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Friendlies ED celebrates fourth birthday

More than 36,000 patients have sought treatment at The Friendlies Emergency Department since it opened on 25 September 2018, with 9,183 patients using the service in the last 12 months. Celebrating its fourth milestone, Friendly Society Private Hospital CEO, Simone Finch said patient numbers to the emergency department continue to show the community’s need for the service. “Our focus is to build on the strong foundation of The Friendlies, ensuring that everyone who needs our services and care knows theyMore

Golf Day Registrations Open

The Friendlies Foundation is currently raising funds to commence the Hospital Accommodation Project. The Hospital Accommodation Project will be constructed on the corner of Bingera and Woondooma Streets, adjacent to the Friendlies hospital precinct consisting of 16 studio-style apartments with interconnectivity to provide accommodation for regional families accessing treatment and supporting loved ones along with resident student doctors and nurses. This male and female event is played as a four-ball ambrose team game.  All levels of golfers are welcome. JoinMore

The role of Physiotherapy in Pregnancy and Postnatal care

Many changes happen to your body during pregnancy. A Physiotherapist can help you understand and work through those changes and manage other common problems. Working with a Physiotherapist can relieve pain, build strength, prepare you for delivery and aid recovery after your baby is born. We caught up with Physiotherapist Sara Atkinson from Friendlies Physiotherapy & Allied Health Services to find out more. What is prenatal or pregnancy Physiotherapy? Prenatal or pregnancy physiotherapy involves using a Physio’s understanding of theMore

Physiotherapy for men’s health and continence

Some of the most important aspects of our health are the ones we speak about the least. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, with more than 18,000 cases diagnosed in Australia every year. Incontinence is a common problem following prostate surgery but many men don’t realise that Physiotherapists may be able to help. We caught up with Physiotherapist Mitchell Shorten from Friendlies Physiotherapy & Allied Health to talk about men’s health Physiotherapy, the role of theMore
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