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For volunteer Marie Bennet, lending a helping hand is more than just a way to give back – it is about a personal connection. Marie has been a volunteer at The Friendlies for 8 months. “In the past my family was treated here and I found all staff were friendly and very supportive,” Marie said. “That is why I decided to join up to be a volunteer so I can offer the same caring support to patients while they areMore

Touch-screen portable ultrasound machine arrives at The Friendlies A State-of-the-art ultrasound machine, with the most advance image quality and touch screen display has arrived at The Friendlies. The Mindray TE7 is designed for use in anaesthetics, theatre, ICU and emergency departments due to its lightweight and portable nature. Add that to the touchscreen and ability to enable scan pre-sets, and the new $60,000 machine will be an asset for making rapid patient-care decisions. CEO Alan Cooper said initially it wasMore

Bundaberg heart attack patients receive the same standard of care as city counterparts If you were to suffer a heart attack, the consequences of delayed treatment can be catastrophic to your lifestyle and sometimes even fatal. Ensuring all people have access to immediate treatment has always been a high priority for the Friendly Society Private Hospital and Bundaberg Cardiology, who worked together to bring the first regional cardiac cath lab to Bundaberg. The Cath Lab first opened in November 2012More

There are so many different ideas and advice around on nutrition and diet, but sometimes the more simple the better. As part of National Nutrition Week this week, the Friendlies Physiotherapy Service dietitian Kelly Daly shares her top 5 pieces of advice for healthy eating. For individual nutrition advice, make an appointment to talk to Kelly on 4331 1888. 1. Don’t Drink Sugary Calories Sugary drinks are the most fattening things you can put into your body. This is becauseMore