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Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.Kallangur Satellite Health Centre
9 Stoker Way
KALLANGUR QLD 4503
Phone: (07) 3285 0000
/ MetroNorthHHS
Dr Lucy takes her role working with our older population seriously, and while she loves spending time with her patients on the TPCH ward, she is happiest when they get to go ‘home’.
Not all patients will be well enough to return to the home they have known, and many are waiting for aged care placements in a residential aged care facility.
“We know our patients who are well enough to leave hospital should not be spending longer than they need in a hospital ward – it’s much better for patients both clinically and emotionally if they can be discharged to their new home,” Dr Dakin said.
“As a geriatrician, we work hard to keep our older patients awaiting aged care placements as physically and emotionally well as we can, but we understand that more interim care arrangements and aged care solutions are needed.
“We treat unwell patients, but when a patient is well enough to be discharged to their new home with supports so they can continue doing the things they love, we want to see them do that.” 💛🏡
Lovely Lucy, we ran a continence clinic together in Ipswich. She is priceless with her endless compassion and kindness. Shelley
Dr Lucy Dakin is a highly dedicated specialist applying her expertise in a clearly overburdened area of health but bringing genuine concern, humaness, care and kindness to individuals within one of our most vulnerable population groups.👏👏👏
Loved working with Dr Lucy ☺️
Amazing Dr and person.
Dr Dakin is the best !!!
Wonderful doctor and person 💐
Fantastic doctor and beautiful person inside and out ❤️
Wow
Well appreciated, we are sure. And there, is allways, pressure, in the profession. 💕🙏👍
You are amazing Lucy! The patients are so lucky to have you ❤️
Fabulous Doctor, beautiful person, a privilege to work with
One of the few DR’s who learnt and spoke to me by name. 🖤
We love Dr Lucy and her dedication to our frail older population. Her generosity of spirit in the provision of care is 100%
Thank you for your dedication to Geriatric patient's at TPCH
The TPCH Emergency Department sees patients for a variety of conditions big and small, and Dr Will is here to talk you through some of the things you may or may not need to visit for. ✅🚩
Don’t forget that if you need medical help but don’t need to attend the physical hospital Emergency Department, there are other options available!
Depending on your symptoms, we can also help you via:
🫶Virtual Emergency Care Service
🫶calling 13HEALTH
🫶at a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at your local Satellite Health Centre
🫶at the Nurse-led Walk-in Clinic in the Brisbane CBD
We love Dr Will!
Does this messaging need to be in letterboxes and on fridges?
Rude how they sent my daughter home in severe pain with investigating further with an ultrasound or MRI..she couldn't even take medication because of bloating and putting additional pain on her bladder.
"We didn't know it was a heart attack at the time; I just collapsed and couldn't breathe and then my husband revived me which is a secret skill I didn't know he had. I was working about a month prior cleaning and detailing caravans, but I'm retired now. The episode happened the day before my 66th birthday, and it was a good birthday because I was alive. You've just got to enjoy every second of your life because I almost didn't have one. I'm looking forward to going back to my grandkids' rugby league and soccer games and have a "cuppa' with them."
💭 Monday Mantra, Cheryl, TPCH Cardiac Patient
You are in good hands at TPCH
What a gorgeous smile you have. I'm so happy you're still here . I nearly lost my husband 2 months ago from 3 heart attacks in 1 day. Bloody scary and I am so thankful everyday that he's still here with me so I can still nag him!! No I try not to do that anymore !! Take care xx
Glad you made a great recovery. 🙏🏽
🎶👌🦋
Smile says it all
From one heart patient to another, enjoy life and live each day as if it were your last. 💪❤️
Wow how lucky and thank god for your Hubby 😊🙏
Best wishes and enjoy the grandchildren Cheryl. Hubby is a keeper clearly 😜
What a story Cheryl, I was in that very same ward!! I hope you’re feeling better!! Lucky your husband was able to bring you back! Stay well ❤️❤️
OMG Was just asking Peter about you yesterday. Our thoughts are with you and wishing you a speedy recovery.😘
Wow how scary for you. Enjoy your life Cheryl ❤️
Enjoy your retirement Cheryl 🌻🤗🩷
Get back to enjoy your second chance at life ❤️
Koorong Book Store has lovely mug for sale with the writing, 'Make Every day Count'. Matches your; " You've just got to enjoy every second of your life ......" All the best!
Dont be afraid jesus will .haal you ..tell your sorrows only to jesus we love you
Vic
After a heart attack, you’re one of the lucky ones to have been given a second chance. ❤️ Maybe this could also be the time to make a few lifestyle changes and give your heart the best chance possible going forward.
Latest news
Events
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.
/ MetroNorthHHS
Dr Lucy takes her role working with our older population seriously, and while she loves spending time with her patients on the TPCH ward, she is happiest when they get to go ‘home’.
Not all patients will be well enough to return to the home they have known, and many are waiting for aged care placements in a residential aged care facility.
“We know our patients who are well enough to leave hospital should not be spending longer than they need in a hospital ward – it’s much better for patients both clinically and emotionally if they can be discharged to their new home,” Dr Dakin said.
“As a geriatrician, we work hard to keep our older patients awaiting aged care placements as physically and emotionally well as we can, but we understand that more interim care arrangements and aged care solutions are needed.
“We treat unwell patients, but when a patient is well enough to be discharged to their new home with supports so they can continue doing the things they love, we want to see them do that.” 💛🏡
Lovely Lucy, we ran a continence clinic together in Ipswich. She is priceless with her endless compassion and kindness. Shelley
Dr Lucy Dakin is a highly dedicated specialist applying her expertise in a clearly overburdened area of health but bringing genuine concern, humaness, care and kindness to individuals within one of our most vulnerable population groups.👏👏👏
Loved working with Dr Lucy ☺️
Amazing Dr and person.
Dr Dakin is the best !!!
Wonderful doctor and person 💐
Fantastic doctor and beautiful person inside and out ❤️
Wow
Well appreciated, we are sure. And there, is allways, pressure, in the profession. 💕🙏👍
You are amazing Lucy! The patients are so lucky to have you ❤️
Fabulous Doctor, beautiful person, a privilege to work with
One of the few DR’s who learnt and spoke to me by name. 🖤
We love Dr Lucy and her dedication to our frail older population. Her generosity of spirit in the provision of care is 100%
Thank you for your dedication to Geriatric patient's at TPCH
The TPCH Emergency Department sees patients for a variety of conditions big and small, and Dr Will is here to talk you through some of the things you may or may not need to visit for. ✅🚩
Don’t forget that if you need medical help but don’t need to attend the physical hospital Emergency Department, there are other options available!
Depending on your symptoms, we can also help you via:
🫶Virtual Emergency Care Service
🫶calling 13HEALTH
🫶at a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at your local Satellite Health Centre
🫶at the Nurse-led Walk-in Clinic in the Brisbane CBD
We love Dr Will!
Does this messaging need to be in letterboxes and on fridges?
Rude how they sent my daughter home in severe pain with investigating further with an ultrasound or MRI..she couldn't even take medication because of bloating and putting additional pain on her bladder.
"We didn't know it was a heart attack at the time; I just collapsed and couldn't breathe and then my husband revived me which is a secret skill I didn't know he had. I was working about a month prior cleaning and detailing caravans, but I'm retired now. The episode happened the day before my 66th birthday, and it was a good birthday because I was alive. You've just got to enjoy every second of your life because I almost didn't have one. I'm looking forward to going back to my grandkids' rugby league and soccer games and have a "cuppa' with them."
💭 Monday Mantra, Cheryl, TPCH Cardiac Patient
You are in good hands at TPCH
What a gorgeous smile you have. I'm so happy you're still here . I nearly lost my husband 2 months ago from 3 heart attacks in 1 day. Bloody scary and I am so thankful everyday that he's still here with me so I can still nag him!! No I try not to do that anymore !! Take care xx
Glad you made a great recovery. 🙏🏽
🎶👌🦋
Smile says it all
From one heart patient to another, enjoy life and live each day as if it were your last. 💪❤️
Wow how lucky and thank god for your Hubby 😊🙏
Best wishes and enjoy the grandchildren Cheryl. Hubby is a keeper clearly 😜
What a story Cheryl, I was in that very same ward!! I hope you’re feeling better!! Lucky your husband was able to bring you back! Stay well ❤️❤️
OMG Was just asking Peter about you yesterday. Our thoughts are with you and wishing you a speedy recovery.😘
Wow how scary for you. Enjoy your life Cheryl ❤️
Enjoy your retirement Cheryl 🌻🤗🩷
Get back to enjoy your second chance at life ❤️
Koorong Book Store has lovely mug for sale with the writing, 'Make Every day Count'. Matches your; " You've just got to enjoy every second of your life ......" All the best!
Dont be afraid jesus will .haal you ..tell your sorrows only to jesus we love you
Vic
After a heart attack, you’re one of the lucky ones to have been given a second chance. ❤️ Maybe this could also be the time to make a few lifestyle changes and give your heart the best chance possible going forward.
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.Latest news
Events
/ MetroNorthHHS
Dr Lucy takes her role working with our older population seriously, and while she loves spending time with her patients on the TPCH ward, she is happiest when they get to go ‘home’.
Not all patients will be well enough to return to the home they have known, and many are waiting for aged care placements in a residential aged care facility.
“We know our patients who are well enough to leave hospital should not be spending longer than they need in a hospital ward – it’s much better for patients both clinically and emotionally if they can be discharged to their new home,” Dr Dakin said.
“As a geriatrician, we work hard to keep our older patients awaiting aged care placements as physically and emotionally well as we can, but we understand that more interim care arrangements and aged care solutions are needed.
“We treat unwell patients, but when a patient is well enough to be discharged to their new home with supports so they can continue doing the things they love, we want to see them do that.” 💛🏡
Lovely Lucy, we ran a continence clinic together in Ipswich. She is priceless with her endless compassion and kindness. Shelley
Dr Lucy Dakin is a highly dedicated specialist applying her expertise in a clearly overburdened area of health but bringing genuine concern, humaness, care and kindness to individuals within one of our most vulnerable population groups.👏👏👏
Loved working with Dr Lucy ☺️
Amazing Dr and person.
Dr Dakin is the best !!!
Wonderful doctor and person 💐
Fantastic doctor and beautiful person inside and out ❤️
Wow
Well appreciated, we are sure. And there, is allways, pressure, in the profession. 💕🙏👍
You are amazing Lucy! The patients are so lucky to have you ❤️
Fabulous Doctor, beautiful person, a privilege to work with
One of the few DR’s who learnt and spoke to me by name. 🖤
We love Dr Lucy and her dedication to our frail older population. Her generosity of spirit in the provision of care is 100%
Thank you for your dedication to Geriatric patient's at TPCH
The TPCH Emergency Department sees patients for a variety of conditions big and small, and Dr Will is here to talk you through some of the things you may or may not need to visit for. ✅🚩
Don’t forget that if you need medical help but don’t need to attend the physical hospital Emergency Department, there are other options available!
Depending on your symptoms, we can also help you via:
🫶Virtual Emergency Care Service
🫶calling 13HEALTH
🫶at a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at your local Satellite Health Centre
🫶at the Nurse-led Walk-in Clinic in the Brisbane CBD
We love Dr Will!
Does this messaging need to be in letterboxes and on fridges?
Rude how they sent my daughter home in severe pain with investigating further with an ultrasound or MRI..she couldn't even take medication because of bloating and putting additional pain on her bladder.
"We didn't know it was a heart attack at the time; I just collapsed and couldn't breathe and then my husband revived me which is a secret skill I didn't know he had. I was working about a month prior cleaning and detailing caravans, but I'm retired now. The episode happened the day before my 66th birthday, and it was a good birthday because I was alive. You've just got to enjoy every second of your life because I almost didn't have one. I'm looking forward to going back to my grandkids' rugby league and soccer games and have a "cuppa' with them."
💭 Monday Mantra, Cheryl, TPCH Cardiac Patient
You are in good hands at TPCH
What a gorgeous smile you have. I'm so happy you're still here . I nearly lost my husband 2 months ago from 3 heart attacks in 1 day. Bloody scary and I am so thankful everyday that he's still here with me so I can still nag him!! No I try not to do that anymore !! Take care xx
Glad you made a great recovery. 🙏🏽
🎶👌🦋
Smile says it all
From one heart patient to another, enjoy life and live each day as if it were your last. 💪❤️
Wow how lucky and thank god for your Hubby 😊🙏
Best wishes and enjoy the grandchildren Cheryl. Hubby is a keeper clearly 😜
What a story Cheryl, I was in that very same ward!! I hope you’re feeling better!! Lucky your husband was able to bring you back! Stay well ❤️❤️
OMG Was just asking Peter about you yesterday. Our thoughts are with you and wishing you a speedy recovery.😘
Wow how scary for you. Enjoy your life Cheryl ❤️
Enjoy your retirement Cheryl 🌻🤗🩷
Get back to enjoy your second chance at life ❤️
Koorong Book Store has lovely mug for sale with the writing, 'Make Every day Count'. Matches your; " You've just got to enjoy every second of your life ......" All the best!
Dont be afraid jesus will .haal you ..tell your sorrows only to jesus we love you
Vic
After a heart attack, you’re one of the lucky ones to have been given a second chance. ❤️ Maybe this could also be the time to make a few lifestyle changes and give your heart the best chance possible going forward.
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