An outreach program run by the Wayville vaccination clinic is providing vital COVID-19 vaccinations to Cystic Fibrosis patients at the RAH. “It’s not about the individual anymore – it may be an individual choice, but it’s for the greater benefit of the...
On Thursday, 12 August 2021, Lesley Dwyer, Chief Executive Officer of Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) announced the COVID-19 patient pathway staff vaccination Direction. Consistent with CALHN’s obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)...
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...
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...
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...
In late January 2020, a novel respiratory virus had swept across the world, striking down vulnerable people with waves of sick patients inundating major hospitals. Staff at the Central Adelaide Infection Prevention and Control Unit, however, had been preparing since...