Tag: mount gambier hospital
Mental health treatment review
MOUNT Gambier is among the nation's top regional areas for mental health aeromedical retrievals by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The new data - released...
Discharge scare sparks policy change demand
A MOUNT Gambier father has called on Western Victorian hospitals to change their day surgery discharge policies amid what could have been a catastrophic...
Unsung Mount Gambier volunteers ready to help cancer patients through treatment journey
THE Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group continues to make its mark in the South East, providing residents with financial support during their cancer journeys.
The...
Rotary clubs band together to buy specialist medical device
EFFICIENCY within the surgical theatre at the Mount Gambier Hospital has been improved thanks to a donation from three Mount Gambier Rotary clubs.
The hospital...
Hospital tour builds positive connection with children
ARMED with stethoscopes and surgical masks, little footsteps this week echoed through the Mount Gambier Hospital corridors as part of a learning activity.
With the...
Influx of patients puts hospital emergency department under pressure
MOUNT Gambier Hospital management says all patients are being "prioritised" as presentations to its emergency department surge this week.
It is understood some people have...
Renal dialysis project praise
RENAL dialysis patients have welcomed news the $2.1m redevelopment of the cramped facility at Mount Gambier Hospital will start this month.
The long awaited works...
Mount Gambier midwife’s leadership recognised
MOUNT Gambier midwife Rachael Yates is the toast of the regional health fraternity after winning a prominent state award for "excellence in leadership".
Ms Yates...
Health workers flag pay issues
COUNTRY Health SA came under the spotlight at a parliamentary committee following testimony from a current and former employee about underpayment issues at the...
Man fined for assault at hospital
A MOUNT Gambier man has been fined $1000 for assaulting a man at the Mount Gambier Hospital which caused the victim to jump over...
STAFF PROFILE: Sandra Morello – Senior Journalist
Senior journalist Sandra Morello has an unwavering mantra of striving to give a voice to those who in our community who feel that are...
Cancer therapy funds announced for Mount Gambier hospital
LIMESTONE Coast cancer patients will no longer have to travel for treatment with a new radiation therapy service confirmed for Mount Gambier Hospital.
Yesterday's announcement...