Patients undergoing radiation therapy for the treatment of breast cancer at Calvary Mater Newcastle are now benefitting from a new ‘tattoo-less’ technology. Known as Optical Surface Monitoring (OSM), the technology removes the need for permanent tattoos or ‘reference markers’ on the skin. Instead, it uses a three-dimensional light and camera
Amanda Quince considers herself a walking advert for getting your routine mammogram. Feeling healthy with no lumps or recent changes to her breasts, Amanda’s decision to get her regular two-yearly mammogram proved lifesaving for the Adelaide mum. Amanda’s Story “I really didn’t think that anything would come from it. I
Your unwell father can’t make it to your wedding? Not a problem – bring the wedding to him at his aged care home. “We wanted Dad involved right from the beginning,” said new bride Katie Beckett. “I think we would have got married in his room if we’d had to.”
It isn’t every day when considering a new role you have the chance to visit your potential new workplace, ask questions and walk away with a job interview, but that is what’s on offer at the Calvary nursing recruitment expo in Launceston this week. The expo is on at Calvary
Nick Larkin is as recent graduate of Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre (CRDAC), completing six months of residential treatment and the Day Program. “Stay focused and remain positive” is the advice he gives to anyone trying to overcome an addiction. Nick’s story The 57-year-old is extremely proud of what
By Jen Agars, Calvary National Manager Work Health and Safety On average we spend half of our total wake time working. Some of us spend more time with our work colleagues than our loved ones. So it makes sense when there is a change in our behaviour or wellbeing, it
It was the warm weather that drew Sam Varghese, Sony Alexander and their two girls to Australia after deciding on a change. By coincidence Sam and Sony both accepted jobs with Calvary – Sony as a theatre nurse at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital and Sam as the Clinical Care Coordinator
Rob West first laid eyes on Glenyce at 16 years of age, although he never thought she would go out with him. Luck intervened during a game of spin the bottle. “We were at a party and the bottle was spun and it landed on Glenyce, so I took her
By Kerryn Vine-Camp, Calvary National Director People & Corporate Services This Sunday, 1 October, on the International Day of the Older Person, Calvary is proudly recognising the valued contributions of the older members of our workforce and is creatively seeking ways to further encourage seniors to consider new career options