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Wayville vaccination clinic expands
South Australians can receive their COVID-19 vaccination sooner as the Wayville clinic doubles in size, offering an additional 33,700 appointments.
Husband and wife share love for volunteering at the RAH
Sue and Paddy have been married for 39 years and share a common love for volunteering at the RAH in the Support Team together.
My Health Kit empowers palliative care patients
Patients undergoing palliative treatment and end-of-life care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital are provided with a kit to support communications.
Music from the heart strikes a chord
In his room at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), Brian is anxiously waits for open-heart surgery. Not only is he in an unfamiliar environment, Brian is also living with Schizophrenia and is partly blind. This is how music helped him.
Outreach program provides vital COVID-19 vaccinations for Cystic Fibrosis patients
“It’s not about the individual anymore – it may be an individual choice, but it’s for the greater benefit of the collective,” says Jessica, who is living with Cystic Fibrosis.
Hospital food passes consumer taste test
As part of a consumer governance workshop, lunch was provided by catering contractor Spotless giving the group the opportunity to provide feedback on the RAH’s in-patient menu.
Volunteer pianists play for peace of mind
It is said that where words fail, music speaks. This is true in the case of Melissa, who is one of 20 volunteer pianists playing for pleasure at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Staff and patient safety a priority with new vaccination direction
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.
New stroke trials at the Royal Adelaide spark fresh hope for stroke patients
Saying ‘yes’ to a marriage proposal from her partner was the first thing Molly Jones said as her speech recovered from a life-threatening stroke.
New milestone in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital redevelopment
Residents in Adelaide’s western suburbs can now see the site change before their eyes, as demolition works begin as part of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) redevelopment.
Breakthrough faecal transplants help treat symptoms of Parkinson’s
Breakthrough Adelaide-first Faecal transplants help treat symptoms of Parkinson’s
Delivering vaccine support for homeless SA
Mobile vaccination services are being trailed in the Adelaide CBD for South Australians experiencing homelessness.
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