Current totals
| Total raised: |
$104,693.35 |
| Number of participants: |
373 |
Facilities
A new Integrated Cancer Care Centre (ICCC) opened at Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) May 2010.
The need for patient and carer accommodation as a key component of an ICCC is universally acknowledged. Cancer patients receive chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other cancer treatments, as outpatient services, often over several weeks. For many people, who have to travel to regional centres for treatment, there is a need to utilise local accommodation which can be financially and socially stressful.
NCAHS report that chemotherapy treatments across the Area increased from 15,550 in 2004 to 17,440 treatments in 2007 (+12%). Over this period, treatments at LBH increased from 3,290 to 5,270 (+60%).
Presently there are 2447 patients receiving chemotherapy, 348 blood transfusions and 410+ patient radiotherapy in the new Cancer unit with numbers growing daily.
About
Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) is in the City of Lismore and is a major acute care provider and referral facility for the North Coast Area Health Service. The hospital provides:
- emergency care,
- critical care,
- general medical & surgical services,
- obstetrics,
- paediatrics,
- mental health and
- clinical support services.
Lismore Base Hospital is committed to providing the best possible health care to the community. The Hospital is Accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards and continually seeks opportunities to improve services and patient outcomes.
Testimonials
'Lismore Base Hospital was so excited about being chosen again for Dry July. The funds raised so far has been dedicated to buy equipment inside 'Our House' which is purpose built accommodation for cancer patients and their families whist receive cancer treatment at the hospital. Our House is currently under construction due to be finish early 2012. We are all looking forward in going Dry in July...not only good for our livers but also to raise vital funds for Our House at Lismore Base Hospital"
Rebekka Battista, Lismore Base Hospital