2017 NEWS
A Coup for Research into a
Cure for Spinal Cord Injury
PINDARA RENOVATIONS
Maternity Birth Suites
Work has recently begun on the renovation of the
birth suites in Pindara Maternity.
The new designs for the birth suites have
been developed in consultation with Pindara’s
experienced midwives and focuses on providing
mothers with a holistic birthing experience within
a luxurious and home-like environment.
The birthing suites will now provide mothers
with the option of a water birth, with the inclusion
of two large and luxurious birthing pools. An
ambient lighting design and the option to use
aromatherapy and music within the suites will
allow mothers to control their environment and
create a place of comfort. A tranquil landscaped
garden will also be exclusively available to
labouring mothers providing them with a place
of calm and relaxation throughout their birth
experience.
Works are scheduled for completion in
September.
Renal and Oncology Ward Developments
The oncology ward recently received some
rejuvenation in order to create a more comfortable
and relaxing environment for patients by
incorporating a gourmet coffee and beverage bar,
new lounge area and a kitchen and dining space
for patients and their visitors. Pindara will soon
start work on expanding its renal unit in order to
provide this vital service to more patients.
Pindara Private Hospital would like to
congratulate one of its foremost Ear, Nose,
Throat, Head and Neck specialists, Dr
Brent McMonagle on his involvement in
helping the Perry Cross Spinal Research
Foundation to secure a $5 million grant for
the Olfactory Cell Transplantation Project
– a research project aimed at developing a
cure for spinal cord injuries using olfactory
cells (cells used to smell).
The project will continue to build on
research led by Australian of the Year,
Dr Alan Mackay-Sim, and a previous
British/Polish led trial, which showed
improvement in the physical functioning of
a patient after an Olfactory Cell transplant.
The grant will allow the project to enter the
official launch phase, aiming to develop an
enhanced and effective treatment for spinal
cord injury.
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