In Country Health Issue 1 - December 2011
Introducing the first edition of In Country Health, a publication that brings together information and news of interest to health practitioners from rural and remote South Australia. Feedback, suggestions and story ideas are welcome, please email us at chsa@health.sa.gov.au
$5.6 million redevelopment of Hammill House in Port Pirie complete – 8 December 2011
The 30 bed aged care facility, which was originally built in the early 1960s, has been completely refurbished with the old multi-bed wards converted to single and double rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Road to rural General Practice - 11 November 2011
New resource to help develop strategies to meet rural workforce shortages and lift the public profile of working in rural SA – 11 November 2011. The Road to Rural General Practice Report is now available outlining a strategy to attract, retain and support more trained GPs to take up rural general practice. An Implementation Committee will be established by the end of the year.
Release of Country Inpatient Dashboard Data – 2 November 2011
SA Health is increasing the transparency of the Country Health SA Local Health Network system by releasing Inpatient (IP) dashboard data from Mount Gambier and Port Augusta Hospitals, and the Rural and Remote Inpatient Unit at Glenside on the SA Health website. More information available from the SA Health website.
Introducing improvements to PATS - from 1 Nov 2011
Enhancements are being introduced to streamline the process when patients need to travel to access specialist health care.
Invitation to information forums on the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme - Sep-Oct 2011
In one hour health practitioners involved in the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme will be able to make sense of improvements to the Scheme, including the introduction of clinical criteria for air-travel and escorts, amongst much more.
Invitation to the opening of the redeveloped Ceduna District Health Services - 30 September 2011
The community of the far west coast of South Australia are invited to celebrate the formal opening of the Ceduna District Health Services incorporating the GP Plus Health Care Centre, by Health Minister John Hill at 10.30am on Friday 30 September 2011.
Young drivers learn to drive for life - 21 September 2011 (350Kbs-PDF)
Country Health SA is encouraging young drivers to drive for life, with a driver training course in Tumby Bay on 28 and 29 September. Director of Port Lincoln, Ceduna, Mid-West and Lower Eyre Health Services Michele Smith said the defensive driving course is aimed at drivers between 16 and 21 years of age.
Country Health SA improves home delivered meal service - 19 September 2011 (350Kbs-PDF)
Country Health SA has streamlined its home delivered meal service, standardising meal packages and prices across the State. Under the new system, clients in all parts of South Australia will now receive soup, a main course and dessert when they order their $6.80 home delivered meal from 19 September 2011.
Come and try free classes in Naracoorte this month - 15 September 2011 (350Kbs-PDF)
Naracoorte residents are being encouraged to come and try free Tai Chi and Qigong classes this month.
South East Regional Community Health Service is providing free hour-long classes at the St John Ambulance Centre on 23 and 30 September at 10am.
Port Lincoln Health Service staff walk to work - 16 September 2011 (350kBS-PDF)
Staff from Port Lincoln Health Service will join the 13th annual National Walk to Work Day, raising funds for the Cancer Council and the Community Health Palliative Care Team.
Work starts on Berri Hospital Redevelopment – 6 July 2011
Work on the $41 million Berri Hospital Redevelopment has started. The redeveloped hospital will include two new fully equipped operating theatres, enhanced palliative care services and four chemotherapy chairs.
Introducing improvements to the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) - 4 July 2011
The South Australian Patient Assistance Transport Scheme is currently being updated to make the payment process more efficient, consistent, faster and fairer for all patients across Country Health SA.
Positive response to Mental Health Consumer Forum in Mount Gambier - 28 March 2011
Country Health SA and the Health Consumers Alliance of SA have thanked mental health consumers and carers who shared their experiences at a forum held in Mount Gambier last week.
Work begins on Port Lincoln Hospital second-floor upgrade - 23 March 2011
Work to upgrade the Port Lincoln Hospital second floor has begun, with Country Health SA investing more than $500,000 in the project. Director of Port Lincoln, Ceduna, Mid West and Lower Eyre Health Services Michele Smith said five purpose-built specialist consulting rooms, a waiting room and reception area will be created as part of the upgrade.
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