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Gold standard in care for people living with movement disorders
People living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, their families and carers are set to benefit from a new Movement Disorder Specialist Service based at Coffs Harbour, which has been...
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Celebrating World Physiotherapy Day with a little madness
Hastings Physiotherapists celebrated World Physiotherapy Day on 8 September with fun shirts, coffee, morning tea, and photos. Physiotherapy Manager Anthony Best said the MAD (Make A Difference) Physio...
View ArticleStaff NDIS and Disability Masterclass sessions begin soon
As part of the Enhancing Inclusion in the Health Setting Project, Disability Healthcare Specialists are running a series of 30-minute masterclasses relating to the NDIS and patients with disabilities....
View ArticleJourney Stories multicultural arts project celebrates Coffs Harbour’s diversity
On 7 September, local multicultural groups came together to celebrate the launch of the Journey Stories short film and photographic exhibition at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus, in conjunction with...
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Pauline and Denise’s century of caring for others
Nurses Denise Smith and Pauline Davis have had very similar careers. Both started their nursing journeys in Sydney hospitals. Pauline began her training in the January of 1973 while Denise started the...
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Wauchope Hospital Volunteers ready for another busy year
Wauchope Hospital Volunteers have launched into the new financial year on the back of an extraordinarily successful 2022-23. The United Hospital Auxiliary volunteers met this week for their Annual...
View ArticleKeeping our physios in tip top condition
Physiotherapists help us get back to life after an injury or illness and fine-tune our physical skills. So, it’s important they’re in top condition too. The Kempsey physiotherapy department recently...
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Every day is the day to ask ‘are you okay?’
Have you noticed someone you know or care about isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem a bit flat or quiet? Or they’re just not themselves? Trust your gut instinct and ask R U OK. By...
View ArticleOsteoarthritis Chronic Care Program turned my life around
It is estimated that more than 2.2 million Australians (9.3%) are affected by osteoarthritis (OA).1 This figure is predicted to rise to 11 per cent by the year 2050. The Osteoarthritis Chronic Care...
View ArticleGenerous prizes at annual Mini Olympic Games
Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Mental Health Services, is warming up for the annual inpatient Mini Olympics, and the prize pool just grew thanks to a generous donation from Rotary Coffs Harbour. The...
View ArticleCoffs Harbour Pink Ladies need you!
Next time you visit the Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies Café, look up and be amazed! The TV monitors on the wall tell an incredible story of selflessness and service to others. A slide show features just...
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Camden Haven UHA honoured for their service
The selfless service of Camden Haven Hospital Auxiliary volunteers was recognised this week, culminating in the acknowledgement of a remarkable 30 years of service for branch president Jen Lucey. Ms...
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Pink Ladies volunteer 14,139 hours for PMBH patients
Port Macquarie Base Hospital’s much-loved Pink Ladies gave an astounding 14,139 hours of volunteer work to support staff and patients. The remarkable figure was revealed at the group’s annual general...
View ArticleWaveney takes the reins for Bellingen UHA
Bellingen Hospital and Pink Auxiliary has donated more than $18,000 worth of medical equipment to Bellinger River District Hospital thanks to the hard work of its volunteers and the support of the...
View ArticleKendall CWA branch supports palliative care patients
The wonderful ladies from the Kendall Country Women’s Association (CWA) popped into the Palliative Care Unit at Wauchope District Memorial Hospital with a $200 donation this week. Nurse Unit Manager...
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Nifty knitters’ warm gift to elderly patients
Frail aged patients at Port Macquarie Base Hospital will have toasty warm knee rugs and beanies to help keep the warm outdoors thanks to some busy knitters and crocheters. Volunteers in the Camden...
View ArticleLeadership team excited about new nursing practitioner roles
The Mid North Coast Local Health District’s Senior Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Team met with Matt Lutze, the Principle Advisor for Nursing Practice (Nursing & Midwifery Office NSW Health),...
View ArticleAnna helps Australian team win silver in world games
Coffs Harbour Health Campus Patient Support Officer, Anna Sydenham, has helped the Australian boccia team win a silver medal in the Open Doubles Tournament at the World Dwarf Games 2023. Anna,...
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A healthy eye for creativity is key to national photo comp
‘Healthy Life, Healthy You’ is the theme to inspire photographers of all abilities to submit entries in this year’s Your Health Link National Photographic Competition. Now in its sixth year, the...
View ArticlePlace a bid in the silent auction and support KDH
Support the Kempsey District Hospital and United Hospital Auxiliary’s Spring Fair by bidding in their latest auction. Get your bids in for a car care package valued at $400 or a Moochies Smartwatch...
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