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100,000th patient walks through the Doors at Mt Wilga

Mt Wilga Private Hospital recently celebrated its 100,000th Patient.

Mrs Lynne Mortensen of Carlingford was admitted to Mt Wilga Private Hospital following a knee replacement and completed a Day Rehabilitation Program, as part of her recovery. This included Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy and Gym classes “The Day Program helped me get back on my feet and give me back the strength that I had lost”.

Mt Wilga, is set on a 2 acre estate in the peaceful surroundings of Manor Road, Hornsby.  Up until the 1980’s, Mt Wilga was part of the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service, which was set up to assist injured men and women returning from World War 2 and to provide people on disability pensions assistance to return to the workforce.

In 1987, Mt Wilga became a private hospital and in July 2001, Mt Wilga joined the Ramsay Health Care group.  In 2005, Mt Wilga underwent a major redevelopment building a new ward block with therapy areas and renovation of existing therapy areas.

Mt Wilga’s CEO, Carmel Kennedy said “Mt Wilga is such an important part of our local community and it is wonderful we have been able to help so many locals regain their independence and lifestyle after major surgery or injury.  Our role really hasn’t changed!

Welcoming our 100,000 th patient is testament to our reputation for providing high quality rehabilitation care to our local community and beyond”.

If you, a friend or family member, needs help to get back on your feet after injury, or surgery, or a long illness, talk to your GP or Specialist about the services offered at Mt Wilga Private Hospital.