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YOUR FREE COPY NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 1
INSPIRED NO.2 2018
IN THIS ISSUE MESSAGE FROM
08
ST VINCENT’S
OUR CEO
HEALTH AUSTRALIA
AT THE FOREFRONT
OF HEALTHCARE
INNOVATION
11
TACKLING THE
SPECTRE OF
PRETERM
LABOUR
16
WHAT IS LISTERIA
AND HOW DOES
IT SPREAD IN
ROCKMELONS?
18
Welcome to the second edition of our
Inspired magazine.
TIMMY We have had such a positive response to the
TAKES ON first edition, with patients, staff, doctors and the
CANCER2 St Vincent’s Community being able to read about
a number of stories from our hospitals.
24
With the speed of medical advancement, more
and more we receive patients who require surgery
HOW YOGA that has rarely happened before. This month you’ll
CAN HELP meet Tim Likos who has had a femur replaced
REDUCE with a titanium rod and our staff member Chad
PAIN Jayawardana who has had recent brain tumour
surgery. Both of these stories and examples of
how we are all inspired to provide the best levels
of care and compassion possible.
04 SERVICES AND FACILITIES
We also have news about new areas of the hospital,
06 OUR TEAM
a page for any kids visiting, health tips and news from
12 NEW HOSPITAL TOWER IN FITZROY our staff and doctors.
13 WHAT IS INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY? I hope you enjoy our second edition of Inspired.
14 MY SPECIALIST
15 MEET OUR STAFF — CHAD JAYAWARDANA
21 ST VINCENT’S KIDS
22 100 BOOKS
Ian Grisold
26 BITE-SIZE NEWS FROM AROUND THE HOSPITAL Regional CEO
29 THE NEUROSCIENCE DEPARTMENT St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne
ROUNDING PROJECT
30 EAST MELBOURNE’S BLESSING CEREMONY
32 DEAR DIETICIAN
34 BETTER-FOR-YOU RECIPES
35 HELP US BUILD TOMORROW St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne
36 OPTIMISING WORKSTATION SAFETY 59 Victoria Parade Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone: (03) 9411 7111
37 CROSSWORD PUZZLE www.svphm.org.au
38 VIP STAFF AWARD WINNERS www.facebook.com/StVincentsPrivate @SVPHMelb
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2 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
MISSION AND VISION
ST VINCENT’S HEALTH AUSTRALIA CONTINUES TO
BUILD ON THE CHARISM AND TRADITIONS OF THE
SISTERS OF CHARITY BY DELIVERING HEALTH AND
AGED CARE SERVICES UNDER THE STEWARDSHIP
OF MARY AIKENHEAD MINISTRIES.
MISSION
As a Catholic Healthcare service we bring God’s
love to those in need through the healing ministry
of Jesus. We are especially committed to people
who are poor or vulnerable.
VALUES VISION
Compassion We lead through research driven, excellent
and compassionate health and aged care.
Our care is an act of love. We are
present and accompany people
when they are most in need.
Justice
To act with courage and speak
in pursuit of what is right and just.
Integrity
Ensuring our actions and decisions
are transparent and aligned with
our values.
Excellence
Our care is safe evidence based
and continually seeking to improve. OUR HISTORY
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne has
the Sisters’ of Charity’s mission at the heart
of our organisation. We continue to build our
reputation based on our history of leadership
in compassionate care, healing and serving
people with special needs.
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne is a
facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia, under the
Stewardship of the Trustees of Mary Aikenhead
Ministries (TMAM).
TMAM was established by the Sisters of Charity
of Australia on 1 July 2009 to continue their work
in health, education and welfare services.
The name Mary Aikenhead Ministries was
adopted in tribute to the foundress of the Sisters
of Charity, Mother Mary Aikenhead. Inspired by
her extraordinary example, we work together
with TMAM to continue to bring a great tradition
of service to all in need of care.
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 3
SERVICES AND FACILITIES
CAR PARKING Food Service Times
At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroy there is a multistorey car Breakfast: 7.30am – 8.30am
park located immediately behind the hospital in Fitzroy Street. Morning Tea: 10.15am
Hourly rates apply which are payable by cash or card, with a
Lunch: 12.00 midday – 12.45pm
maximum daily charge. For patient drop off and pick up there is
a 15 minute zone directly opposite the side entrance of the Afternoon Tea: 1.30pm
hospital in Fitzroy Street. If you do stay longer than the Dinner: 5.00pm – 5.45pm
15 minutes you may incur a parking fine from the council.
Supper: 7.00pm
At St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne there is a
multistorey car park located immediately opposite the hospital
in Grey Street, East Melbourne. INTERPRETING SERVICES
For patient drop off and pick up there are free 15 minute car parks An interpreting service is available, please ask our staff.
directly outside of the hospital, however if you do stay longer than
the 15 minutes you may incur a parking fine from the council. MAIL AND DELIVERIES
At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Kew there is free car parking All incoming mail, flowers or deliveries addressed to you will be
in the hospital grounds as well as in Studley Avenue. For patient delivered to your room daily. Mail arriving after your discharge will
drop off there is a 15 minute car park in Studley Avenue. be promptly forwarded to your home address.
At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee there is car park We also have a newspaper service during the working week,
available within the hospital grounds. Hourly rates apply which between approximately 7.00am to 9.00am so you can buy
are payable by cash or card, with a maximum daily charge. newspapers without leaving your room.
CHAPEL SERVICES NO SMOKING POLICY
The Hospital Chapels are located to the right of the main All four hospitals of St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne are
entrances on the Ground floor at both St Vincent’s Private NO SMOKING facilities. This includes the hospital grounds and
Hospital Fitzroy and St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne. surroundings.
The chapel for St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee is located
to the left of the back entrance on the Ground floor. Mass times NURSE CALL SYSTEM
are posted on or near the Chapel door. The Nurse Call System operates from the hand set next to your
bed. The nurse will demonstrate the functions of the handset
FOOD SERVICES when you first arrive. If you require any assistance at all, please do
Our four (4) week cycle menu has been designed to include not hesitate to utilise the Nurse Call Bell.
foods that are both nutritious and appetising whilst following
the Australian Dietary Guidelines. From this you may make your PATIENT SERVICES AND
meal selections for the following day. If you have any dietary CLEANING STANDARDS
restrictions, the nursing staff or our dietician will help you make Patient Services and Environmental Services staff are assigned to
the appropriate meal choices. each clinical area from 6.30am until 8.30pm daily. Outside these
Our Food Services Assistants will take your order during the hours on-call support is available where necessary for non-routine
day for the following day meals. cleaning (e.g. spills, full waste bins).
If you have any dietary restrictions, the nursing staff or our Cleaning of patients’ rooms and hospital facilities is in accordance
dietician will help you make the appropriate meal choices. with the Victorian Department of Health Hospital Cleaning
Standards, Infection Control guidelines, and applicable
Food Services Staff will visit you daily to discuss your menu Australian Standards.
choices. If you have any special needs or require a religious/
cultural diet, they will be happy to assist. Daily routine cleaning of patient rooms includes emptying
waste bins, general surface cleaning, spot cleaning floors,
If you have any other dietary requirements or requests, and ensuite cleaning. Routine carpet vacuuming is undertaken
please speak to the nursing staff. You can also ask to speak every second day.
to a dietician.
Staff will not enter your room to undertake cleaning if a “Do not
disturb” sign is displayed on the door. If you are asleep or in the
ensuite when staff enter the room they will not disturb you, but
a calling card will be left. Please tell the nursing staff when it is
convenient for cleaning to be done.
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If you are not in your room when cleaning is completed a calling CLINICAL SERVICES
card will be left. Please tell the nursing staff if something has been
The hospital has a wide range of clinical services:
overlooked or if you have additional requirements.
Breast Surgery
PHARMACY
Cardiac Services
The pharmacy is located on the ground floor at St Vincent’s
Private Hospital Fitzroy, St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Colorectal and Gastro Intestinal Surgery
Melbourne, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee and on
the second floor at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Kew. Continuum of Care
Medications, limited surgical equipment and toiletries for patients, Day Procedure Unit
staff and visitors are available from all four pharmacies. If you
need to purchase/hire equipment, purchase personal pharmacy Diabetes Educator
items or discharge medications or medications not related to your
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery Endocrinology
admission diagnosis, you are required to pay the pharmacy direct
for the cost of these items. Gastroenterology
TAXI PHONE AND PUBLIC PHONES General Surgery
Public phones are available on the ground floor in the general Gynaecology
reception area.
Haematology
A direct telephone line to a taxi service is also available on
the ground floor at each site. Please ask at reception for the Intensive Care Unit
location of this phone.
Maternity Services
TELEVISION Nutrition
Televisions are provided in each room free of charge and are
operated by the handset by your bedside. If you have any Neuroscience
problems please speak to a staff member on your ward.
Oncology
There is also an educational in-house television station that
regularly shows educational videos related to your stay. Ophthalmology
WARD ROOM TELEPHONES Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery
You will find a telephone on each bedside cabinet. You can Orthopaedics
make local calls directly from your room by first dialling “0” for
an outside line. There is no charge for local calls. Paediatrics
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
WI-FI
Wi-Fi services are available for patient use at each of our Rehabilitation
hospitals. Please ask our reception staff for further details Sleep Disorders Centre
on admission.
Social Worker
Stomal Therapist
Urology
Vascular Services
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 5
OUR
team
STAFF PASTORAL CARE ALLIED HEALTH
Our qualified nursing staff comprise of Pastoral services play an integral role St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne
both Registered and Enrolled Nurses in our hospital team. The role of pastoral has on site Physiotherapists, Occupational
who are dedicated to providing you with practice includes listening, supporting Therapists and Dieticians that work
the best care possible during your stay. families through transition and crisis, across all four hospitals, as part of the
providing spiritual focus, providing acute and rehabilitation teams.
You will also encounter a variety of
sacramental support, and arranging
other support staff such as clerical,
environmental services and food services
a representative from your own faith VOLUNTEERS
tradition. Pastoral practitioners are
whom you will be able to identify by their At St Vincent’s Private Hospital
employed by the hospital and have
hospital nametags and uniforms. Melbourne, we have had a long and
pastoral and theological background and
proud association with a committed
training. We are sensitive to all religious,
group of volunteers who support the
non-religious and cultural traditions.
hospital’s Mission and help to achieve
We respond respectfully to your
its aims. Over 40 volunteers help in
emotional and spiritual needs and to
marketing, patient escort and hospitality.
those of your family in an environment
Volunteers provide a wide range of
of trust and confidentiality.
services from assisting staff on the wards
to delivering newspapers and helping
SOCIAL WORKER
with the arrival and discharge of patients.
A Social Worker is available to help
patients and their families. Please ask
your Doctor or Nurse Unit Manager
if you require this service.
6 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
WHAT IS A PROPERTY BUYER’S AGENT?
ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
What does a Buyer’s Agent actually do? Do you buy properties before auction?
Are you like a Real Estate Agent?
KIM: Yes, in fact we would buy 50% of our client’s
DAVID: Historically, the Melbourne property auction negotiations before auction, the other 50% we
market has not been a level playing field. A Vendor would decide to run through to auction. We take huge
will have a Real Estate Agent employed to sell steps to ensure our clients are put in the best position
their property but who is there to represent the to buy with our intensive negotiation strategies.
Buyer? Over the past ten to fifteen years, there
has been an increase in Buyer Agents to level the What are your fees?
playing field. But Buyer Agents do more than just DAVID: We charge a small upfront engagement
represent the Buyer in a property transaction. We fee and our ‘success’ fee, as a guide, is between 1.1%
also are Advisors, qualified professionals to give to 2.2% which is set depending on your search brief
advice on all matters property, for both owner and requirements.
occupiers and investors.
Do you have access to Off Market
Do Buyer Agents look after Owner
Properties?
Occupiers or Investors, or both?
KIM: Yes, we do. We purchase approximately 25% of
KIM: Both, although they are both very different our client’s purchases off market. However, the most
processes. Buying a home is very much an important thing is not to focus on whether a property
emotional purchase whereas buying an investment is off market or not, but is it the best property for
property is more like a business transaction. you? Is the price they wanting in the range of what it is
Regardless of your needs, we will be your Advisor worth? We can advise you on this.
to ensure that you achieve your goals.
This all sounds great, what are the
How can I benefit?
next steps?
DAVID: A Buyer’s Agent should be investing in
DAVID: Firstly we like to have a chat over the phone
ongoing training and research in addition to being
to understand your needs and goals. We would then
members of Industry bodies. We are Licensed
invite you into our office in Brighton or Hawthorn for a
Agents, members of the REIV, REEBA and PIPA.
no obligation consultation to explain in detail how we
Both directors have University Degrees and have
can assist you in your property purchase journey.
thousands of hours in experience and training to
benefit our clients in every transaction.
David and Kim Easterbrook are the Founders
and Directors of Elite Buyer Agents, Elite Property
Rentals and Quora Financial located in Brighton and
Hawthorn. They have a team of passionate property
professionals who service the needs of both Investors
and Owner Occupiers. Their approach is one of
an Advisor and offer no obligation consultations
which take less than 60 minute to assist in a plan of
expanding your property portfolio or purchase your
dream home.
Contact David or Kim today.
03 9592 1122 | info@elitebuyeragents.com.au
38A Church Street, Brighton, 3186
elitebuyeragents.com.au
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 7
ST VINCENT’S HEALTH AUSTRALIA
AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTHCARE INNOVATION
SUPPORTING CREATIVITY
AND INNOVATION ARE
TWO OF THE REASONS
THAT ST VINCENT’S HEALTH
AUSTRALIA IS ABLE TO
BE AT THE FOREFRONT
OF TRANSFORMATIONAL
HEALTHCARE.
WITH GROWTH IN OUR
DNA, WE CONTINUOUSLY
DRAW ON CUTTING EDGE
INNOVATION, RESEARCH
AND OUTSTANDING STAFF
TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL
HEALTH OUTCOMES.
BRAINLAB AIRO
We took the lead in neurosurgery by purchasing Victoria’s first
Brainlab Airo surgical navigation system and integrated mobile
intra-operative CT-imaging technology. Airo is ideal for cranial,
spine and trauma procedures. It enables our surgeons to have
far greater accuracy when visualising the field of surgery.
For our patients, all scans can be taken in theatre and relayed
to the surgeon in real time, which means less time under
anaesthetic and no need to travel to and from a traditional
CT machine pre, post or during surgery.
8 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
DA VINCI XI SURGICAL
SYSTEM
The da Vinci Xi Surgical System is the
next frontier for minimally invasive surgery
and can be used across a spectrum of
minimally invasive surgical procedures
in the areas of gynaecology, urology,
thoracic, cardiac and general surgery.
We’re aiming to have the da Vinci on site
by end of 2018. MIRACLE HOSPITAL
This surgical system will greatly reduce the A medical documentary series, with 16 episodes (2 seasons) filmed entirely at
number of open surgeries for common St Vincent’s Health Australia hospitals in Melbourne and Sydney. It showcases
operations such as hysterectomy and our elite medical teams using the very latest science and technology to
prostatectomy. More patients are able to perform ground-breaking and life-saving procedures to overcome all odds.
benefit from fewer complications, a faster From incredibly rare transplants, 3D printing of body parts, the latest in
recovery, less blood loss, and less need for robotic surgery, nerve monitoring in brain surgery to intraoperative navigation
narcotic pain medicine. systems. This series truly reflects the heart of what we do every day, our focus
to pursue excellence in delivering outstanding health outcomes.
St Vincent’s will be the first private/public
campus in Melbourne where surgeons Miracle Hospital season 2 is now available on Foxtel on Demand, Nat
can train their colleagues and future Geo Channel. If you don’t have Foxtel, you can download the National
generations of surgeons in robotic assisted Geographic App and watch the entire series for free (it’s a 30 day free trial).
surgery. Investment in this technology is
imperative to perform world class surgery.
PRECISION MEDICINE
Precision medicine is an emerging
approach for disease treatment and
prevention that takes into account
individual variability in genes, environment,
and lifestyle for each person. It is in
contrast to a one-size-fits-all approach.
This is made possible through genomics To see a better future for all Australians,
research (DNA analysis) and diagnostics. we will continue to draw on cutting
BIONIC REVOLUTION Precision medicine allows both earlier and edge research and experienced staff
more customised diagnoses to identify to deliver outstanding health outcomes
Together with BioFab3D@ACMD and
conditions that patients are at risk of in the highest quality facilities. New
several other partners, we are at the
before they become symptomatic. ideas, new decisions, new actions,
forefront of the 3D bioprinting revolution.
Imagine a future where joints and limbs In 2016 St Vincent’s Hospital opened new outcomes will encourage us to
damaged through cancer or trauma could a Clinical Genomics Unit at St Vincent’s think big and grow so we can see
Darlinghurst campus. This is the first facility a much more profound impact on
be rebuilt. That’s the vision of BioFab3D@
of its kind in the southern hemisphere and the lives of millions of Australians.
ACMD, to pioneer innovations such as
re-engineered limbs, muscles, tissues one of the first three in the world.
and nerves. Researchers, clinicians, The work of this Unit will enable the
engineers and industry partners are application of whole genome sequencing
working alongside each other with a vision to understand the basis for hereditary
to produce replacement body parts, which diseases, and development of tailored
can be surgically implanted into patients. risk mitigation programs.
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10 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNETACKLING
THE SPECTRE
OF PRETERM
LABOUR
A/Prof Megan Di Quinzio
AROUND ONE IN TEN PREGNANT WOMEN WILL GO INTO PRETERM OR
EARLY LABOUR BEFORE 37 WEEKS’ OF PREGNANCY. MANY OF THESE
WILL BE FIRST TIME MUMS. FOR AN OBSTETRICIAN, PRETERM LABOUR
IS A CONFOUNDING PROBLEM. FOR PARENTS, IT’S A SCARY AND
UNPREDICTABLE PROSPECT.
A/Prof Megan Di Quinzio is leading A routine test administered between 20 This could mean moving them to a
the Predicting Preterm Labour study, and 24 weeks could be a game-changer hospital with appropriate neonatal support,
or PPeTaL study, to develop a reliable for these women and their babies. or using treatment options like steroids to
test to identify the women who are at help the baby’s lungs develop more fully.
When it comes to preterm labour the days
risk of preterm labour. With Dr Harry
and weeks are critical. A baby born before It’s taken A/Prof Di Quinzio fifteen years of
Georgiou, Professor Shaun Brennecke and
28 weeks gestation is at risk of serious work to get to this point and she’s pleased
commercial partner, Carmentix Australia,
conditions like blindness or cerebral palsy. that things are proceeding at pace: “We’re
along with a team of research midwives
Even after this point a preterm baby risks really hoping that we’ll have a test on the
and scientists, A/Prof Di Quinzio is working
developmental issues and delays. market in three years. It’s exciting, we’re
to create a routine swab test to let doctors
moving ahead in great leaps and bounds.”
know which expectant mothers to keep The swab test will look for protein markers
an eye on. which have been identified in women This is testament to the work of the team,
who went into early labour. A positive test and the contribution of every woman who
While there are known risk factors for
will mean that doctors can begin close has already provided protein samples to
preterm labour including some medical
monitoring, with an emphasis on delaying the study: “There are so many women
conditions like a short cervix or a family
labour as long as possible and making who have participated over the last fifteen
history of early delivery, and some lifestyle
sure that the necessary support is in years. I cannot thank them enough for
factors, like illicit drug use, many women
place for a preterm delivery. everything that they’ve provided.”
who are on track for a term delivery will
go into spontaneous preterm labour.
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 11New
Hospital
Tower in
Fitzroy
When we opened St Vincent’s Private
Hospital in Fitzroy in 1972, medical and
surgical care was significantly different
to what we have today. We were one
of the very first hospitals to offer only
single rooms to patients rather than
shared rooms or wards. In 1972, our
hospital represented the best on offer
to Victorian patients.
Over the last decades there have been The population of Melbourne continues to
gigantic changes in health care. Our grow and with medical research providing
theatres now have robotic equipment better treatment options, it is also time we
allowing patients less traumatic surgery build a new facility to meet the medical
and better personal outcomes. We have needs of the future.
3D printed parts transplanted into patients The planning process has commenced,
and so much more. Our patients are with permissions recently being provided
heavily involved in their care decisions by governing bodies. Our new 11 storey
and families and support people are tower will be built beside the current
welcomed to the hospital. hospital.
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12 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNEWhat is
Interventional
Radiology?
WHEN IT COMES TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE,
THE EARLIER THE TREATMENT THE GREATER THE
LONG TERM RESULTS.
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IS ONE OF THE LEADING
CAUSES OF DEATH AND DISABILITY IN AUSTRALIA.
Interventional radiologist Dr John Vrazas In the past patients may have been
says cardiovascular disease can now be told the only option treating uterine
treated earlier than ever using minimally fibroids would be a hysterectomy. With
invasive, image guided techniques. interventional radiology doctors can block
blood flow to a fibroid, shrinking it and
Interventional radiology uses a
avoiding the need for women to undergo
combination of ultrasound, Xray and CT
such a major surgery.
scanning to diagnose vascular disorders
and treats them by deploying wires, tubes, Interventional radiology is used for a variety
balloons, and stents through blood vessels of conditions including:
without the need for a patient to undergo — Angioplasty
open surgery. — Stenting
“We are able to use the least invasive — Identifying and treating blocked arteries
treatment techniques possible to minimise in diabetic patients
the risk to the patient and improve overall — Varicose vein treatment
health outcomes”, says Dr Vrazas. — Uterine fibroids
“The less invasive surgery results in a Interventional radiology may make some
much reduced recovery time and allows procedures a ‘walk-in/walk-out’ scenario,
patients to return home with less pain rather than an overnight hospital stay.
management required. The level of discomfort for patients is
much lower.
Interventional radiology can be used for
a variety of patients, not just those with
cardiac disease.
Dr Vrazas is a vascular physician,
endovascular and interventional
specialist, he trained in interventional
radiology and cardiovascular diseases
in Australia, the USA and Europe.
Dr Vrazas is located on level 1 of
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroy.
Speak to your doctor for more
information and a referral.
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 13St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne
is always striving for ways to better care
for you. We know that one of the biggest
frustrations during your hospital journey
can be finding a specialist, and even worse,
getting an appointment with that specialist
within a reasonable timeframe. We have
listened to these frustrations and developed
a service to assist you in this process as
best we can.
My Specialist is a service that sits between
you and the many private practice
specialists. We bridge the gap between
you and a world class surgeon with just
one phone call.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You simply need a valid GP referral to
use the My Specialist service, even if the
referral is to a specific doctor. Once you
have your referral you can call our 1300
number and a My Specialist staff member
will find either the next available or most
suitable consultation within our network
of surgeons. More often than not, we will
have you an appointment within 5 days!
Currently My Specialist works in the
Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and Cardiology
space and we plan to expand to more
specialties very soon.
For more information, or to book
a specialist consultation:
Call: 1300 151 256
Email: hello@myspecialist.org.au
Visit: myspecialist.org.au
14 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNEStaff
MEET OUR
Chad
Jayawardana
Chad’s history with St Vincent’s Hospital
was beyond just a professional one.
Chad first crossed paths with St Vincent’s
in 2006, starting as a member of the
service desk, and then moving on to the
team leader role for five years. He then
did a one year stint in London, and
came back to St Vincent’s in mid 2012.
His role at St Vincent’s involves
refreshing organisation wide PC fleets
and implementing software updates. Chad, his wife Lisa, Vienna and Nash.
In 2014, he welcomed his first child, After consulting with Neurosurgeon Mr Two and a half weeks later Chad was back
Vienna, a healthy baby girl delivered at Paul Smith and running through the plan for his third brain surgery, which required a
St Vincent’s Private by Dr Joe Drentin. of attack together, Chad was confident, more major craniotomy than the previous
knowing he was in very capable hands. two surgeries. In short, Chad basically had
Around September 2016, Chad started
three brain surgeries in a month span.
noticing mild double vision in his left eye, His six hour surgery went well. However
but he didn’t pay too much attention to it. due to the sheer size of the tumour, there Third time lucky, the entire tumour was
During one of his overseas family travels were residues of the tumour that couldn’t removed. Chad was back at work after
in early 2017, he noticed the double vision be removed from the first surgery. The nine weeks of recovery. Unfortunately he
had become more apparent. When he good news, the tumour wasn’t cancerous. still has double vision in one eye because
came back from his holidays, he saw an the tumour had damaged his nerve.
optometrist who confirmed Chad had
His son Nash, was born later that same
perfect vision however his eyes weren’t
year at St Vincent’s Private Hospital
quite tracking together.
Melbourne.
Chad then consulted a GP to get a
It has been a year since Chad had his
referral to see an Ophthalmologist. The
last operation. He has had three MRIs
GP referred Chad to see Dr Neil Shuey,
and everything is looking well for him.
Neurologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist
He is still consulting with Dr Neil Shuey
at St Vincent’s Private Hospital but also
regarding his eyesight and there are talks
ordered an MRI scan.
about a possible corrective surgery.
On 7th April 2017, Chad had his MRI at
In Chad’s own words, he said the
St Vincent’s Private Radiology. The next
experience was very much a mid-life
day, while Chad was out on a daddy-
wake up call for him. It put things into
daughter day at the zoo, he received a call
perspective; “life can be unexpected,
from his GP, wanting to see him as soon
could be short, and so never take things
as possible. Chad knew it wasn’t good
Chad’s brain tumour scan for granted. Do what you love doing and
news, so he saw the GP at 2pm the same
enjoy it to the fullest”.
day, and was told he has a large lesion in
Nine days after his first surgery, Chad was
the brain, about the size of a mandarin. Travelling fuels Chad, so he has made an
back at the hospital for his second surgery.
The radiologist suspected it was a benign effort to do more of that now. He is very
This operation was via the original incision
tumour because the tumour had caused much looking forward to his upcoming trip
to remove further tumour, however there
the bone to remould itself around it. to Singapore, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
was part of the tumour that could not be
Despite not having much time to digest reached from the angle of the incision.
the shocking news, he had to put up
a strong front for his wife who was four
months pregnant with their second child.
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 15What is Listeria
and how does
it spread in
rockmelons?
LISTERIOSIS IS CAUSED BY EATING FOOD CONTAMINATED
WITH A BACTERIUM CALLED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES.
IT’S AN UNCOMMON ILLNESS BUT CAN BE DEADLY IF IT
CAUSES SEPTICAEMIA (BLOOD POISONING) OR MENINGITIS
(INFLAMMATION OF THE MEMBRANES AROUND THE BRAIN).
The elderly are particularly susceptible to HOW DOES IT SPREAD?
listeriosis, as are pregnant women and
Listeria is found widely in soil, water and
their foetuses, and those with weakened
vegetation, and can be carried by pets
immune systems such as those on cancer
and wild animals. A vegetable or fruit
treatment or medications that suppress
food product can become contaminated
the immune system. Symptoms include
anywhere along the chain of food
fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal
production: planting, harvesting, packing,
problems such as nausea, vomiting and
distribution, preparation and serving.
diarrhoea.
Even on a farm, sources of contamination
Infection during pregnancy may lead
can include irrigated waters, wash waters
to miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn
and soil. Listeria can survive for up to
infections but the early use of antibiotics
84 days in some soils. Heavy rains on a
can often prevent infection of the foetus
crop can splash listeria from soils onto
or newborn.
the surface or skin of the vegetable or
Past outbreaks have been linked with raw fruit, especially those that grow low to the
milk, soft cheeses, salads, unwashed raw ground, such as rockmelons. Their unique,
vegetables, cold diced chicken, pre-cut rough skin can also trap and hold bacteria.
fruit and fruit salad. Melons may be turned multiple times
during their maturation to develop properly,
which can mean more opportunities to
spread pathogens.
16 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNEHOW CONSUMERS CAN REDUCE
THEIR CHANCES OF INFECTION?
Do not purchase melons that are bruised Use different cutting boards and utensils
or damaged. If buying fresh cut produce, when handling fresh produce to avoid
ensure it is refrigerated or surrounded cross-contamination. If possible, use
by ice. one clean cutting board for fresh produce
and a separate one for raw meat, poultry,
Fresh produce should be refrigerated
and seafood.
within two hours of peeling or cutting.
Leftover cut produce should be discarded This article is produced by the Nutrition
if left at room temperature for more than Department: Theresa Dimitrakakis (APD),
two hours. TinMiMi Maung (APD), Wendy Vaiano
(APD), Katherine Adam (APD), Alex
Wash all rockmelons with cool tap water
Salmon (APD), Lauren Snowden (APD),
immediately before eating. Don’t use soap
Lisa Brearley (APD)
or detergents. Scrub melons with a clean
produce brush. Cut away any bruised or Any comments or questions can be
damaged areas before eating. forwarded to the nutrition department:
9411 7550.
Hygiene is crucial. Hands should be
washed with hot soapy water before and
after handling fresh rockmelons. Cutting
boards, dishes, utensils, and counter tops
should always be washed with hot soapy
water and cleaned after coming in contact
with fresh produce, or raw meat, poultry
and seafood.
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 1718 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
IMAGINE BEING A CANCER SURVIVOR, THEN GETTING
CANCER ALL OVER AGAIN. THAT’S THE STORY OF
TIM LIKOS, A FIT AND ACTIVE 33 YEAR OLD FATHER
OF TWO, WHO THOUGHT HE HAD BEATEN CANCER
BUT LIFE TOOK AN UNEXPECTED TURN ON HIM.
In April 2016, Tim started having Tim very quickly got his life back on track.
headaches for 6 weeks which prompted He went back to his passion for fitness
MRI scans. The scans came back and started building up his strength.
inconclusive and specialists could not
But just when his life was slowly getting
pin point exactly what it was. With initial
back to normal, Tim started experiencing
speculation being benign meningioma
severe pain on his thigh. After a few
(noncancerous tumour), Tim was then
biopsies and scans, Tim received
scheduled for surgery at the Austin
confirmation that the cancer was back and
Hospital to remove the tumour on
he had an 11cm tumour on his right femur
7 June 2016. During surgery,
and two small lesions in his right lung.
neurosurgeon Mr Kristian Bulluss found
Tim undergoing radiation Despite the unfavourable news, being the
a 3cm tumour invading the bone. He then
therapy to the skull tough and optimistic person that he is, Tim
removed an 8cm piece of the skull and
still held his spirits up high and fought on.
replaced it with a titanium mesh. The bone
was then sent off for analysis and the Tim was admitted to St Vincent’s Private
results came back one week post op Melbourne on 16 April 2018, where
as Ewing’s sarcoma. 22cm of his femur and knee were
removed and replaced with a prosthesis
Ewing’s sarcoma is a very rare type of
by Dr Claudia Di Bella. He is now back
cancerous tumour that grows in your
on chemotherapy treatment and is hoping
bones. It usually affects people from age
to be able to get on with his life and back
10 to 20 and often appears in the thigh
to work by next year.
bones, pelvis, ribs or shoulder blades.
So with Tim being 31 then and having Tim mentioned he is very lucky to be
sarcoma in the skull, his condition was surrounded by positivity and support
considered rare. from his family and friends which gave
him the strength to get through it all.
Post-surgery and diagnosis, Tim was
He started recording his cancer journey
referred to Peter MacCallum Cancer
on social media and has since served as
An X-Ray of the prothesis Centre for further treatment. He underwent
replacing Tim’s femur and knee an inspiration to other cancer patients.
14 rounds of intensive chemotherapy and
five weeks of radiation therapy to the If you would like to follow
skull. After 10 months of chemotherapy, Tim’s journey, follow him on
his scans were clear and he was in Instagram @TimmyTakesOnCancer
complete remission. Photo courtesy of Kelly Jordan Photography
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who you are and send it back for us to feature your masterpiece
in our next magazine or on our social media.
Post it to:
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ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 21Hundred books
Patient Susanne West was challenged
by a friend to read 100 books during
her recent breast cancer treatment.
At last count, she has read 96 books
and is excited about reaching her
goal in just 11 months.
We asked Susanne to share a review
of a couple of favourite books so far.
Susanne and oncologist
Dr Richard deBoer at a
recent appointment at
East Melbourne.
“I’m so close to reaching my goal of 100 books but it won’t stop there. Reading
every spare moment has become a much loved habit and an important part of
my wellbeing as I recover. There are so many amazing books to be devoured
and the book pile beside my couch is certainly not getting any smaller.”
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Set on a stone fruit farm in country This absolutely stunning story of
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characters of great strength, grace
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i am that yoga
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 23how
yoga
can
help
BREATH, CONCENTRATION AND MINDFUL
MOVEMENT. THESE ARE THE FOUNDATIONS
OF PHYSICAL YOGA PRACTICE. THEY ARE
ALSO SOME OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE
WAYS TO MANAGE PAIN, NATURALLY.
reduce
Yoga, as an ancient tradition and in its
many forms, has been a way of life for
millions of people throughout centuries.
It builds resilience, strength and ability
of both body and mind.
The practice of breath management
pain
results in the control of mind. The control
of mind results in the control of body and
that, makes it easier for us to manage
pain. Yoga enables the management
of pain from within.
24 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNEThe practice of Pranayama enables the WHAT YOU NEED TO CAN ANYONE
breath to be managed to lower blood CONSIDER WHEN YOU PRACTICE YOGA?
pressure, heart rate and stress, relieving CHOOSE TO INCORPORATE Yes! Contrary to how it is portrayed in the
tension and reducing pain. Gentle, YOGA INTO YOUR PAIN media, yoga is not just for strong, flexible
mindful movement or Asana increases MANAGEMENT ROUTINE: and athletic people doing handstands.
circulation, flexibility and strength.
It is a way of life that incorporates many
It stimulates theparasympathetic Practice regularly
different aspects, which aim at achieving
nervous system (responsible for rest
Choose the right style, teacher and class a state of balance, comfort and peace
and digestion) and lymphatic system.
(generally a gentler, more traditional Yoga within. It is an internal practice that has
Guided meditation or Dharana has long class that focuses on breath, mindfulness nothing to do with the way you look or
been a proven method to manage pain and movement rather than the physical whether you can reach your toes. The
through visualizations and concentration. exercise will be more suitable. Look goal is to find equanimity, where things
for Hatha classes, Restorative classes, are neither good nor bad, painful nor
That is why, according to Harvard Health
classes that focus on Pranayama, and pleasant. They just are. That is true
Publishing, a study published in Annals
meditation, any classes that mention pain management.
of Internal Medicine found that among
the Pawanmuktasana Series)
313 people with chronic low back pain,
This article is produced
a weekly yoga class increased mobility One-on-one Yoga therapy classes are by I Am That – Yoga
more than standard medical care for the a great way to learn a practice tailored
condition. Another study published at to your specific needs
nearly the same time found that yoga was
comparable to standard exercise therapy Practice gently
in relieving chronic low back pain. Be aware that practiced incorrectly or
A meta-analysis of 17 studies that without proper supervision yoga can also
included more than 1,600 participants exacerbate your pain in the short term.
concluded that yoga can improve daily At least at the start, choose guided yoga
function among people with fibromyalgia classes before practicing on your own or
osteoporosis-related curvature of the via online videos or tutorials
spine. Practicing yoga also improved Be patient and open to the idea that pain
mood and psychosocial well-being. can be managed from within.
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 25Bite-size news FROM AROUND THE HOSPITAL
Ian Grisold (Regional CEO), Dr David O’callaghan
Paul Donelan and Kylie Sayers wrapping (Obstetrician), Dr Greg Emery (Anaesthetist) and
up the generous hamper Dr Vanessa King (Obstetrician)
WERRIBEE MISSION DOCTORS GOLF DAY And for the pensioners who come in
CULTURE IS ALIVE DONATION PUT TO GOOD for their monthly food parcels I will also
AND WELL USE AT ST VINCENT’S purchase a few luxury items like small jars
DE PAUL of coffee. It’s one of the items our clients
Staff member Paul Donelan read with always ask for but our budget doesn’t
interest of the call for a baby car seat for The Doctors each donated $20 to play always stretch this far, so it will be lovely
a refugee mum having a new baby. with the Golf Pro – the money collected to be able to meet this demand.
$1065 was donated to St Vincent de Paul
Not having access to a baby car seat So please let your doctors know that
Homeless Mission in Brunswick Street,
to donate, he went shopping and filled their generous help will be well used
Fitzroy. The Mission have sent a thank you
a basket with a very generous load of and that their kindness will make a small
letter to share with our Golfing Doctors.
beautiful baby gifts. He wrote a beautiful difference in the lives of some of Fitzroy’s
baby card to the anonymous mum and Well once again your staff have come most disadvantaged people.
her new baby. Father Peter has delivered to our rescue, Julie, with that generous
the goodies, with a donated baby car seat donation of $1065 by the doctors at your And thanks also to you, Julie, You never
from another staff member and lots and hospital who took part in the Golf Day. forget the Mission and always seem to
lots of newborn baby nappies donated by Heartfelt thanks. provide help at just the right moment.
many staff. It is invigorating, and inspiring, Best regards,
With the cold weather looming our
when the hospital mission grows arms Anna
stocks of warm clothing were looking
and legs beyond our reach. St Vincent de Paul’s Mobile Mission,
quite inadequate but I can now go out
and buy three of our most popular items- Fitzroy.
track pants, hoodies and heavy socks.
Our clients sleeping rough or moving
through temporary accommodation are
always delighted to get them as they are
warm and comfortable for both sleeping
and day wear.
26 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNEDr Greg Emery, RN Saori Itoga, Mr Rob Thomas,
George Stankiewicz, MIM Julie Wain and Mary Watson enjoying her weekly
Dr Peter Ashton commitment with Julie Wain
DOCTOR REBECCA RETIREMENT OF OUR TREASURED
FOXTON’S MUM CONTINUES LONG-SERVING THEATRE VOLUNTEER,
TO DONATE EXQUISITE TECHNICIAN AT EAST MARY WATSON
KNITTED AND PATCHWORK MELBOURNE One of our wonderful regular volunteers,
QUILTS Theatre Technician George Stankiewicz Mary Watson is someone we truly
Dr Foxton’s mum, Coralie Foxton heard has been a very loyal employee for 38 treasure. Her willingness and dedication
about the McAuley Mothers Day Gift years and has built strong and loyal to help in any way makes her a gem.
Hampers via Dr Foxton about four years relationships with the doctors and his She covers mail, maternity bookings,
ago and she started making these colleagues. George has always shown ad hoc requests and foyer support. Mary
beautiful quilts for the mums in the refuge, gentle respect to every patient he has catches the bus from West Heidelberg
fleeing family violence. She has made at cared for. George and his wife Eija are bright and early and spends five hours at
least 30 quilts since. moving to Queensland to their retirement Fitzroy. She wandered into the Fitzroy foyer
dream home in Broadbeach. one day last year and decided she like
We donate several each year to McAuley, the feel of the place and has volunteered
as well as offering them as Raffle prizes George was treated to a very special
weekly ever since. Mary is a gift of
for minor fundraising events such as lunch by three of his favourite Doctors
kindness and charity to our hospital.
the Nepal Earthquake and the Biggest Rob Thomas, Greg Emery and Peter
Morning Tea; an event organized by our Ashton. And George’s work friends If you have friends or family who like
kitchen staff to fundraise for three of our shared a big night out to wish him well. to be considered for a wide variety
kitchen staff undergoing chemotherapy of volunteering roles, please contact
Best wishes George, and thanks for your
last year. These beautiful quilts were Deanna Finn: Deanna.finn@svha.org.au
many years of dedication and hard work.
also included in Christmas Hampers or phone 9928 6938
for St Vincent’s de Paul.
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 27ST VINCENT’S FUN RUN All in all it was purposeful fun community Genovese Coffee was a generous sponsor
event filled with fun entertainment like for the afternoon tea. Genovese has
St Vincent’s Fun Run held on 15 April
face-painting, food trucks, jumping castle been roasting Italian style coffee for the
2018 at Princess Park, Carlton North,
and petting zoo. Victorian market since 1970, and its
was a success with over 700 participants,
coffee fuels our nurses.
raising $70,000 to support the vital work
2018 INTERNATIONAL
of St Vincent’s Hospital. To all our nurses, your tenderness,
NURSES DAY patient care and compassion is an
St Vincent’s Hospital helps someone
It takes a special person to be a nurse. inspiration to us all.
every three minutes of every day.
That is why we owe the utmost respect
We have always been the people’s
to those who are willing to do the
hospital, caring for people from all walks
necessary jobs. To thank the incredible
of life. As a not-for-profit organisation,
nursing team at St Vincent’s Private, we
we rely on the public’s generosity to
threw an afternoon tea at all our hospitals
ensure our patients continue to receive
to celebrate our heroes.
excellent health care.
Ian Grisold (Regional CEO), Gemma Dawson (Main
theatre and DPU Nurse Unit Manager) and Cherise Bell
(Performance Improvement Manager)
Amber King and
Shona McIntyre
finishing the race
28 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNEL-R: Ruby Crane, Ivy Chebet, Mathew Johny and Christine Holland
The Neurosciences Department
Rounding Project
THE NEUROSCIENCES DEPARTMENT AT ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE
HOSPITAL FITZROY IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST ACUITY/HIGH
OCCUPANCY WARDS ACROSS THE VICTORIAN CAMPUSES.
We care for patients who have spinal surgery, brain Studer and our Inspired by You program as well as our
tumours and require neurology assessments. At passionate nursing team have developed a program
the end of 2016 our falls rate had increased and our to implement Patient Rounding, known as the
patient satisfaction was not where we wanted it to be. “5th Floor Patient Rounding Project.” Over a period
of 6 months in 2017 we commenced a change in the
Our highly qualified Neurosciences nursing team way we deliver care to patients. The results have been
(60% of nurses have a post graduate certificate in phenomenal. We currently can demonstrate a 55%
Neuroscience nursing) identified a need to address reduction in falls and are ranked in the top percentile
these issues as a priority! through Press Ganey Surveys for patient satisfaction.
A secondment, Ruby Crane (Associate Nurse Unit
Patient Rounding as a concept has been implemented
Manager), to lead this project has been part of its
across numerous healthcare organisations over the
success to date. Staff relate well to peers from other
past decade. Nurses address and document specific
departments who have been able to share their
care needs for their patients at regular intervals during successes and failures as well as demonstrate the
the shift. This improves the communication between benefits of the project.
the nurses and patients. Originally developed by a Patient Rounding has been implemented across all
collaborative team of nurses, researchers and quality departments of the Fitzroy campus with intentions
managers, Patient Rounding has proven successful of implementing the same across the Victorian
in reducing falls rates, call bells and adverse events Private Division. Patient Rounding will become
whilst increasing overall patient satisfaction. part of our nursing culture in time.
ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 29East Melbourne’s
Ceremony
TO MEET THE INCREASING DEMAND AT THE ST VINCENT’S
PRIVATE EAST MELBOURNE (SVPHEM) HOSPITAL FACILITY AND
TO PROVIDE IMPROVED FACILITIES FOR OUR PATIENTS, SVPHEM
WENT THROUGH AN EXPANSION AND REFURBISHMENT IN 2017.
30 INSPIRED NO. 2 2018 ST VINCENT’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNEKevin Dalton, Shaune Gillespie, Karen Clark, Julie Wain, Linda Irving (Executive Assistant),
Father Zaher, Ian Grisold and Matt Hosking Gillean Carroll (Occupational Therapist,
Physiotherapy) and Jan Purcell
(Clinical Co-ordinator)
Upon completion early this year, we now UROLOGY AND What we offer:
have six brand new and refurbished areas UROGYNAECOLOGY UNIT — Individually prescribed strengthening
to better serve our patients’ needs: and fitness programs
The Urology and Urogynaecology Unit
— Day Oncology and Infusion Centre
is a brand new purpose built area adjacent — Hydrotherapy and group exercise
— Urology and Urogynaecology Unit to the urology consulting suites. It provides activities
— Inpatient Rehabilitation privacy and quality care in the provision of
— Adult Sleep Studies — Reconditioning following treatment
urodynamics and day procedures.
including Chemotherapy
— Day Rehab Unit
— Paediatric unit INPATIENT REHABILITATION — Walking aids, balance and mobility
training and stretching programs
These new areas were officially blessed As part of the expansion of the East
on 3rd May 2018, by Father Zaher Melbourne hospital, we have relocated — Lymphoedema screening and
(SVPHM Hospital Chaplain). It was a rehabilitation from the 3rd to the 5th education
lovely and intimate session with members floor. The rehabilitation centre has been
— Dietician education to assist
of the Senior Leadership Team, builder expanded from 17 beds to 24 beds
management of nutritional needs
and project managers, and staff. It was a and includes all new private rooms with
delight that a few of our East Melbourne ensuites, a co-located gymnasium and — Occupational Therapy and education
patients were able to join us. functional kitchen. relating to improving safety and
independence with performing daily
DAY ONCOLOGY AND DAY REHAB UNIT activities at home and in the community
INFUSION CENTRE Relocated to its own purpose built area in — Psychology education and strategies,
Day and Oncology Infusion Services is Gipps Street (St Francis building) providing such as managing stress and how to
now relocated to a brand new purpose programs that now cater to twice as many use relaxation and positivity to improve
built area. It’s located on 4th floor, patients as previously. your wellbeing
141 Grey Street, East Melbourne and The Outpatient Rehabilitation Program — Advice on self-management of chronic
co-located with the Breast Surgery is a fast-stream rehabilitation program conditions
and Plastics unit. targeting patients who require ongoing
— Liaison and consultation with external
The centre expanded from 5 to 8 new physiotherapy management following a
supports for ongoing care and
electronically operated recliner chairs in surgical procedure, cardiac intervention,
rehabilitation
beautiful, light filled, appointed surrounds. deconditioning following a stay in hospital,
We are now able to provide nearly three or chemotherapy treatment. — We encourage families, carers and
times as many treatments for patients friends to support you and be a part
as this time last year. Additionally scalp of your rehabilitation journey
cooling is also available.
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