Ian Chappell gets behind PTSD research 6 GPHnews A day to remember – ANZAC Day 2014 Celebrating our 1000th baby Another milestone was reached for Greenslopes Maternity with the delivery of the 1000th baby in less than 16 months since opening our doors in February 2013. We were delighted to welcome baby Josie to our Greenslopes Maternity family on 14th June. Josie’s parents, Dr Tom Tran and wife Leanne are already part of the Greenslopes family. Tom is a paediatrician and Leanne a psychologist with our very own Paeds in a Pod paediatric service here at Greenslopes Private Hospital. Former Australian Cricket Captain, Ian Chappell recently visited the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation at Greenslopes Private Hospital to meet the team of scientists and researchers involved with the world first PTSD research initiative which tackles the impact of life-changing traumatic events. The inaugural study in the PTSD Initiative focuses on PTSD in Vietnam Veterans so it seemed appropriate to approach Ian Chappell, who captained the Australian Cricket Team during the Vietnam War, to be the Ambassador for the study. Ian willingly accepted the invitation as one of his former Australian Cricket team members, Tony Dell, had signed on to the study as the first participant. “Once their Captain you are always their Captain and you care about them for the rest of their lives,” Ian said. Ian particularly enjoyed his tour of our laboratories and having the opportunity to meet and talk with all the team and hear from some of the Vietnam Veterans participating in the study about their own experiences with PTSD. The combination of Greenslopes Private Hospital’s long history of caring for veterans and Ramsay Healthcare’s particular interest in mental health has ideally positioned us to undertake this research that will serve as the catalyst for improving the treatment and prevention of PTSD worldwide. PTSD is one of the most serious mental health issues of our time. It is estimated that over one million Australians suffer from Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives and the toll it takes on the individual, their family and the community is immense. Each year Greenslopes Private Hospital hosts an ANZAC Day Dawn Service of Remembrance which is one of the most significant and memorable events on our calendar. More than 2000 people including staff, doctors, patients and their loved ones along with members of the local community congregate at the ANZAC Memorial from the early hours ready for a 5.30am start. It is always a very moving ceremony and we would like to share with you some of the highlights from this year. Mr Tony Dell, Vietnam Veteran, Former Test Cricketer and Chairman of Stand Tall for PTS delivered the empowering special address with a strong focus on PTSD, sharing his personal experiences and thoughts about ANZAC Day. Greenslopes Private Hospital has opened another new theatre to cater for the increased demand for theatre time by new and existing surgeons. In early 2013 we opened two additional theatres as part of the $47 million expansion at Greenslopes which included a new maternity service, additional coronary care beds, and two new surgical wards (each with 32 private single rooms). At the time we also built shell structures for two additional theatres to cater for future growth and expansion in surgical services. We are pleased that within 12 months of opening the first two theatres we have opened another, theatre 17, allowing for up to ten additional theatre sessions per week. Theatre 17 is fitted out with the latest Stryker iSuite. Our Greenslopes Theatre Complex now has 17 main operating theatres, three cardiovascular suites, five gastroenterology and minor procedure rooms. With one remaining theatre shell still to be fitted out, we have capacity for continued growth. For a full list of surgeons visiting Greenslopes visit www.greenslopesprivate.com.au We were delighted to have 30+ middle school students from Somerville House Choir, Cantamus join us this year to lead us in song. The choir did a wonderful job, led by Director of Choral Music Ms Linda Brady and Accompanist Mr Tim Smetham. What a beautiful addition to our ANZAC Day Service and we hope to welcome them back next year. Once again we must also thank the Churchie Cadets and bugler who were involved in the ceremony and did a marvellous job. Following the service, guests were invited to attend the traditional Gunfire Breakfast. We look forward to the Service in 2015 as we commemorate the ANZAC Centenary. Theatre 17 opens
GPH News Winter 2014
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