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Urology clinic

Nurse-led urology clinic established

A nurse-led urology clinic is now operating at The Friendlies Medical Suites to provide an improved service for patients. Sandra Ilett and Carla Kerr (pictured) from Community Nurse Service are available weekly on Wednesdays to see patients with bowel and bladder issues. The Friendlies Director of Clinical Services and Patient Safety, Sandy Blake, said it’s a “wraparound service” under the supervision of doctors. “It’s run by highly qualified, specialised nurses who can also provide education, support and help,” Sandy said.More
Interventional Cardiologist Dr Daljeet Gill

Experienced cardiologist joins The Friendlies team

Interventional Cardiologist Dr Daljeet Gill has joined the professional team at The Friendlies Hospital Cardiac Investigations Unit. The unit is a specialised procedure environment where cardiologists perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. There’s an agreement with Queensland Health to treat public patients at the facility, which is the only one of its kind in the Wide Bay region. After having worked for Advara HeartCare as a locum on several occasions, Dr Gill is nowMore
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Investment in technology will enhance cardiac care

A $1.6 million rebuild of the Cardiac Investigations Unit at The Friendlies Hospital in Bundaberg will deliver state-of-the-art services to residents of the Wide Bay region. The 11-year-old “cath lab” will be redeveloped at the end of this year to install the latest medical technology. The unit is a specialised procedure environment where cardiologists perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. There’s an agreement with Queensland Health to treat public patients at the facility, whichMore

Qld first training program launched for nursing assistants

In a Queensland first, The Friendlies Hospital has partnered with local high schools to pioneer an innovative vocational training program for Year 12 students. Fourteen students from Shalom College and Bundaberg State High School this week started practical placements at The Friendlies as part of their Certificate III course in Health Service Assistance. Completion of the course qualifies students to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN). The Friendlies’ Director of Clinical Services and Patient Safety, Sandy Blake, said theMore
Friendlies cath lab

$1.6m Cardiac Investigations Unit upgrade planned

The Friendlies Society Private Hospital Board has agreed to invest in state-of-the art technology to future-proof the hospital’s Cardiac Investigations Unit. The “Cath Lab” operates in partnership with Advara HeartCare and celebrated its 10th anniversary in November. It’s a specialised procedure environment where cardiologists perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. There’s an agreement with Queensland Health to treat public patients at the facility, which is the only one of its kind in the WideMore
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