by CALHN | 1 Aug, 2021 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Community, COVID-19, RAH, Uncategorized
Ground-breaking faecal transplants is the latest treatment option being trialled for people living with Parkinson’s to help manage symptoms by replenishing healthy gut bacteria, led by Dr Robert Bryant (pictured) and Dr Thomas Kimber. With increasing evidence...
by CALHN | 12 Jul, 2021 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Community, COVID-19, RAH, Uncategorized
South Australians experiencing homelessness can access the COVID-19 vaccination through a mobile outreach program on trial in the Adelaide CBD. CALHN and SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) staff members will use a decommissioned ambulance vehicle to transport and...
by CALHN | 29 Jun, 2021 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Community, COVID-19, RAH, Uncategorized
Refugee Health Service (RHS) expands its vaccination program to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine for refugees and asylum seekers. CALHN’s Refugee Health Service has vaccinated around 40 new arrivals against COVID-19 since it expanded its vaccination program to...
by CALHN | 27 Jun, 2021 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Community, RAH
Hear about burns patient Almir’s journey to recovery after 35% of his body was burnt following a BBQ explosion at home. Almir, a father of two from Plympton was busy preparing a Sunday roast at home on his webber when he was engulfed by flames after pouring a cap-full...
by CALHN | 18 Jun, 2021 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Community, GP News, RAH
Professor Toby Coates and Professor Donald Howie have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours for their formidable services to medicine. Both Professor Coates and Professor Howie were appointed as officers in the General Division of the Order of...
