Chris chaired the meeting and welcomed guests Naomi and Lorraine, Sally, Ian, Leigh (from the Rotary Club of Plimerton, NZ) and Irish.
Gerry gave the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Crouch & Dengie Hundred in Essex, England
Much to Alan's amusement, Gerry relied on his phone for the finer detail
Speakers were Adjunct Professor Naomi Dwyer and Dr Lorraine Ferguson from Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service
President Bernie led us in a minute of silence for the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack and updated us on communication between our District Governor Wendy and Christchurch Rotary
- Congratulations to all (and especially Gordon) for the successful Golf Day last Friday
- The Photo Competition has been extended to 5 May
- There is now a Rotary Mens' Business E Club linking on Zoom (whatever that is)
- Looks like Wendy will be our 2021-22 DG if no other nominations
- CSHS (Caloundra State High School) invitation to their ANZAC Day commemoration 23 April
- DIK (Donations in Kind) back up and running
Roger introduced Adjunct Professor Naomi Dwyer (Chief Executive) and Dr Lorraine Ferguson (Board Chair) from the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service.
We are all a bit confused with the various hospitals/changing names/areas of responsibility, and welcomed the opportunity for an update. The Health Service is the umbrella organisation for SCUH (Sunshine Coast University Hospital) Caloundra, Maleny, Nambour & Gympie hospitals/health services as well as a range of other community services.
Lorraine noted the update was timely given the second year anniversary of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and handed over to Naomi for the finer details
In starting, Naomi said that Health Services had reached out to the Islamic community following the events in Christchurch
And of course its no wonder that it's all happening, as the Sunshine Coast is the fastest growing region in Queensland - just Aura will soon have the population of Gladstone. SCUH, affectionately known as "Skew", is a $1.8 billion greenfields hospital, and the responsibilities of Caloundra and Nambour are changing. The yearly budget is $1.2 billion
The Service provides "tertiary" treatments with the object of minimising trips to Brisbane. There are also relationships between the private hospitals and health professionals in general. SCUH has University in its name, so they do research and education as well as clinical care.
29 week premature babies can now be cared for on the Coast. Dropping from 30 week does not sound much but it is a big deal. They have doubled their "hospital in the home" virtual beds. Caloundra has had a major redevelopment and Nambour will be upgraded by 2022. Records have "gone digital".
The problem now, is that patients "don't want to leave"
Questions:
- Gerry asked about surplus equipment for DIK - Yes, but hopefully "not from SCUH for a while"
- Mark - Brisbane's role? - we are 95% self sufficient now
- Chris - sorry Chris, my notes are unreadable
- Deborah - Caloundra? - now a Community Hub - palliative, 10 dental chairs, womens health, opthalomogy
Chris thanked Lorraine & Naomi
Directors Reports
- Gordon reported on the Golf Day. Short on players but the afternoon storm was well organised, trapping people for the auction. The committee drove Gordon mad and vice versa, but the day made nearly $14,000 and counting.
- James got his raffle prize, and Ian Carpenter's brother is at SCUH needing some Rotary cheer
- Mark - 12th April for Bohol fireside chat - Watch Channel 9 tonight
- Merv - Numbers good for RYDA & BBQ on the 27th Tues 2nd April and Wed 3rd April RYDA sessions need more volunteers
& Sgt Merv dished it out
