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Happy International Nurses Day to the incredible NECH nurses!   As nurses around the world face the greatest peace time health crisis in living memory, we thank each and every one of our nurses for the incredible work they do to support people in their community when they are at their most vulnerable. Also, while […]

Residents of North Eastern Community Aged Care’s memory support unit have commenced moving into their new rooms following the completion of Stage 1 of the Payneham Wing redevelopment. The $5.6 million redevelopment includes upgraded rooms with ensuites for 23 care recipients, as well as a sun room and outdoor space with a purpose-built, communal garden. […]

If patients have recently arrived from overseas and have a fever, cough, sore throat, trouble breathing or any acute respiratory illness, we ask that they:   Immediately inform reception about their symptoms and recent travel Ask for a face mask to cover their nose and mouth and sit away from other people while they wait […]

Families choose North Eastern to have their babies because they receive the highest standard of personalised care in a relaxed, friendly environment. Our paediatricians are highly experienced, have access to a state-of-the-art nursery, and work with families to ensure they are confident in looking after their babies before they go home. We also offer choice […]

North Eastern Community Hospital has made a donation of urgently-need hospital supplies to the vets on Kangaroo Island treating animals injured in the recent fires. The antiseptic, dressings, bandages, syringes, needles, catheters, gloves and other supplies donated can be used to treat animals, as well as humans. The executive and staff were thrilled to be […]

It was a case of history repeating this week at North Eastern Community Hospital where a new mum has had her baby girl delivered by the same obstetrician who delivered her 22 years ago. Three months after he commenced work as a specialist obstetrician in 1997, Dr Chris Hughes delivered a baby girl named Maddi. […]