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Oncology patients will rest a bit easier in the Friendlies Day Oncology Unit, thanks to the generous donation of Bundaberg and District Cancer Support Group for Men and Women. The group, which offers support and friendship to people dealing with cancer, and their families, have donated $1100 to The Friendlies Foundation, which will be used to buy five tray arms to attach to the day oncology chairs. The Friendlies Foundation public relations officer Fiona Macaulay said the hospital would beMore

As a male nurse, being mistaken for a doctor or a physio has often been just part of the job for Friendly Society Private Hospital nurse unit manager Gerard Sorbello. Mr Sorbello said when he first began his career in nursing 14 years ago, male nurses were definitely a minority, but something he is happy to see changing over recent years. “People’s attitudes to what a nurse is are changing, as those comments don’t happen as much as they usedMore

The future of women’s health, advancements and the latest practices were highlighted at an information evening on Tuesday night. Hosted by the Friendly Society Private Hospital, with sponsorship from Beyer and Bundaberg Medical Imaging, more than 50 of the Bundaberg’s Region’s GPs attended the dinner and information evening to hear from obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Julienne Wickham, gynaecologist Dr Harrie Swanepoel and general surgeon and The Friendlies Director of Medical Services Dr Grant Phillips. Friendly Society Private Hospital Director ofMore