HoSPItal Delivering 35 years of real NeWS magic to the local community “Over the years there have been more than 32,000 babies I can’t believe it’s been born at Glengarry,” said midwife Mary Guthrie.“The most magical thing is that many of the children we 35 years of magic * helped deliver have come back to Glengarry over recent years to have their own babies – and the grandparents of these new babies still recognise us!” We are celebrating 35 years of magic Customer Service Officer, Julie Oliver says working at and more than 32,000 little miracles born... If you’ve had a magic moment at Glengarry, don’t keep it to yourself, spread the joy by visiting our website the hospital over the past 35 years has been one of the and share your special moment with us. highlights of her life. Because magic happens every day at Glengarry... “It’s such a fantastic hospital, with wonderful staff who really www.glengarryprivate.com.au care about our patients. Despite the growth over the years, Dr Shakeeb Razak with Rosanna and Robert Hindmarsh at Hollywood Private Hospital. the hospital has still managed to maintain its reputation as a community focused hospital.” Accommodation and Booking Coordinator, Irma McQueen agrees saying she has thoroughly enjoyed being part of such a wonderful team. Real Magic.Every day. “Our hospital’s slogan really sums up the time I have spent working here and I can honestly say it’s been 35 years of real Thirty-five years ago, in the newly developed suburb of magic every day.” Duncraig, Glengarry Private Hospital opened its doors to Glengarry Private Hospital Chief Executive Officer and meet the health needs of Perth’s northern suburbs. Director of Nursing, Dani Meinema says the past 35 years of A modest hospital at the time, with two wards and 80 beds, the providing quality health care to local residents would not have hospital’s South Wing originally operated as an Obstetric Unit been possible without the dedication of hardworking staff while the North Wing accommodated minor surgical procedures. and volunteers. Since that day in November 1977, Glengarry Private Hospital “We believe we have always been, and will continue to has expanded to 110 beds and offers a wide range of specialties be, a warm and friendly hospital which continually strives to including palliative care, obstetrics, rehabilitation and surgical provide a high quality and consistent service to the patients and medical services. in our community. The caring values of our outstanding staff Mary Guthrie, Dot Marie, Julie Oliver and Irma McQueen ensure that the care and comfort of all patients is our priority have been with Glengarry Private Hospital since the days the and I am proud to celebrate this milestone with our staff and doors first opened. local community.” Revolutionary Mum has 6 babies – all at pacemaker North Shore Private Hospital implanted at When gorgeous little Ava was born on 13th November 2012 at North Hollywood and Aaron of Gelorie, six of whom have been born at North Shore Private. born at North Shore Private. The Gelorie family with 8th addition and the 6th babyPictured:Shore Private Hospital she was not the first member of the family to be born inthe hospital’s maternity unit. Ava is one of 8 children to proud parents Elizabeth “I have been so happy with my Obstetrician and North Shore Private,” Elizabeth Hollywood Private is once again at the forefront of said. “The midwives and nurses have always been fantastic. It is a very relaxed medical and technological innovation, implanting Asia- and friendly environment with great food”. Pacific’s first ‘MRI conditional’ cardiac resynchronisation Elizabeth was very appreciative for the upgrade to the NSPH Parenting Suite, (biventricular) pacemaker into a 71 year old man recently. which includes a spacious double bed. The whole family (and Grandad Richard) The patient had been suffering with worsening shortness were all able to hop on the bed during visiting hours to see mum and take a peek of breath and swollen ankles. He was diagnosed with heart at their new sister. failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy but it was difficult to The couple had planned for 3 or 4 children when they were married. Recently treat. After suffering a stroke in March 2012, the patient they had to purchase a 14 seater Toyota Hi-Ace, and although there is room, required a device that could be implanted to help improve they are undecided as to whether they will have more children at this stage. his heart function and still be safe for future possible cranial MRI scans. The new BIOTRONIK EVIA ProMRI HF-T device has been restricted for people fitted with cardiac Online dining Westmead Private widened the scope of medical treatment that has previously resynchronisation pacemakers. for patients at Upgrades training Peninsula Private facilities Westmead Private’s new training facilities in action. Peninsula Private Hospital has recently introduced computerised ordering of meals for patients making a successful shift from paper based meal ordering to the 100% electronically ordered meals system that is now in place. “Chefmax” has been selected as the preferred software solution. Hospital Food Services Manager Steve Drummond said it had been a tremendous effort from the whole Hospital to bring about the cultural New service for shift to online ordering. mums & bubs in action at Peninsula Private as a surgical centre of excellence with the advanced upgrade has consolidated its positionWestmead Private HospitalThe new Chefmax ordering service North Shore Private Hospital has introduced a to its training and education facilities. A new fitout of the Maternity Patient Relations Coordinator to enhance its conference room at the hospital includes state-of-the art two maternity services. way fibre audio and video communication between any of Duysal Sumaktas joined the team in November 2012, and the 11 operating rooms to the high definition projector and has quickly become a popular addition to the maternity communication platform housed within the conference room. services at North Shore Private. A delegation of International ENT Surgeons for the Duysal is available to maintain positive relations and to Cochlea symposium, will be amongst the first to enjoy these act as a link between patients, families and the hospital to new facilities which includes an “in-house” live surgery ensure the patient experience from a customer service demonstration by Prof Melville Da Cruz. perspective exceeds expectations. Tim Daniel CEO said: “This investment in training and Duysal will also provide information on the new Platinum education is consistent with our strategic intention to provide and Gold Maternity Packages which have been introduced our VMOs, referring GPs and our University affiliates, with at North Shore Private. the best possible educational environment. “We are extremely proud of what we have achieved and look forward to using these facilities to their fullest potential.” 8 TRW SPRING 2012
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