Stawell Hospital Foundation’s $70,000 donation has enabled Grampians Health Stawell to buy vital equipment, including a second Optiflow high-flow system.

Giving both operating theatres access to the system, it gives patients respiratory assistance during surgery and recovery.

Stawell perioperative nurse unit manager Sally Hamilton said the purchase was one of many supported by the foundation.  

“Optiflow high-flow provides warmed and humidified oxygen therapy, helping to support patients through a range of surgical scenarios including during anaesthesia and recovery,” she said.  

“Stawell Hospital Foundation has supported many improvements to our theatre services, allowing us to continue investing in specialised equipment that enhances patient care and helps our clinicians deliver services locally.” 

Trustee Brian Hancock said the foundation was pleased to support equipment that strengthened the capability of the operating suite and enhanced patient care. 

“Investing in specialised equipment that supports our clinical teams is an important part of the foundation’s work,” he said. 

“We are proud to continue supporting initiatives that make a meaningful difference to local healthcare and we encourage our community to donate to the Foundation so we can continue supporting the Stawell campus.” 

Since the committee formed in 1989, the Stawell Hospital Foundation has donated almost $1.5-million to support Grampians Health Stawell and residential services. 

Grampians Health chief people officer Claire Woods praised the Stawell Hospital Foundation for its ongoing support. 

“We are continuing to bring care closer to home in Stawell and we will keep ensuring every dollar raised in the Stawell community is invested in improving that local care,” she said.

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