Oncology

Comprehensive care for cancer patients

St Vincent’s Lismore’s Oncology Unit plays an important role in cancer care in the Northern Rivers and is renowned for its high quality care and support.

Supported by Oncology North Coast, patients receive individualised cancer care.

The Oncology Unit also provides haematology (Link to Heamotology service page) services.

Scalp cooling (cold cap) machines are available for patients undergoing Chemotherapy at St Vincent’s Oncology Unit

History on the Rivers

History on the Rivers

In June this year our very own Director of Mission, Joe Pereira visited the ABC North Coast Studio to chat with Bridie Tanner .

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Outstanding Accreditation Results

Outstanding Accreditation Results

We are proud to report St Vincent’s received a perfect score across all safety and quality standards in its recent ACHS health standards review. Three assessors over three days, and the hospital demonstrated compliance across eight National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards with zero unmet requirements, and no recommendations.

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Successful EA Agreement for Nurses

Successful EA Agreement for Nurses

Good News! In December last year a deal was voted up by St Vincent’s nursing staff to approve a proposed Enterprise Bargaining Agreement which was hailed by the nurse’s union as a solid offer, and acknowledged by nurses as a good deal.

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