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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

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

Dr Jean Evans The Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jean Evans as a consultant to the board and she has now commenced in the role. Jean brings to the hospital more than 30 years’ experience in Australian health care. She’s widely acknowledged as a leader in transforming health services delivery through the application of proven ICT. Jean has been an accredited national and international assessor and coordinator for the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) forMore

Experienced obstetrician Dr Elizabeth Bolton (Elize, pictured) is now seeing patients at the Celebrate Women rooms in The Friendlies Medical Suites. Dr Bolton has made a significant impact on the Queensland medical community over the past 15 years. Originally from South Africa, she came to Bundaberg almost two decades ago and quickly established herself as a dedicated and compassionate doctor for women’s health. After a few years at Bundaberg Hospital, Dr Bolton was recruited to a senior position at MaterMore