Maternity Services Open at Fiona Stanley 黑料吃瓜群网
By Petrina Smith
Tuesday, 02 December, 2014
Tuesday, 02 December, 2014
There's great excitement in the air at Fiona Stanley 黑料吃瓜群网 in WA with the first baby to be born there,听due听to greet the world within the next 48 hours.
Maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services opened at the new hospital today, signalling the completion of the second phase of opening.
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Health Minister Kim Hames said Fiona Stanley 黑料吃瓜群网鈥檚 maternity and neonatal services would provide a modern and vibrant environment for new mothers south of the river in the public health system.
鈥淭he hospital will not only accommodate mothers in a modern and nurturing environment, but will also provide a range of maternity services such as antenatal clinics, visiting midwifery services and parenting education,鈥� Dr Hames said.
鈥淚t also provides a maternal and foetal assessment service, neonatal outpatient provision and gynaecology services.鈥�
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The opening of maternity services signals the next milestone following the successful opening of rehabilitation services in October and the first surgery undertaken on November 18.
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The progressive opening of the hospital continues to show positive results in ensuring that the safety and quality of patient care is continued across the health system. The emergency department is scheduled to open in Phase 3, at 7am on February 3, 2015.
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