For nearly 25 years Franca Parente has been perfecting the art of listening with a kind ear and open heart as a pastoral care practitioner – providing support to those who are vulnerable and facing major health challenges. <br />
Being unwell and in hospital at Christmas time can be particularly difficult, however at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital a “gentle and peaceful” dog called Lila is helping to make a difference to patient wellbeing during the festive season.
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The new Calvary St Catherine’s residential aged care home was blessed by the Bishop of Port Pirie Karol Kulczycki SDS recently.
Calvary has acquired aged care provider Japara Healthcare Limited including its five aged care homes in Adelaide.
When you are ill and need ongoing medical support, the thought of being admitted to hospital can be daunting. However, under a new innovative program, some patients are now able to receive hospital care in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own home.
Becoming a Catholic in 1992, Jim Birch AM believes the only time his faith has been truly tested was when he was in the head job at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH).
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