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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

When it comes to cooking healthy meals for the family, it can be easy to over complicate things. Friendlies Physiotherapy Service Dietitian Kelly Daly said that often simple is best. “Try this Dietitian approved slow cooked, tender and delicious pulled beef,” Kelly said. “Beef is a valuable source of protein and iron in the diet, and it is encouraged to be eaten two to four times per week. “This recipe is great, as it has a 5-minute prep time, butMore