When a friend first proposed the idea to Dr Kati King that she should become an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, the then medical student laughed off the idea, desiring another path. Her perspective changed when she was fortunate to work in both gynaecology and obstetrics departments early in her medical career. She realised Obstetrics and Gynaecology […]
Aged care redevelopment officially opened
Today we are so excited to officially open North Eastern Community Aged Care’s newly redeveloped Payneham Wing, which includes larger single rooms with ensuites for all residents, refurbished modern common areas and a new, beautifully landscaped garden. Today’s event, which way postponed last year due to COVID restrictions, is the culmination of a vision developed […]
North Eastern Community Hospital launches Reconciliation Action Plan
North Eastern Community Hospital has launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to mark National Reconciliation Week 2021, which runs from 27 May to 3 June. The RAP draws on this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme ‘More than a word. Reconciliation takes action’, by setting a range of deliverables to be achieved over the coming […]
Specialist spotlight: Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Majid Rasekhi
As an obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Majid Rasekhi thinks he has the best job in medicine. That’s because despite being a highly specialised field, it’s an area of practice that he believes has the most variety. “When I did my three month rotation in obstetrics and gynaecology I liked it, because, especially in obstetrics, you […]
Happy 101st birthday to our Aged Care resident Elisa Severino
Happy 101st birthday to our aged care resident Elisa Severino! Twelve months ago Elisa turned 100 during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the safety protocols in place at the time, we helped Elisa celebrate with her family, albeit through a window at the home. We are so happy that this year Elisa […]
New tech boosting visiting hours in aged care
We’ve installed new technology in our aged care home that has enabled us to safely extend our visiting hours! The new thermal imaging facial recognition devices, nicknamed ‘Steady Freddie’ and ‘Steady Freda’, automatically scan visitors’ foreheads, then display and vocalise their temperature. The time-stamped images and data is then recorded for auditing and quality control […]