Tag: LCLHN

Burst pipe clean up continues

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Around 90% of the work has been completed in the wake of flooding at Mount Gambier Hospital earlier this year.
Caused by a burst pipe,...

Health board looks to fill vacancies

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The Limestone Coast Local Health Network and nine kindred bodies are looking to create a pool of candidates to fill board vacancies as they...

Senior nurse returns

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Senior nurse Michele de Wit has temporarily returned to a Mount Gambier-based position as the acting Limestone Coast Local Health Network Executive Director of...

Surgical service questions raised

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The future of surgical services at Millicent and other hospitals in this region appears to hang on a high-level report which might not release...

Nurse positivity shines

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Senior Millicent nurse Caroline Dower has secured one of the prestigious awards given out each year by the Limestone Coast Local Health Network.
The Millicent...

Health workers under pressure

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Non-essential activities should be urgently reduced for hundreds of frontline health care workers in the South East region such as doctors and nurses in...

Health care praised

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Abrief explanation has been provided for the reason why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network recently sent a letter of praise to Millicent and...

Radiation treatment feasibility explored

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Afeasibility study is being undertaken to determine if a radiation treatment centre will be established in the Limestone Coast. The Limestone Coast Local Health Network...

Limestone Coast health chief executive steps down

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After nearly five years in her position, Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) chief executive Ngaire Buchanan will finish on June 28. Ms Buchanan said...

Health network medical interns welcomed

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The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) has welcomed 10 dedicated medical interns from within the state and overseas to the region to gain...

Medical leader recognised for health efforts

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Prominent doctor and medical executive Dr Elaine Pretorius (pictured) has been recognised for her contribution to community health in the Limestone Coast following the...

Health authority rejects claims

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Rumours circulating in the local community that locum doctors are no longer working on weekends at Millicent Hospital have been rejected by the health...

Routine aged care site inspection finds issues

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The 60-bed aged care facility at Millicent’s Sheoak Lodge has been found to be non-compliant in three standards following its latest three-yearly accreditation visit...