REPRESENTING THE VIEWS OF THE COMMUNITY
OUR HOSPITAL ON PARADE WHEN THEY FIRST MOVED TO DAY STREET . An old article in the Hawkesbury Gazette from July 1996 , talks of Windsor coming to life with a street parade celebrating the opening of a new district hospital and health facility to be known as Hawkesbury District Health Service . The facility opened its doors in 1996 with the first patients welcomed in August of that year . The article goes further to say that the General Manager at the time , applauded the community ’ s support and assured the people that the facility would be well worth the wait .
HOW WE HAVE CHANGED OVER THE YEARS . Hawkesbury District Health Service is certainly a worthwhile and valuable service to the Hawkesbury community . In one year alone , an average of over 28,000 people attend the hospital ’ s emergency department , 53,000 use the Community Health services and over 700 babies are born at the hospital . As demand for services in the Hawkesbury grows , they continue to look at ways of improving their services while meeting the health care needs of the community .
WHAT IS NEW AT THE HOSPITAL ? Additional car parking spaces have been made available with the completion of a new sealed car park area . The new area allows for an additional 40 cars . Car parking continues to be free . Thank you , Hawkesbury Hospital .
Patients and visitors will also notice a new outdoor seating area for the coffee shop . And inside , a refurbished day surgery waiting area which offers more privacy , softer lighting and a soothing colour palette to promote a welcoming and calming environment for patients , while awaiting their procedure .
NEW MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY BOARD OF ADVICE Do you have an interest in local health issues ? The Community Board of Advice are looking for members who would like to join the advisory committee . You need to reside in the Hawkesbury Local Government Area ( LGA ) and have a willingness to commit approximately 6 hours of your time per month . If you would like to become an advocate for your community , we want to hear from you . For more information , please contact Barry Adams at cboa @ sjog . org . au .
SPECIAL THANK YOU . To Hawkesbury General Surgeon Dr Thomas Aczel and Paediatrician Dr Rosemary Ambler who are both retiring after over 60 years combined service to the Hawkesbury community .
ANNIVERSARY 25 YEARS PLUS +++ The date has finally been set for Wednesday 23rd November at Windsor RSL from 5pm to 7pm ( by invitation only ). Guests will include previous members of the Community Board of Advice and those who have been an integral part of the growth of the hospital throughout the last 25 years . Let the celebrations begin !
Helpful tips from the Community Board of Advice
If your doctor is CLOSED to find a service near you visit : www . doctorclosed . com . au or www . healthdirect . gov . au or phone the National healthdirect after-hours GP helpline on 1800 022 222 .
For life threatening medical emergencies , the Hawkesbury Hospital Emergency Department is OPEN 24 hours a day , 7 days a week .
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LAW & ORDER
“ We are closing your file ”
with Anthony McDonnell of McDonnell Schroder
In my experience , as an accredited specialist in personal injury law , when an insurer says , “ We are closing your file ” it is a tactic for a potential claimant to believe they have no further legal rights .
Nothing could be further from the truth . For example , worker ’ s compensation rights can be re-ignited when there is a deterioration of a worker ’ s condition , for example , later surgery for a knee replacement or back surgery .
The insurer may have “ closed the file ” prior to such surgery but that does not necessarily mean the end of your claim .
CLAIM DENIED ?
Insurance companies sometimes don ’ t tell the full facts
INJURED … Car Accident ? At Work ? Shop Fall ?
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Insurers have a panel of doctors upon who they rely .
Invariably , their evidence appears to favour the insurance company who engages them . Of course , this can be said of doctors who give evidence for the opposing side to the insurance company .
One famous quote from a NSW Supreme Court Judge referred to three medical experts for the insurance company as the “ unholy trinity ” and “ who think you can do a full week ’ s work without any arms and legs ”.
The point is that when the insurer suggests it has medical evidence that indicates it will “ be closing its file ”, the injured person should not immediately accept this statement from the insurer .
As I have stated in this column for many years , obtain legal advice . At McDonnell Schroder we offer the first consultation free and my experience is that we will be opening your file not closing it !
If you need legal advice from a professional , contact McDonnell Schroder on 9622 1155 .
This article is written in a general non-specific manner . Always contact your solicitor for specific legal advice .
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