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“I used to be pretty good at golf and was a mollydooker, playing off a handicap of four on my best days. My father was at war during a lot of my childhood, and mum spent much of her time around horses doing dressage where she would train them on the farm. I would run around with my sisters, one of them was a very good athlete, and I could never catch her! For work I delivered produce in a four-tonner, it was hard work but I was glad to be able to come home to my daughters safely. I love jokes, and steak and sausages, and I’m a proud cockroach!”

💭 Monday Mantra, Brighton Campus resident Kevin, 90🏌️‍♂️🏇🏉 ...

Whilst many hearts will be won with roses and chocolate today, the Cardiothoracic Surgery team at TPCH are focused on something even more powerful - giving hearts a second chance at life! ❤️

Dr Nikunj, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at TPCH says that heart transplants make up some of his most complicated yet rewarding work, not only due to the extreme precision required but also the levels of coordination necessary amongst the team.

“Being a part of the most profound act of altruism that the donor has agreed to, often the recipient has run out of all the options medical science has to offer and this is their final hope," he said.

“Not many cardiac surgeons get to do transplants, it is the pinnacle of cardiac surgery.

“You as a donor save one life, but the patient`s whole family is impacted, and it improves everyone’s life.”

A big Shoutout Saturday to Dr Nikunj and the TPCH team on their work with our cardiac patients, and to all the organ donors out there. 🫀👏 ...

From a young age, new graduate Kate always knew she wanted to follow in her dad Nathan`s footsteps. Now she is starting her new role in palliative care just like her dad did 20 years ago! 🫶

Kate`s decision to go into palliative care was solidified after her placement at TPCH in the specialty.

"I looked up to my dad, making a difference in people`s lives, being a part of their life story," she said.

Nathan says how it is special to see his daughter follow the same path through Metro North.

"I`m still at Redcliffe Hospital, they are a great team, and we all support each other and work together to make a difference for our patients and families." ...