A new wing and a new name
Cabrini Hospital has had much to celebrate in the past week – the launch of a new hospital wing, and a newly named and expanded emergency department.
CABRINI Hospital has had much to celebrate in the past week – the launch of a new hospital wing, and a newly named and expanded emergency department.
Cabrini launched the beginning of work on The Gandel Wing last Wednesday, the entirely new wing at Cabrini Malvern named after principal donors John and Pauline Gandel. Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt and Federal Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O’Dwyer joined the launch of the wing that will offer lifesaving cardiac, acute geriatric, medical imaging and radiotherapy services.
“We are overwhelmed by the Gandels’ extraordinary support and generosity, which embodies the spirit of genuine community service for which the family is well known,” said Cabrini chief executive Dr Michael Walsh.
John Gandel related the “longstanding association” that he and wife Pauline share with the hospital.
“We have seen first-hand their compassionate and respectful approach and they are indeed one of the best hospitals in Melbourne, if not Australia, providing world-class medical care,” noted Gandel.
The new wing will include a radiotherapy centre, a day oncology unit, expanded maternity facilities and an upgraded special care nursery for sick babies.
On Tuesday, guests gathered once again at Cabrini Malvern to celebrate the naming of the Alan, Ada and Eva Selwyn Emergency Department (ED). The support of Ada and Eva Selwyn is in memory of their much-loved husband and father, Alan, who passed away in 2014.
Alan Selwyn was a prominent figure of Australia’s rag trade – and also a founding member of the Australia– Israel Chamber of Commerce and governor of Tel Aviv University.
“It’s a tribute to him,” daughter Eva Selwyn told The AJN.
“Also the emergency department is so important. We feel that it’s the stepping stone to the hospital and we wanted to be a part of that,” she added, reflecting on the “wonderful” care that Cabrini provided to both her father and mother in the past.
The ED will include a specialised paediatric emergency area, an acute assessment area for short stays and isolation rooms to allow those with infectious diseases to receive care while reducing risk to other patients.
REBECCA DAVIS
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