Mesothelioma Nurse Graduates at Strathfield Sue wins Preceptor of the Year (Qld) New Farm Clinic Clinical Facilitator, Sue Lavelle, is the winner of the Queensland HESTA Preceptor of the year for 2013. 18 The Ramsay Way - 2014 | 01 Peninsula Private Hospital and Beleura Private Hospital congratulate eminent breast cancer surgeon, Belinda Jane Brown, who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) on Australia Day 2014, in recognition of her service to medicine in the field of breast cancer treatment. Miss Brown established the first breast cancer practice on the Mornington Peninsula in 1992 at 126 Tanti Avenue, Mornington, close to Beleura Private Hospital. Before coming to work at Frankston Hospital, Monash Breast Screen and Peninsula Private Hospital in 1993, Ms Brown worked at the Hull Royal Infirmary in England from 1990-1992. She is a Foundation Member of Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand and a member of the Australasian Society of Breast Disease. Thanks to her commitment to breast cancer medicine, many women and their families have benefitted from her compassion and clinical expertise. One of Miss Brown’s patients was former Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor and now Narre Warren South Member of Parliament Judith Graley. Ms Graley had a mastectomy in 2008 and remains appreciative of Ms Brown’s care. “Belinda is highly valued by the many hundreds of women treated by her and I’m sure they share in her joy that she is being acknowledged with this award,” Ms Graley said. Marie Jennings, a registered nurse at Strathfield Private Hospital, was recently 1 of 10 nurses selected from across Australia to participate in the Asbestos Disease/Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Pilot National Nurse Education Program. Designed and organised by the Lung Foundation, Australia, the course was a fantastic opportunity for Marie to meet other nurses working in mesothelioma patient care across Australia. She has developed knowledge and skills to become one of the leaders and mentors in this field. Australia has one of the highest incidences of mesothelioma per capita in the world with almost 700 new cases reported in 2008. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos fibres, sometimes 20-50 years after exposure. Strathfield Private Hospital is a leader in Thoracic Surgery with more than 200 cases annually. It is the only hospital in Australia performing Pleuropneumonectomy , an advanced surgical procedure for treatment of Mesothelioma. Glengarry’s very own Gold Medallist Recently Wayne Batchelor (Laundry Assistant) from Glengarry Private Hospital was selected to represent Australia in the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Regional Games held in Newcastle NSW from 1st to 7th December 2013 for Tenpin Bowling. Wayne competed in three different bowling events, competing in Bowling Singles, Bowling Doubles and Bowling Teams. Wayne and his bowling team mates placed 1st in the team event, 3rd in the doubles event and Wayne placed 5th in the singles event. This is a massive achievement and Glengarry is very proud of their very own Gold Medallist. Congratulations to Wayne. RAMSAYPEOPLE Vale Christine Sawyer 1950 – 2014 Registered nurses Chris Sawyer commenced work at Kareena Private Hospital in August 1979. Chris led the recovery room team for over 35 years. She dedicated her professional life to the care of her patients and the nurturing of doctors and staff at the Hospital. Her passion for the profession of nursing shone through in all aspects of working life. Chris always came to work with a smile on her face, a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. Chris will be sadly missed by the Kareena community. Her funeral was attended by many colleagues and doctors alike, a testament to the esteem Chris was held in. She leaves behind two daughters Tracey, Nicole and their families. Vale Dr John MF Grant, AO, OBE 1922 – 2013 Mt Wilga Private Hospital mourns the loss of one of the founders of the Australian Paralympic movement and a dear friend of Mt Wilga’s, Dr John Grant, who passed away at the age of 91. John Grant was a skilled and pioneering neurosurgeon, a wise counsel and a deeply compassionate humanitarian. He was involved with Mt Wilga from the Hospital’s early days, through his work with spinal cord injury patients and more recently in an advisory capacity up until his death. John Grant’s passion for spinal cord injury care and innovative rehabilitation techniques led him to dedicate his time to sporting activities at the highest level for disabled individuals. This ultimately gave rise to his Presidency of the Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee, whereby he oversaw the planning and delivery of the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. John Grant’s involvement was acknowledged internationally and was followed by much recognition and awards for his contribution to medicine and disabled sports. Mt Wilga are proud and humbled to have known John Grant and we are extremely grateful for the contribution he made to the development of our Hospital. Sue has been instrumental in establishing a comprehensive program for students at New Farm Clinic and received the most nominations by students in the State. New Farm Clinic is a standalone mental health facility but manages the second largest number of students in Queensland’s Ramsay facilities. New Farm Clinic Director of Clinic Services Deanne Atkinson said Sue promotes the Ramsay vision. “As a result of Sue’s dedication and astuteness in this clinical area, we have been able to recruit those students who may have a special interest in mental health or display the attributes that are appropriate to work in this speciality,” Deanne said. 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The Ramsay Way - Autumn 2014
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