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23 March, 2024
Kilcoy Hospital’s new upgrades
Kilcoy Hospital received some new, necessary equipment last week, including a ‘patients only’ washing machine, a float chair, and several wheelchairs and walking aids.
The need for these new accessories was passed onto the Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary (KHA) by the Kilcoy Hospital, with the auxiliary managing to cough up $12,000 for the new equipment thanks to donations and money raised through fundraisers, events, raffles, and auctions.
KHA vice-president Denise Modistach said the addition of the washing machine will help make the stay more comfortable for patients, many of whom are elderly and have been moved to Kilcoy Hospital from Caboolture, Redcliffe or Brisbane.
“We often have patients, especially elderly, moved up here from bigger hospitals for rehabilitation or extended care and treatment, and their families often can’t get up here due to the lack of public transport,” Denise said.
Hospital staff started resorting to the nurses’ washing machines to provide clean clothes for their patients. This resulted in the hospital asking the KHA for help getting a washing machine just for patients to use, as dryers already existed in the building.
“It’s great because for them to be able to get their own washing done,” Denise said.
The KHA also provides auxiliary boxes for patients, which include necessities such as toothbrushes, soap, shampoo and sanitary items, since a lot of patients, especially from the emergency department, often don’t have these amenities.
“We greatly appreciate those from our community who support us as we work our way through the Wish List,” Denise said.
The next fundraising event is the KHA Annual Fete and Auction on May 25, from 9.30am.
