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Outstanding geriatric trainee awarded

17 February 2020

Every year, senior staff at Caulfield Hospital decide the recipient of the Dr Simon Scharf Award for Outstanding Advanced Trainee in Geriatric Medicine. Dr Susanto Winata received the 2019 award for his compassionate, empathetic and patient-centred care along with great leadership.

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Joyce Goddard, Jill Blyton, Dr Henry Konopnicki

Providing geriatric medicine and reducing stress

28 June 2019

Caulfield Hospital’s geriatricians have expanded their service to older people in residential aged care facilities who may experience distress and discomfort associated with travelling to appointments.

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Elderly woman being helped to stay cool by a friend

Older Victorians warned about life-threatening heatstroke

23 January 2019

As Victorians continue to sweat through hot summer days, some people in our community are more vulnerable to heat-related illness. These include people over the age of 65, young children and people with certain pre-existing medical condition.

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Dr Jonathan Beavers, Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine and Dr Henry Yao, Geriatric Registrar

A simple call reduces readmission

11 July 2018

Aged care patients at Caulfield Hospital are now less likely to be readmitted after they leave hospital thanks to a simple initiative that’s gaining world-wide attention.

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Dr Margot Lodge standing next to Alfred Health car

Travelling doctor makes life easier for elderly patients

23 May 2018

For some elderly people in our community, making the journey from residential care facilities to outpatient clinics can be difficult and burdensome – especially for those with mobility issues or who experience confusion from dementia.

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