areas. Latrobe Regional Hospital features specialised services including a comprehensive cancer center, cardiac catheterisation laboratory, and acute mental health facility. The hospital maintains strong teaching affiliations with Monash University and other institutions, contributing to healthcare workforce development in regional Victoria. Latrobe Regional Hospital plays a vital role as the major healthcare hub for Gippsland, providing tertiary-level services to communities across this vast region and reducing the need for patients to travel to Melbourne for specialised care. The facility serves a diverse population across a region undergoing significant transition as traditional industries like forestry and coal-fired power generation give way to new economic activities.