Business Updates - Queensland Hospital
Wednesday 19th January 2011
Gympie Private Hospital
Pulse Health confirms the Bruce Highway road closures to the North and the South of Gympie compromising access to the hospital for some surgeons and staff are now resolved and the hospital returns to full operational capacity.
The hospital's physical location ensured its protection from the floods and any planned operations affected during this time were re-scheduled to the satisfaction of all parties.
If you require further information relating to attendance at the hospital please do not hesitate to contact Gympie Private Hospital on (07) 5483 0500 .
South Burnett Private Hospital
South Burnett Private Hospital in the township of Kingaroy has not been operationally impacted due to some road closures as a result of the floods in Queensland and no surgery lists have been affected. Roads have been re-opened and all services continue to be available.
Should you have any questions relating to your attendance to South Burnett private Hospital please call (07) 4162 1444 for further information.
Pulse Health extends its appreciation to the community, the patients, surgeons, doctors, personnel and suppliers of both hospitals for their support.
Yours faithfully,
Justin Matthews
Chief Executive Officer
Pulse Health Limited
For more information contact:
Mr Justin Matthews
CEO
Pulse Health Limited
Tel: +61 2 9215 8900
Tuesday 11 January 2011
With the Queensland floods responsible for significant devastation and loss of life across
Queensland, Pulse provides the following update with respect to its Queensland Hospitals.
The Queensland hospitals operated by Pulse Health Limited account for approximately 20% of
Pulse Health Limited's total revenues.
Gympie Private Hospital
The hospital's physical position on high ground has thus far assured it protection from the risk of
flooding. The hospital remains open to patient admissions with a strong compliment of nursing
and medical cover meeting the needs of the community in which it serves.
Bruce Highway road closures to the north and the south of the town has resulted in some
surgeons and staff not being able to access the hospital.
The situation is currently reviewed daily and as applicable, planned operations will be
rescheduled and patients kept informed. If you have any concerns as to your attendance at the
hospital please do not hesitate to contact the hospital on (07) 5483 0500 for further information.
Gympie Private Hospital collaboratively works with the Public Hospital sector and local
community care groups and is well placed to support these sectors with agreements in place.
The hospital management and the personnel are to be congratulated on their enterprise during
this challenging time.
South Burnett Private Hospital
South Burnett Private Hospital in the township of Kingaroy continues to experience access issues
by some personnel as a direct result of road closures. The hospital remains open and fully
operational however with a strong compliment of nursing and medical cover and additional
capacity to accept patient admissions.
To date, no surgery lists have been affected and all services remain available. The nursing
personnel are to be congratulated on their dedication to duty and their strong patient
care focus during these difficult times.
Should you have any questions relating to the current operational capacity of South Burnett
private Hospital please call (07) 4162 1444 for further information.
Both hospitals are strongly supported by its surgeons, the community, and all our suppliers and
our appreciation goes out to them.
Pulse Health remains committed to QLD, the Staff, Doctors and the Local Community. To this
end, Pulse Health has today donated $10,000 to The Premiers Flood Relief Appeal which is
being administered by the QLD State Government.
Yours faithfully,
Justin Matthews
Chief Executive Officer
Pulse Health Limited
For more information contact:
Mr Justin Matthews
CEO
Pulse Health Limited
Tel: +61 2 9215 8900
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