Tag: hospital
Limestone Coast athlete proves hard ‘Work’ pays off
LIMESTONE Coast athlete Jocelyn Work has overcome plenty of hurdles on her way to competing at her best.
The young athlete recently claimed best of...
Doctor on scene to provide medical help
A DOCTOR has revealed the moment he arrived at the scene of the Scotch College bus crash where he found his own child injured...
Increase in hospital admissions triggers warning as school holiday activities underway
A SIGNIFICANT rise in South Australian hospital admissions for children with injuries sustained while using a bike, skateboard, scooter or roller blades has triggered...
Mount Gambier Hospital implements electronic record system
MOUNT Gambier Hospital has officially tossed paper in favour of a new electronic medical record system which was connected this week.
The major regional medical...
Training helps keep seniors safe from falls
SENIOR physiotherapist Lydia Chiodze has called on the region's elderly and vulnerable to engage with exercise and strength programs to help reduce the prevalence...
New addition welcomed to Pinchunga garden project
A WATER fountain has been added to the Pinchunga aged care facility garden as part of an extensive restoration process.
The garden has been developed...
Mount Gambier Hospital Charity Ball
MORE than 200 people attended the superhero-themed Mount Gambier Hospital Charity Ball at The Barn on Saturday night.
Hospital staff and frontline emergency services personnel...
Nurse finds calling
BATTLING conflict, crocodiles and rain in a small, open boat while taking a heavily pregnant girl to hospital in South Sudan, Kate Chapman knew...
Furry friends provide support for hospital patients
A TEAM of friendly furry pooches and their owners is helping to bring smiles to the faces of patients at Mount Gambier Hospital as...
Renal unit upgrade plan
COUNTRY Health SA has begun planning for the redevelopment of the cramped renal unit at Mount Gambier Hospital.[…]
Take steps to reduce falls
THE number of injured people admitted to hospital after suffering a fall has risen over the past five years, prompting a community reminder to take steps to reduce the risk of preventable falls[...]
Hospital locked down during police incident
SOUTH East residents who were at the Mount Gambier Hospital earlier this month when a man allegedly threatened a staff member during a dramatic incident in the emergency department said they feared for their lives. [...]