1 day Ago By Beau Greenway
An Albury Wodonga Health program has kept more than 70 children out of hospital in the past five months by offering care at home. or signup to continue reading The PATCH [paediatrics at the child's home] service was formed in November 2024 to allow nurses to provide ongoing clinical support for children well enough to stay at home. said more than 70 children had spent 170 days at home in their own beds instead of in hospital.
PATCH received a major boost with the donation of a new vehicle valued at $60,000 from Albury's SS&A Club on Monday, March 31. The Subaru Forester is set to allow nurses to bring the program to more children across the region. said the SS&A's donation would make a world of difference to children needing vital medical care in the community.
"To have a dedicated vehicle for our nurses will enable us to bring the PATCH program to more young people across this region," Mr Appleby said. "When a child is unwell, being in the comfort of their own home can make a significant difference." Mr Appleby said the donation was one of many from the SS&A Club put towards children's health initiatives.
"From essential theatre equipment and sensory tools to humidicribs and syringe drivers, their generosity has consistently helped us improve healthcare," he said. "This latest donation strengthens our commitment to providing exceptional, community-based healthcare and ensures that sick children can access the care they need, where they feel safest - at home." said the cause was deeply personal to the business.
"Over the years, countless staff and their families have had personal experiences with young children requiring paediatric care at Albury Wodonga Health," he said. "We're passionate about creating meaningful impact where it matters most in our community. "We envision a future where state-of-the-art services and equipment are available locally, matching metro standards, reducing the burden of travelling to big cities for vital care, and ultimately keeping our families close when they need each other most.
" The donated vehicle was also decked out with a bespoke livery designed by the SS&A's Club's Andrea Frost. Beau Greenway is a journalist at The Border Mail. He likes to tell great stories of people in our communities.
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