Lyell McEwin Hospital

😊 Happy Humpday feedback from a recent visitor of the Lyell McEwin Hospital’s Birthing Unit.

“I just wanted to give some feedback about the midwife Jodie who delivered my baby. Midwife Jodie was on scene from when I pushed the doorbell at the Birthing Unit. Jodie was so lovely, listened to me and gave me options within my birth. This was my third birth at the Lyell McEwin, and was the best experience I had. I was asked "how do you want to labour? Standing? Sitting? On the bed?" Midwife Jodie seemed very knowledgeable, professional but showed a great deal of person-centred care towards me.

My experience with the Lyell McEwin, throughout my pregnancy and labour has been great. I found the midwives I dealt with all to be supportive and kind no matter how silly the query was. “.

Midwife Jodie and the Birthing Unit, you make us

Heartwarming feedback like this makes Thursdays pleasant here at the Lyell McEwin Hospital.

“I recently had an appointment to follow up on a breast lesion in the Breast Clinic at Lyell McEwin Hospital. I would like to provide feedback on some advice I was given to follow up with my sisters to make sure they are getting mammograms and breast checks due to a strong family history of breast cancer. I did this, and it turns out one of my sisters was waiting until she was 40 (current age 36) before getting a check. She got a referral from her GP as a result of this conversation and booked a mammogram. She was found to have calcifications, which were stage 0 DCIS in one of her breasts. I would like to say thank you for the valuable advice for our family.”

Lyell McEwin Hospital Breast Clinic team you make us

48 Bed Expansion at Lyell McEwin Hospital

Have you spotted all the activity at the hospital lately? 🚧

We're currently working hard on a special expansion – adding 48 new beds at the Lyell McEwin Hospital 🛌🏼

The construction is happening on the roof of Building A, with an aim to complete construction by mid-2024. These new rooms are designed for people who require a higher level of support to improve their comfort and wellbeing.

Want to know more? Check out the full article here: https://ow.ly/rEzr50PAakA

To stay updated with all things Lyell McEwin and NALHN, don't forget to explore the Northern Network News magazine here 👉 https://ow.ly/UZwW50PAakB

This week is Dental Health Week.

Our oral health is vital to our overall health and wellbeing, and it's important we maintain a solid routine to ensure our mouth is clean.

Follow the tips below to improve your oral health:
💧 Just a dot – not a lot! - use a ‘dot’ of toothpaste, the size of a pea, on the toothbrush.
💧 Spit don’t rinse - after brushing, spit the toothpaste out but don’t rinse with water.
💧 Brush morning and night - to keep your teeth healthy, brush your teeth in the morning and before bed at night.
💧 Less sugar a day helps prevent tooth decay - reduce the amount of sugary foods and drinks per day.
💧 Drink more tap water, and don't delay, for healthy teeth, make it your way!

For more tips and to find out more about Dental Health Week 2023, visit www.dental.sa.gov.au/dental-health-week

Northern Network News – July 2023 Edition

Northern Network News is our bi-monthly publication filled with stories highlighting our exceptional staff and services at Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), and the many innovative projects and initiatives underway to enhance the health and wellbeing of our great community in northern Adelaide.

You can find the July edition of Northern Network News at all NALHN sites and services or read it online now ▶️ https://ow.ly/jw6X50PuwZX

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟭! 🏥

Barbie became a Registered Nurse in 1961 and a doctor in 1973!

Today, at the Lyell McEwin Hospital we hung up our superhero capes for the day and celebrated all things pink, with a ‘Barbie themed Day’. In between treatment and rest, our littlest dolls and our wonderful staff had the opportunity to enjoy some special photos with therapy dogs, Arlo and Nala, from The Hospital Research Foundation Group.

We love these smiles!

NEW HOSPITAL PAGES NOW LIVE! 🏨

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Positive patient experiences make us all feel brilliant here at the Lyell McEwin Hospital! 🤗

The sensational team in the Children's Ward received the below feedback from a consumer who recently attended the ward with a sick child.

“The care we received was of a very high level and made the majority of my anxiety and worries disappear. Every nursing staff member, including medical staff, were both friendly and polite and conveyed high professionalism and compassion towards us. Everyone introduced themselves and checked in regularly throughout their shifts, which was very appreciated.

Staff have all got smiles on their faces and are more than happy to offer as much time as you need even if they are busy. A simple favour of allowing me to stretch my legs and get a coffee from lack of sleep was such a simple yet generous offer.

A special mention to Maddie, who I believe is a graduate nurse. Maddie cared for us for a few days in a row. It isn’t very often you see a new junior nurse with such initiative and compassion. She is full of knowledge and clearly works hard to push herself in her career. No job was too big or too small. She has the potential to go far!

We hope to not have to be back in hospital any time soon but wouldn’t hesitate if we had to return.”

To Maddie and the Children's Ward Staff, you make us all