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Community News - Issue Twelve
Community News
Photo: SCHHS nursing staff celebrating International Nurses Day. September 2020
In This Edition Staff return from interstate COVID-19 response
02 Message from the health service. Clinicans from the Health Service were deployed to voth Victoria and
Rockhampton to help with the response to COVID-19, are back at work,
03 Exciting health research grants on offer. healthy and virus-free, after completing quarantine.
Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Suzanne Metcalf said: “We are
04 Staff ‘wear the facts’ for breastfeeding week, DonateLife
so pleased our staff are home, safe and well, and we are extremely proud
Week—are you registered?
of their efforts to help Victorians.”
05 Mother donates life-changing technology in Gympie Hospital The service continues to celebrate 2020 as the Year of the Nurse.
first.
“Our nurses across the region are all incredible, whether they are working
06 Consumer Profile: Greg Wuth—Co Chair, Consumer and to keep people safe or recover from infectious disease, delivering babies,
Community Consultative Panel, Nambour hospital thanks helping people live well with chronic conditions or pain,” Ms Metcalf said.
generosity of Coolum locals after donation, Medication Safety
Month. “These are just a handful of the enormous variety of work our nurses at
Nambour, Caloundra, Birtinya, Maleny and Gympie do. They help everyday
07 Health service plan for a greener future. people, every day of their working lives.”
08 Yarning Circle, NAIDOC Week, Sexual Health, Eye Clinic. Katryna Taylor was among a group of SCHHS nurses who worked at a
COVID-19 testing clinic at Melbourne Showgrounds.
09 Preventative Health: The benefits of good food and healthy
“I thought it was a great opportunity, one small way I could help my family
habits for our kids, F.A.S.T tips to save a life—Stroke awareness,
and friends down there—that’s why I did it,” she said.
New site for Gympie BreastScreen.
She was based at a drive-through testing clinic in Melbourne, where
10 Wishlist Foundation. between 800 and 1000 people had presented per day.
11 Compliments. The risk to her as an individual was not lost, but she and colleagues
focused on the task at hand.
12 Upcoming Health Awareness Events.
“I’ve worked around infectious diseases before—I helped swab people for
Swine Flu.
“It is the risk nurses and other health professionals take to help others,”
Katryna said.
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Message from the health service
In August, interviews were held to select members for the
Consumer and Community Consultative Panel (the Panel), a new
advisory Committee that will be meeting with member of the
health service Executive Team. The Panel is a crucial element
of our new Consumer and Community Engagement Framework.
Many experienced, committed people applied to join the
Panel, and the selection team, including the Health Service
Chief Executive, were challenged to choose the six successful
candidates, from such a wonderful array of local health
consumers.
As part of the selection process, consumer representative
Gregory Wuth was selected to co-chair alongside the Executive
Director Allied Health, Gemma Turato. You can read a short
consumer profile on Gregory (Greg) on page six. The Panel will
meet four times a year to provide feedback and considered
input, ensuring our consumers and the community are involved in the health service’s governance. The members will represent
the broader network of consumer and community representatives and provide input into the Patient Experience and Consumer and
Community Engagement Strategy.
In what has been a challenging year for everyone, we’re glad to say that our approach to Partnering with Purpose has blossomed via
online methods, with consumer representatives continuing to attend online meetings with health service staff. Watch this space, we
still have more to come. Or even better, if you’re not already a consumer representative and think you might be interested you can find
out more here.
Below: Some additional photos continued from cover story, Chief Executive thanked staff on 28 August who cared for the communities
of Rockhampton and Victoria in their COVID-19 response.
Staff from across the state deployed to North Rockhampton in April SCHHS Chief Executive Adj Professor Naomi Dwyer thanking the
to assist with COVID-19 response. deployed staff on 28 August.
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Health research grants on offer
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, along with Sunshine Professor Alan Mackay-Sim, held on 30 July. The workshop aimed
Coast Health Institute (SCHI) partners, University of the Sunshine to assist researchers to optimise their chances of successfully
Coast, Griffith University and TAFE Queensland, and Wishlist, has securing competitive research funding and include insights from
opened the application process for up to $600,000 in research key SCHHS researchers.
grants.
“Wishlist has directed more than $1.7 million into local research
The three research grant categories will enable local researchers projects and we intend to grow our research investment into
to undertake research into things that matter to the health of our the future. We believe in fostering and developing the research
community, at an international standard. culture of our local health service.”
Chief Executive Adjunct Professor Naomi Dwyer said these three Grant categories
research grants drive departments to elevate their outcomes in
research. Wishlist/SCHHS SERTF—SCHHS has partnered with the hospital’s
foundation Wishlist and SERTF to provide essential support to
“Our clinicians are focused on patient care, and these grants research projects led by SCHHS staff. The funding focuses on
provide financial and practical support to enhance that the five SCHI research themes of practice education in health,
commitment to improving care through research and innovation,” infectious diseases and anti-microbial resistance, healthy
Adj Prof Dwyer said. ageing, maternal and child health and optimising health service
delivery and management. It also incorporates a focus on
“Research and innovation drive excellence in health care, attracts alternate models of care, paediatrics and oncology projects.
a high-quality workforce and improves health outcomes for the This funding is aimed at three key groups of SCHHS research
community.” staff; Novice, Early Career and Experienced researchers, who are
invited to apply.
USC Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor
Roland De Marco said the SCHI partners were focussed on health PhD Scholarships—The successful applicants will receive funding
research of high importance to our region. for 50 per cent of a base level PhD scholarship to pursue the
enrolment of a full-time student to work on their identified
“The SCHI partners have set their sights on targeted health project. This scholarship is aimed at supporting the development
research in the fields of practice education in health, infectious of strong research programs with links to leading academic
diseases and anti-microbial resistance, healthy ageing, maternal institutions within our hospital and health service departments.
and child health as well as optimising health service delivery and PhD candidates will provide the workforce to underpin this
management,” Prof De Marco said. development.
“These new grants will support clinical, student and pilot SCHI Seed Grants—The two grants available in this category
studiesin these important fields of research involving (worth up to $50,000 each) are to support collaborative projects
collaboration across the SCHI partners, with a view to delivering between at least two SCHI partners (SCHHS, University of the
impactful research in the region, enhancing the international Sunshine Coast, Griffith University and TAFE Queensland). The
competitiveness of SCHI researchers, and also attracting external funding is aimed at projects which support new directions in
grants and partners to the region in these important fields of established and funded research, strengthen our research
research.” capability and competitiveness at a national and international
Wishlist CEO Lisa Rowe said the Wishlist/SERTF (Study, Education, level and develop trans-disciplinary innovative research
Research Trust Fund) Collaborative Grant Round opened early collaborations.
August and close in mid-September for SCHHS staff. For more information about the application process visit
In the lead-up Wishlist’s first Research Workshop, with esteemed Wishlist’s website or contact SC-Research-Grants@health.qld.
Australian Biomedical Scientist and stem cell researcher gov.au
SCHHS Chief Executive Adj Prof Naomi Dwyer speaking to media Wishlist CEO Lisa Rowe promotes the Wishlist grants.
about the grants on 29 July.
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Staff ‘wear the facts’ for breastfeeding week
SCUH staff have been celebrating World Breastfeeding Week She says “she has had great support at Sunshine Coast Uni-
(1-7 August) by “wearing the breastfeeding facts”, and raising versity Hospital (SCUH)”, but it was the experienced mum’s
awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding. preparation that helped her boys get such a good start to life,
SCUH midwives said.
Breastfeeding offers tremendous health benefits to both mother
and child. In the child, it protects against allergies and eczema, Gus and Ollie were born at 37 weeks, with Olli eneeding a day
respiratory infections and ear infections. in the Neonatal Unit while Gus remained on the materrnity
ward.Having expressed colostrum during pregnancy, Jess was
Beyond infancy, the benefits are also life-long: breastfed babies confident that Olli ehad this in the NU and both babies were
have a decreased risk of obesity and heart disease compared to soon by her side where she could be responsive to their feeding
formula-fed babies. cues.
For the mum, after birth her baby’s sucking causes the uterus to Jess says she “really enjoyed” breastfeeding, having
contract and reduces the flow of blood after delivery. Hormones breastfed her now three-year-old daughter Adelie for one year.
released during breastfeeding promote a strong sense of love and With twins to take home, she and husband Simon will certainly
nurturing. Long-term, women who have breastfed experience be busy.
reduced rates of breast and ovarian cancer later in life,” she said.
However, breastfeeding is not always easy for mother or child.
One couple whose approach was exceptional, was Jess and
Simon, parents of twins Ollie and Gus.
One of her boys spent his first day in the Neonatal Unit, but
even this didn’t stop her, as she had prepared by expressing
colostrum late in the pregnancy.
DonateLife Week—are you registered?
Sunshine Coast University Hospital registered nurse Michelle Wyatt
has an unknown stranger to thank forher 17-year-old daughter
Savannah’s life, after a severe infection in late 2019 nearly killed
her.
Jess and Simon with twins Ollie and Gus.
Savannah Fretwell was born with cystic fibrosis and struggled
through years of failing health, with regular visits to hospital.
Join the organ and tissue donor register at: donatelife.gov.au
In late 2019, Savannah developed a severe infection in her already
deteriorating lungs and was rushed to an Intensive Care Unit at
Queensland Children’s Hospital, where she had been receiving
care under the respiratory team.
She struggled to breathe for eight days, when her lungs failed
completely, and she was placed on a ventilator.
Given the severity of her condition, she was afforded top priority on
the Queensland Lung Transplant Service list and was transplanted
in just three days. The six-hour surgery was a success and
Savannah is now a new person.
Michelle is among Sunshine Coast DonateLife supporters rallying
behind DonateLife to maintain organ and tissue donor numbers in
Australia, despite the challenging year.
Nationally, more than 1700 Australians are waiting for organ
transplants, with around 12,000 currently receiving kidney dialysis
who may need transplants in future.
COVID-19 has significantly impacted on the number of
Queenslanders registering on the Australian Organ Donor Register
this year, DonateLife spokesperson Shona McDonald said.
“All our community events and public sign-on desks have been
suspended. The public has been naturally focussed on pandemic
health messaging and other impacts.
“While there had been a downturn in new registration numbers,
organ donation numbers in Queensland were so far ‘holding their
own’,” Shona said. Lung recipient Savannah Fretwell.
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Block 2A level 1—CSU.
Block 2A Level 1—Renal.
Jasmine Williams donated the cuddle cot to Gympie Hospital on August 7, 2020.
Mother donates life-changing technology in Gympie Hospital first
Parents and siblings
Block who
6 Level lose a baby at birth often have just a
2—MHU2. Donor Jasmine
Recycling Williams was only 17 years old when her daughter
material.
few hours to say goodbye, before the baby’s body has to be taken Helina-Grace was stillborn 32 weeks into the pregnancy.
away.
“I was able to spend three days with her because I was lucky
The trauma and shock of the situation can have lasting effects on enough to be in a hospital where a cuddle cot was an option,” she
the mental health of mothers, fathers and siblings. said.
Thanks to the kindness of Caboolture resident Jasmine Williams, “The experience I had with my daughter is what inspired me to
Gympie Hospital has its first Cuddle Cot, a small refrigerated donate the Cuddle Cot.”
device to help families take their time to say goodbye.
Jasmine raised half of the money for the cot through a fundraiser,
The small containers, worth between $4000-$6000, allow the and the non-profit organisation she bought the cot from, Emerikus
baby’s body to remain for a longer period of time in the maternity Land Foundation, contributed the remainder.
unit.
“It broke my heart knowing that other families didn’t/don’t get the
Maternity, Women’s Health and Paediatric Unit Manager Shaneen
opportunity to spend extra time with their baby,” Jasmine said.
Osborne said she was “beyond delighted” at the donation.
“When Jasmine phoned me to offer her support in raising funds
for a cuddle cot, our unit was extremely surprised and grateful,”
Ms Osborne said.
“The cot will be an amazing addition to help support our mums,
here at the Gympie Hospital.”
There have been between 19 and 28 stillbirths per year across the
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
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Consumer Profile: Greg Wuth co-chair, Consumer and Community
Consultative Panel
As discussed on page two, the health service has developed • What do you do in your day to day life (employment, leisure)?
a new Consumer and Community Engagement Framework in Retired, Volunteer consumer on the SCHHS Choosing Wisely
partnerhship with consumers and community groups, part of Faculty, volunteer at 104.9 Community radio, Buderim Suicide
this is the recruitment for a new Consumer and Community Prevention Group, member of the Buderim Craft Cottage,
Consultative Panel. SCHHS consumer representative Gregory member of the LGBTQI Sunshine Coast group, maintain a private
Wuth was selected to co-chair alongside the Executive Director art studio for my own use and the use of friends at workshops
Allied Health, Gemma Turato.
and gatherings focussing on two dimensional art.
• Why did you apply to join the Panel?
Important to respect the SCHHS’s decision to establish close
links with the community. This can alter the manner in which the
service is perceived by the community and recognises the value
of the voice of the public.
• What do you hope to achieve as a Panel member?
A respectful, focussed, disciplined working panel that responds,
innovates, critiques, motivates, enquires and celebrates the
progression of the SCHHS as it continues to maintain and
develop.
• What areas of healthcare particularly interest you?
Outpatient facilities, Mental health, Sense of community
involvement, Choosing Wisely.
• What one thing would you most like to change/improve with
healthcare?
Clarifying the flow chart of options for the community in terms of
primary health care via successful information dispersion.
Greg Wuth photographed at Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Nambour hospital thanks generosity of Coolum locals after donation
The amazing Coolum Beach Lioness stopped into Nambour Thank you, to all Coolum Beach Lioness, we are very
Hospital in to donate individual toiletry packs for patients grateful to your members for the kind donation.
across Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
(SCHHS).
There has been a long standing relationship with the
Coolum Beach Lioness who have been donating toiletries
to the Hospital and Health Service for well over 10 years.
The Lioness started putting together the packs when a
member of the group was unwell and admitted to hospital,
she did not have time to pack any toiletries, so after her
stay in hospital, she returned to the Coolum Beach Lioness
with an idea to help patients in a similar situation.
Since this time the group have generously donated over 1000
toiletry packs to the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Senior Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Acworth with Nambour
Service. hospital staff thanking the Coolum Beach Lioness.
Medication Safety Month
July was Medication Safety Month at Sunshine Coast
Hospital and Health Service. This year the focus was
on understanding that the Medication Safety Standard
encompasses everyday practice in our interactions with
medications and consumers.
The team focused on appropriate security and storage of
medications, involving our patients in decisions about
their medication management, and providing medication
information they can easily understand. It’s so important to
assess and document our patient’s medication history, any Pharmacy staff promoting medication safety month to staff
adverse drug reactions or allergies. and consumers.
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Health service plan for a greener future
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) has been The copper in the leads will be melted and used to make new
accepted into the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH). copper products, such as copper piping, while aluminium will
make cans, balustrading, roofing and other materials. The steel
The Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) brings together
will be processed, shipped overseas to be melted down and re-
hospitals, health systems and health organisations from around
used to make buildings, cars and other metal products.”
the world under the shared goal of reducing the environmental
footprint of the health sector and contributing to improved public
and environmental health.
SCHHS staff have also established an Environmental
Sustainability Committee with broad representation to develop
and lead environmental strategies across all facilities.
SCHHS Chief Executive Adjunct Professor Naomi Dwyer said
the Environmental Sustainability Committee was eager for the
health service to join GGHH, to connect with other like-minded
organisations around the world.
“The Global Green and Healthy Hospitals has a community of
more than 1350 members in 72 countries who represent more
than 43,000 hospitals and health centres, all working to reduce
the environmental footprint of healthcare services.”
“The vibrant international community of GGHH is among the Staff across the health service are donating their own time
to combat the war on waste.
leaders in the health sector who know that sustainability is
essential to a healthy planet,” Adj Prof Dwyer said.
The framework and roadmap to reach the environmental
sustainability in healthcare goal is provided by the GGHH Agenda
and has ten interconnected sustainability goals for hospitals and
health systems to work towards at each facility.
Initially, SCHHS will work towards the Agenda Goals of Leadership
and Waste, expanding to Energy, Water, Transport and Building
over time.
“Sunshine Coast University Hospital has a proud history of
environmental sustainability, last year we were named the largest
public healthcare facility in Australia to earn a 6-star Green Star
Healthcare v1 Design and As-Built rating from the Green Building
Council of Australia,” Adj Prof Dwyer said.
To date the Environmental Sustainability Committee has
implemented actions to promote compliance with Smoke-free
Healthcare requirements, as well as a Waste Management
Working Group to support staff who are initiating a range of
actions to reduce waste and improve recycling practices.
“As part of our Waste Warrior initiative, this year we’ve been
able to recycle more than 50 tonnes of steel, copper, aluminium,
brass, soft lead and lead batteries,” Adj Prof Dwyer said.
“Much of the metal was from demolition works for the Nambour
General Hospital redevelopment.
“We also collected single-use surgical instruments and copper
diathermy leads, which are used in therapeutic and surgical
processes.”
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Yarning Circle
NAIDOC Week
The health service will be acknowledge and celebrate our first nations people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Team,
Cultural Team, patients and community for NAICOC Week 8 Nov 2020 – 15 Nov 2020.
Sexual health program
This program aims to promote positive sexual health among Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander young people in the Sunshine Coast and Gympie region. Ensuring we
provide information and resources to increase level of confidence, ownership and self
empowerment for early prevention, diagnosis, treatment and overall healthcare.
• Deliver culturally safe sexual health programs.
• Provide culturally safe outreach STI screening clinics.
• Providing information about culturally appropriate support services and referrals.
• Cultural support with attending appointments.
• Ensuring clients that all test and results are kept strictly private and confidential.
No GP referral is needed, phone: 5470 5244 for an appointment.
Eye health clinic
The eye clinic is held at Caloundra and Gympie at various times Macula Degeneration is where the macula, the ‘fine detail’ vision
throughout the year, you are welcome to make an appointment centre of the retina, becomes damaged due to age or other
for a vision check for you or your children. factors like smoking and poor diet. Macular degeneration can
lead to very poor vision and legal blindness in some cases.
All adults should have their eyes tested every two years, even if
there are no problems with vision or need for glasses. Glaucoma is the name given to a group of diseases in which
the optic nerve at the back of the eye is slowly damaged and
Did you know that Diabetes is often diagnosed through a regular destroyed. In most cases this is due to increased pressure inside
eye examination. Signs of diabetes can be seen at the back of the the eye. Glaucoma has no symptoms until its very late stages, so
eye (the retina) often long before a person suffers symptoms of it will only be detected in its early more treatable stages through
the disease. regular eye examinations.
Diabetes can lead to vision impairment and blindness as the Pterygium is a growth on the front of the eye, from the white of
small blood vessels of the retina rupture and bleed, which the eye to the pupil, and is generally caused by sun exposure,
damages the health of the retina. If you have diabetes, you dust and other irritants. It is not cancerous, but can affect vision
should have an eye test every year to check for changes in the and can be removed surgically in advanced cases.
retina, called diabetic retinopathy.
For further information contact the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Cataracts occur inside the eye, where the lens of the eye becomes Islander Health team: phone 5479 9852.
hardened and cloudy. This can cause poor vision and sensitivity
to light. Cataracts occur in almost all Australians over the age
of 70 years. Factors which can accelerate the development of
cataract include exposure to UV light, poor diet, smoking and
diabetes.
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Preventative Health
Benefits of good food for our kids “Diet is also critical to keeping our kids healthy over winter.
Include a good quality lean protein or reduced fat dairy with each
meal.”
With the public being encouraged to spend more time at
home, and many sporting activities cancelled due to COVID-19 Sixteen-year-old Liam has been accessing the service for over 12
restrictions, it is important we encourage our children to stay months, receiving monthly visits from the Child Healthy Lifestyle
active and healthy. Team to help him improve his overall wellbeing.
Paediatric dietitian Tanzia Butterfield, from the Child Healthy “I’ve found the program really beneficial. I have a bit of a phobia
Lifestyle Team says there are many reasons why a child’s weight when it comes to vegetables, but Tanzia has helped us implement
may move into the unhealthy weight range, especially during the some small changes to help me increase the amount of veggies
cooler months. I’m eating,” he said.
“There are plenty of straightforward tips that may help kids ward If you are concerned about your child’s weight being above the
off unwanted winter weight gain. We are lucky on the Sunshine healthy range for their age the Child Healthy Lifestyle Team can
Coast to have some beautiful mild sunny days, look at how you help. To make an appointment, contact Child Health Access on
can adjust exercise routines to reflect the change in season. 5319 4824.
For example, make the most of the weekends and get active as
a family, head to the beach or explore the national parks,” she
said.
F.A.S.T tips to save a life—stroke awareness
This year National Stroke Week (31 August-6 September) Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions:
encourages Australians to recognise the signs of stroke and
know how to minimise their own risk. 1. Face: Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
Strokes can happen anywhere, any time. 2. Arms: Can they lift both arms?
Powerful treatments to unblock arteries can now make a huge 3. Speech: Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
difference to a stroke victim’s outcome, but only if fast action is
taken and an ambulance is called immediately. 4. Time: Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight
away.
National Stroke Week encourages the community to make sure we
all know how to recognise signs of a stroke – in your loved ones or
a stranger.
The Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way
to remember the most common signs of stroke.
New site for Gympie BreastScreen
Gympie women now have access to a convenient new location to We have implemented infection control strategies including
attend their breast screen appointments. social distancing and additional cleaning of facilities and
equipment to minimise risk.”
BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast Gympie service
has moved from Channon Street to Goldfields Plaza. The new Gympie Service is open every Monday and
Tuesday and one Saturday each month, patients can make an
Clinical Director of BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine appointment via 13 20 50 or online at breastscreen.qld.gov.au
Coast, Dr Alison Roper said: “This site is so convenient and
will make it easier for busy women to find time for their
regular breast screen.”
Women aged 50–74 are recommended to have a breast
screen every two years as this is the best way of finding
breast cancer early.
“A breast screen can detect breast cancer in its very early
stages, well before a woman or her doctor can notice any
symptom and finding breast cancer early can increase
treatment options and save lives,” Dr Roper said.
“It is really important that women look after their health
and don’t put off having a breast screen. We understand that
some women may have concerns about attending during the
COVID-19 pandemic, but the wellbeing of our clients and staff is
out top priority,” she said. Gympie Goldfields Plaza BreastScreen service is open.
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Wishlist Giving Day a huge success!
The first Wishlist Giving Day raised a mammoth $241,757, one of “We initially started with a target of $140,000 which was
the best single-day fundraising appeals in Wishlist’s 22 years of matched by our very generous corporate matchers including
operation. Sunshine Toyota, Exemplar Health, your local Telstra stores,
Project Urban and several other amazing local businesses. That
Wishlist launched their first ever Wishlist Giving Day on August target was reached just after 12.30pm so we went into a Bonus
20, a 12-hour virtual fundraising appeal to raise funds for Round to $230,000.”
Sunshine Coast and Gympie public hospitals.
Ms Rowe said she was thrilled and overwhelmed by the
Each year the Sunshine Coast Health Foundation directs more generosity of the local community, all the volunteers ‘hitting the
than $1 million to priority needs of the Sunshine Coast Hospital phones’, and the number of health staff who fundraised through
and Health Service including vital medical equipment, services dressing up, raffles and even a late-night run around the hospital.
to support patients, emergency accommodation, plus funding
research and staff scholarships. “So thank you to everyone who gave yesterday. On behalf of the
staff, patients and our team, we appreciate your support.”
Wishlist CEO Lisa Rowe said the appeal was unlike any Wishlist
had run before. Please visit www.wishlist.org.au to make a tax deductable
donation.
“With most of our community events cancelled this year, our
fundraising team have had to pivot to create this new and exciting
fundraising appeal,” she said.
Thanks to the top fundraisers for the inaugural Wishlist Giving Day
1. Sunshine Toyota – $20,070 (56 donors)
8. Team Nambour Hospital – $5,030 (40 donors)
2. John Williams – $12,815 (33 donors
9. Aitken Legal – $4,750 (11 donors)
3. Ray White Maroochydore – $11,435 (47 donors)
10. Coastline BMW – $4,285 (7 donors)
4. Poole Group – $10,285 (34 donors)
11. Worrells Solvency & Forensic Accountants – $4,100 (6 donors)
5. Ausmar Homes – $9,810 (30 donors)
12. Emergency Dept – SCUH – $3,854 (25 donors)
6. Anaesthetic Dept – $9,550 (61 donors)
13. Wealthmed – $3,726 (24 donors)
7. Extended Day Surgery Unit – $7,677 (33 donors)
14. Jarrod Bleijie – $2,930 (11 donors)
Wishlist Giving Day 2020 – the Sunshine Coast Paediatric Team dressing up as superheroes.
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Patient compliments
GYMPIE HOSPITAL CALOUNDRA HEALTH SERVICE
All midwives, doctors and students were amazing as I am writing to let you know how happy I am with the
always! service I received at Caloundra Health Service. Prior to
my appointment with the dietitian, I had a phone call
Gympie is blessed to have such a professional,
from Emma asking me the reason for my request for an
knowledgeable and caring team.
interview. This was a very pleasant, friendly call and I
now realize that the information I gave enabled Emma
to be very organised for my visit.
NAMBOUR GENERAL HOSPITAL
She had appropriate, helpful hand-outs ready for me
I was on holiday when I became unwell. The team at and helpful information for me. Emma put me at ease
Nambour General Hospital were incredible. from the moment I met her. She introduced herself and
I couldn’t find a more caring and wonderful bunch of her supervisor, Lauren.
nurses and doctors. Wish all hospitals had this level of She encouraged my questions and was able to answer
care. them all. She was patient when I asked her to repeat
information or waited for me to write something down.
SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL The session was so helpful that I have begun to manage
my diabetes successfully and my levels are coming
Our daughter Beatrix was brought to emergency with a down to acceptable levels.
high temperature and sore foot.
I am extremely grateful for this service and so happy
The care we received from staff from start to finish was that it was Emma that I saw. I wish Emma well in the
outstanding. All staff that we met were amazing, kind future. I feel sure that she will help a lot of patients in
and professional. the future.
We could not have asked for better care or facilities.
Thank you so much for all you did for us.
SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
A million thank yous for your calm, nurturing and expert
NAMBOUR GENERAL HOSPITAL care during my pregnancy and the birth of Oscar and
Stu.
I was an inpatient at Nambour hospital following hip
replacement surgery. I would like to compliment all staff I appreciate your confidence and professionalism which
on the orthopaedic ward for their exemplary care of me allowed us to have a truly amazing birth experience.
during this time. Nothing was too much trouble. What a wild ride. Your dedication to what you do makes
you an awesome midwife. Thank you.
In particular the trainee nurses were wonderful—a
testament to their training and diligence.
CALOUNDRA HEALTH SERVICE
On Sunday afternoon I found I had been in a hotspot
MALENY SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
and as I was staying at the Sunshine Coast I choose to
I would like to make it known what an amazing, caring go to the testing clinic at Caloundra Health Service.
and lovely staff I experienced during an allergic reaction
I was so impressed by the friendly, caring and efficient
and heart problem.
staff who were totally professional while also being
The staff were so caring and reassuring the whole time. empathetic.
I felt so supported the whole time.
The whole process was quick and I left feeling reassured
If I ever end up in a hospital this is the only one I want and went home to isolate while waiting for the test
to be in. I have been in so many hospitals over my results which thankfully were negative. Thank you
lifetime and this is the best I have ever experienced. Queensland Health and our state government for a
fantastic service.
Exceptional people. Exceptional healthcare. Page 11Community News - Issue Twelve Sunshine Coast Health Are you following us on social media? facebook.com/ twitter.com/ Sunshine Coast Hospital SunshineCoastHHS @SCHealthnews and Health Service What’s coming up in October-November? Jump online to see more information on these events October 1 - 31 Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month 1 - 31 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 1 - 31 Girl’s Night In 1 - 31 Pink Ribbon Breakfast 1 - 31 Shoctober 1 - 31 Walktober 10 World Mental Health Day November 1 - 30 ALPHA-1 Awareness Month 1 - 30 Lung Cancer Awareness Month 1 - 30 Movember 1 - 30 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month This newsletter contains information about what’s happening across our health service, including health awareness, community engagement, patient stories and details of upcoming events. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/au/ © State of Queensland (Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service) 2020 Produced by Communications and Corporate Affairs web: health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast phone: 5202 0085 Email: SC-Communications@health.qld.gov.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. Page 12 Exceptional people. Exceptional healthcare.
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