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Whyalla volunteers raise $23,000 for Flying Doctor
A dedicated group of local volunteers has presented a $23,000 donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), representing their fundraising efforts with the support of the Whyalla community over the past year.
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Chippie community to keep the Flying Doctor flying
20 Aug 2017Over 1200 staff of discount variety store chain Cheap as Chips will rally together – along with their customers – over the next three years to help keep the Flying Doctor flying.
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Seeds for Flynn's flying doctor sown 100 years ago
29 Jul 2017The seeds for John Flynn's Flying Doctor were sown 100 years ago this August with the desperate attempt to save the life of little known stockman, Jimmy Darcy, in the on of the most remote parts of Australia failed when he succumbed to injuries sustained when his horse fell whilst mustering.
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Senex extends major support of the Flying Doctor
29 May 2017A $7 million ‘flying intensive care unit’ bearing the Senex Energy logo has been unveiled as the oil and gas company announced the renewal of its major sponsorship of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations.
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Farewell to a medical pathfinder
07 Apr 2017A world-first discovery and years of dedication to rural health, in particular, to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), clearly defined the late Dr Robert Cooter AM as a pathfinder in rural medicine and service provision to remote communities throughout South Australia.
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Beach Energy raises funds for Flying Doctor
06 Apr 2017Beach Energy staff recognise that the RFDS could literally be a lifesaver for them or one of their workmates which is why 20 staff committed to complete the Adelaide Corporate Triathlon and raise funds for the Flying Doctor.
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Ventilation trial to care for critically ill
21 Mar 2017A new non-invasive technique for ventilating critically ill patients which improves patient safety and comfort is set to be trialled by the RFDS for use in rural and remote locations.
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RFDS takes meningococcal vaccine to Aboriginal teens
20 Mar 2017Aboriginal Australians from remote parts of South Australia will be protected from deadly meningococcal disease thanks in large part to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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Suture training for medical students
15 Mar 2017Medical students took part in a hands-on workshop on medical suturing at RFDS Port Augusta Base in April in a joint initiative with the Adelaide Rural Clinical School. The students were joined by medical professionals including RFDS Flight Nurses, Remote Areas Nurses, Midwives and GPs.
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