FROM THE PUBLISHER
welcome
TO ISSUE 14 OF PINDARA HEALTH + LIVING MAGAZINE
he emergency department is the entry
point to the healthcare system for many
Australians. Whether you are dealing
with a broken arm or a child in respiratory
distress, emergency doctors, nurses and staff
must be prepared for every situation that comes
their way. I’ve lost count of the number of times
my family has visited Pindara Emergency Centre
over the years. From our most recent visit when
my father had a fall, to the time that horse hair
got stuck in my eye after a trail ride, we know
we will always be in good hands when we need
to make the emergency dash. The service at
Pindara is amazing and I don’t think we’ve ever
waited longer than five minutes to be seen by
an emergency team member. In this issue, we
celebrate the “Stars of the ER” in recognition of
Pindara becoming the only private hospital on
the Gold Coast accredited by the Australasian
College of Emergency Medicine to provide
emergency specialist training. Also in this issue,
ophthalmologist Dr Robert Bourke provides
insight into age-related macular degeneration,
outlining the risk factors and latest treatments.
If you suffer from urinary incontinence, you’re
not alone. As gynaecologist Dr Bernadette Brown
explains, up to 40 percent of Australian women
report a bothersome bladder. The good news is
that it is treatable, with many surgical and non-surgical
options available.
We also review one of the latest restaurants to
grace the Gold Coast culinary scene. With its
luxe rooftop location, Nineteen at The Star is the
perfect destination for balmy nights, long lunches
and sunset margaritas. See you at the top!
Kate Bennett
Publisher
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AND PINDARA PRIVATE HOSPITAL’S
CEO TRISH HOGAN
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