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First anniversary for Cairns Private

31 October 2003

On 11 November 2003, Cairns Private Hospital celebrates its first anniversary of ownership with Ramsay Health Care.

In the last year, Ramsay Health Care has invested heavily in the hospital. A full upgrade of the Hospital’s operating theatre suites, which includes a major upgrade of infrastructure and equipment, is expected to be completed by the end of the year and the arrival of new monitoring equipment will be a welcome Christmas present for the cardiac unit. Planning is now underway to refurbish the ward areas.

“ We are committed to improving the facilities of Cairns Private in order to meet the growing needs of the Tropical North Queensland community,” Managing Director of Ramsay Health Care Pat Grier said on the anniversary of CPH.

At the same time, he said the Company was focused on its people - the doctors and staff of the hospital - who are valued as an integral part of the Ramsay Health Care team.

“ From the outset, we wanted the staff and doctors at Cairns Private to feel confident that they were becoming part of a successful private hospital operating group with a strong culture and set of values. In this regard, we have received excellent feedback - staff feel that they have the opportunity to work in an environment that is receptive and flexible, and where they have good career opportunities.”