FROM THE CEO From the CEO Trish Hogan CEO Pindara Private Hospital There is always something new happening at Pindara. To date, 2016 has seen our major expansion and refurbishment projects continue: new luxury patient services introduced in all but a few wards, new online tools developed and installed, cutting edge surgical procedures performed and global research projects launched – and all this is on top of the day-to-day operations of the busiest private hospital on the Gold Coast! I am proud to say that all this is great news for the Gold Coast community. Each project is aimed at improving patient care and the patient experience at Pindara, increasing our capacity and improving the delivery and efficiency of our health care services, and ensuring the latest technology is available to deliver cutting–edge treatments and perform innovative surgical techniques at Pindara. Working at Pindara is never dull! As we celebrate 45 years of caring for this community our commitment to caring for this community has never changed. When Pindara first opened in 1971, the hospital was a family-run facility with a unique caring culture – that culture is still alive and thriving in the wards and departments of this hospital – and our staff are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, for your benefit. With the flu season upon us, I remind you all to have a flu shot. If you do succumb to influenza and need after-hours medical care, visit the Pindara website www.pindaraprivate.com.au to check out waiting times in our Emergency Department – we have a fabulous new ED Clock that displays, in real time, the waiting time to receive treatment! Until next time, take care Warm regards Trish Hogan 2016 Pindara Private Hospital Trish Hogan CEO Pindara Private Hospital Katriya De Vincentiis Nude Publishing Executive Group Editor Robbie Falconer Assistant Editor Pindara Magazine Business Development & Marketing Manager Pindara Private Hospital Published by Nude Publishing a division of Nude Creative Pty Ltd www.nudepublishing.com.au Art Direction, Editorial & Production Nude Creative hello@nudecreative.com.au www.nudecreative.com.au National Advertising Manager Peter Wastie peter@nudepublishing.com.au MEDICAL CONTRIBUTORS Dr Michael Flynn, O & G Specialist Dr Craig Layt, Plastic Surgeon Dr Dan Robinson, ENT Surgeon Dr Ben Bopp, O & G Specialist Dr Tani Brown, Ophthalmologist Dr Mark Doudle, Colorectal Surgeon Dr Charles Chabert, Urologist Dr Jorrie Jordaan, General Surgeon Dr Ben Hunt, Cardiologist Adrian McDonald, Diabetes Educator Pindara Private Hospital Dr Andrew Cary, O & G Specialist Dr Ben Hunt, Cardiologist Dr Mark Doudle, Colorectal Surgeon Dr Tim O’Dowd, O & G Specialist Dr Matt Cronin, ENT Specialist Dr Chris Vertullo, Orthopaedic Surgeon (Knees) Dr Michael Freeman, Dermatologist Dr Dilip Gahankari, Plastic Surgeon Dr Jason Free, General Surgeon EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Stephen Scott Aaron Cronin Tegan Atkins Emily Halverson Annie Lyon Angela Metohianakis Disclaimer. No part of this publication may be reproduced or copied in any form by any means without prior written permission from the Publisher. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Pindara Private Hospital or Nude Publishing. Every issue of Pindara Magazine is prepared with careful attention to accuracy. Please use this magazine as a general guide. Pindara Magazine expresses the views of the authors and is based on the information available at the time of publication and it is not to be taken as advice. All prices quoted in this publication are correct at time of printing. All editorial material is accepted in good faith. We welcome editorial and photographic contributions. 4 Pindara Magazine 2016
Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Seven
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