Service would not have been able to function at that level for that length of time if it were not for the support and assistance offered by many local GP’s who worked during this period. A big thank you to Dr Hoskings, Dr Greiner, Dr Setch, Dr Exelby, Dr Anjum, and Dr Varghese. On the whole a number of Friendlies employees have been affected and face a struggle to get their homes and lives back together. We are working as a group to assist Bundaberg’s Friendly Society Privileged to Support Our Community UNLIKE SO MANY in our community, the Friendly Society group of businesses, incorporating the Hospital, pharmacies, afterhours medical service and physiotherapy service were not directly affected by Bundaberg’s flood waters. All businesses continue to work tirelessly to assist the community as it moves along the road to recovery. It was a privilege to be able to assist, support and care for many of the most vulnerable members of our community who were evacuated to the Friendly Society Private Hospital at the height of the disaster from various aged care facilities. The Hospital received 13 patients from the Mater and 47 from various aged care facilities and the Agrotrend grounds; this was in addition to our current inpatients. This would not have been possible if it were not for the tremendous efforts of the Friendlies staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly, often around the clock, when their own homes were flooding, or in threat of flooding, to ensure the highest level of care was provided. Kirsten Beyer, a member of the team of management was co- ordinating the Hospital’s efforts over the course of five days and said, “It was inspiring to witness the dignity in which all patients were treated by the Friendlies staff, many even transported patients to the hospital from the Agrotrend grounds in their own cars when there was no other way. As a community owned not- for-profit facility it was tremendous to witness this true community spirit rise in the most compassionate way.” This was largely as a result of being able to support those GP’s whose own practices were affected. The Afterhours Medical BUNDABERG Find out what’s going on at the ‘Friendlies’ Issue 23 March 2013 Friendly Life In this Issue Proud to Support Community ...... p1 Health Professional Advice .......... p2 New Endocrinologist .................... p2 March Pharmacy Events ............... p3 We’re open and here for you. Our two pharmacies were not affected by January’s flood event. If you continue to need help managing your medications at this difficult time, we’re here for you. Please call 4154 0540 to speak with us about medication packing in a simple, easy to use Medico Pak. BUNDABERG CBD 9 Barolin St Bundaberg Ph 4154 0540 FRIENDLY SOCIETY PRIVATE HOSPITAL 19-23 Bingera Street Bundaberg Ph 4331 1699 Continued on page 2 The Friendlies Afterhours Medical Service was open 24 hours a day for a total of four days. During this time the practice saw up to five times the number of patients compared to a regular day. FREE delivery available to accessible areas Black Hawk Evacuations Agrotrend Evacuation Centre Friendly Society Private Hospital
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Service would not have been able
to function at that level for that
length of time if it were not for the
support and assistance offered by
many local GP’s who worked during
this period. A big thank you to Dr
Hoskings, Dr Greiner, Dr Setch, Dr
Exelby, Dr Anjum, and Dr Varghese.
On the whole a number of
Friendlies employees have been
affected and face a struggle to get
their homes and lives back together.
We are working as a group to assist
Bundaberg’s Friendly Society
Privileged to Support Our Community
UnlikE SO mAny in our community,
the Friendly Society group of
businesses, incorporating the
Hospital, pharmacies, afterhours
medical service and physiotherapy
service were not directly affected
by Bundaberg’s flood waters. All
businesses continue to work
tirelessly to assist the community as
it moves along the road to recovery.
it was a privilege to be able to assist,
support and care for many of the
most vulnerable members of our
community who were evacuated
to the Friendly Society Private
Hospital at the height of the disaster
from various aged care facilities.
The Hospital received 13
patients from the mater and 47 from
various aged care facilities and
the Agrotrend grounds; this was in
addition to our current inpatients.
This would not have been possible
if it were not for the tremendous
efforts of the Friendlies staff and
volunteers who worked tirelessly,
often around the clock, when their
own homes were flooding, or in
threat of flooding, to ensure the
highest level of care was provided.
kirsten Beyer, a member of
the team of management was co-
ordinating the Hospital’s efforts over
the course of five days and said, “it
was inspiring to witness the dignity
in which all patients were treated
by the Friendlies staff, many even
transported patients to the hospital
from the Agrotrend grounds in their
own cars when there was no other
way. As a community owned not-
for-profit facility it was tremendous
to witness this true community spirit
rise in the most compassionate
way.”
This was largely as a result
of being able to support those
GP’s whose own practices were
affected. The Afterhours medical
BundaBerg
Find out what’s going on at the ‘Friendlies’ issue 23 march 2013
Friendly LifeIn this IssueProud to Support Community ......p1Health Professional Advice ..........p2New Endocrinologist ....................p2March Pharmacy Events ...............p3
We’re open and here for you.Our two pharmacies were not affected by January’s flood event. If you continue to need help managing your medications at this difficult time, we’re here for you. Please call 4154 0540 to speak with us about medication packing in a simple, easy to use Medico Pak.
BUNDABERG CBD9 Barolin StBundabergPh 4154 0540
FRIENDLY SOCIETY PRIVATE HOSPITAL19-23 Bingera StreetBundabergPh 4331 1699
Continued on page 2
The Friendlies Afterhours medical Service was open 24 hours a
day for a total of four days. During this time the practice saw up
to five times the number of patients compared to a regular day.
FREE delivery available to accessible areas
Black Hawk Evacuations
Agrotrend Evacuation Centre
Friendly Society Private Hospital
Dr Harrichund commenced private
practice from medical Consulting Suite
B at the Friendly Society Private Hospital
last week.
Dr Harrichund is now taking
appointments, upon referral from your GP.
For enquiries and appointments please
call 4331 1064.
p2 Issue 23 FRIENDLY LIFE March 2013
in very real and tangible ways to help
and support them and their families.
We were happy to be able
to meet the increased demand
for replacement home health and
mobility aids that were lost and
damaged. Personal hygiene items,
sterilisers and mobility aids were
also donated to those most in
need, with many trips made to the
Agrotrend gounds to support those
particular evacuees.
The people of Bundaberg
and the Wide Bay Burnett Region
can rest assured that the Friendly
Society Private Hospital is
continuing to treat, admit and care
for patients. Both pharmacies are
here to help people maintain and
manage their prescription needs
and can help manage and treat the
health risks associated with the
flood cleanup.
FiOnA GRADUATED FROm the
University of Brighton (Uk) in 1997
with a BSC (hons) Physiotherapy
1st class. Since then, Fiona
has worked predominately in
musculoskeletal physiotherapy
in hospitals, general practice
clinics and private industry.
Fiona is currently studying for
a masters degree (mSC) in Health
Ergonomics. Fiona’s clinical
specialism is in the management
WelcomesExperiencedPhysio
Meet Dr. Pretissha HarrichundEndocrinologist /General Physician
of work-related conditions and
injuries.
Fiona’s main fields of
clinical interest are:
• Case management approach
to return to work
• Workplace ergonomic
assessment and advice
• Acupuncture for the
management of chronic pain
• Modified pilates exercises for
health-related conditions
Continued from page 1
To make an appointment to regain your physical freedom,
please call 4331 1888.
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WHilST A mOnTH HAS PASSED since the
flood waters started to recede we are still
helping many people with products to protect
themselves during the cleanup as well as
providing advice and treatment for a range
of minor injuries. it is always safe to assume
that flood waters and flood affected items
that you come into contact with have been
contaminated with sewerage and therefore may carry a range of
viruses, bacteria and parasites. While the risk of infection is generally low,
the following steps will help minimise the risk:
1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and clean water or use an alcohol based hand cleanser following contact with floodwater or items contaminated by floodwater. This includes after participating in flood clean-up activities, immediately after going to the toilet and before handling or eating food
2. Wear protective clothing such as boots and gloves when you know you will be in contact with floodwater, mud or handling contaminated items
3. Cover cuts and abrasions and ensure they don’t come into contact with floodwater or contaminated items
4. All cuts and abrasions should be cleaned, treated with antiseptic and covered immediately. However seek immediate medical attention if you have deep or puncture wounds, or if any wounds develop redness or swelling. it’s really important to know whether you are up-to-date with your tetanus vaccinations.
5. To avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, use a tropical strength insect repellent on exposed skin areas and reapply every two hours. Cover up as much as possible with light-coloured loose-fitting clothing.
To talk about what products will help protect you or treat some of the above complaints please speak with myself or one of my colleagues.
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FREE Weightloss Seminarlearn the Secrets of Weightloss From Dr Sandra Cabot’s naturopath, Vicky Spencer.
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• Should you avoid sugar or fat?• Eat more protein or carbohydrates?• How do you get your liver working to metabolise fats more efficiently?• What do your hormones have to do with managing your weight and
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