Media Releases
Private hospitals vital to Australia’s health
Jun 15, 2016
“Private hospitals are a key part of the Australian healthcare system, offering easy access to high quality care that keep Australians well. ” says Lorrie Mohsen CEO of Mt Wilga Private Hospital.
April Falls week
Apr 20, 2016
Mt Wilga Private Hospital will be participating in their annual <em>“April Falls Day”</em> events this month. The theme for 2016 April Falls Day is Share the Care: <em>Falls Prevention is everyone’s business</em>. Mt Wilga are committed to involving everyone in the care of the older person – with active participation of the older person, their family, carers, doctors, nurses and allied health staff - to prevent falls and keep older people safe.
Even Aussie rock ‘n roll stars have joint replacements...
Jan 13, 2016
Graham “Buzz” Bidstrup, founding member of iconic Aussie bands GANGgajang, The Party Boys and drummer for The Angels first four albums recently underwent a total knee replacement on his famous kick drum leg... "After playing drums for over 50 years I must have hit that kick pedal millions of times by now and my knee just wore out" said Buzz.
Mt Wilga rehab patient aims to compete in a triathlon following a rare neurological condition
Jul 29, 2015
Mt Wilga Private Hospital is well known for caring for people who require neurological rehabilitation for conditions such as strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries and tumours. However, Mt Wilga also treats people who suffer from rare neurological disorders including Guillain-Barre Syndrome or GBS which is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system and may affect both motor and sensory control. The cause of GBS is not known but usually follows a viral or bacterial infection and men are more likely to be affected.
Mt Wilga Recognised As Finalist For 'Best Rehabilitation Operator'
May 01, 2015
At Mt Wilga, providing rehabilitation care for people living in our community is all we do and we pride ourselves on our patients living the best life possible after an illness, accident or surgery. We are very proud of being chosen as one of six finalists in the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovations Awards 2015 for Best Rehabilitation Operator.
Mt Wilga Recognised For Excellence In Older Care Rehabilitation
Mar 01, 2015
At Mt Wilga Private Hospital, located in Hornsby, providing rehabilitation care for people living in our community is all we do and we pride ourselves on our patients living the best life possible after an illness, accident or surgery. We are very proud of being nominated as one of six finalists in the <strong>Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovations Awards for 2015 for Best Rehabilitation Operator</strong>.
Vale Dr John MF Grant, AO, OBE 14, August 1922 – 10 November 2013
Jan 22, 2014
Mt Wilga Private Hospital mourns the loss of one of the founders of the Australian Paralympic movement and a dear friend of Mt Wilga’s, Dr John Grant, who passed away at the age of 91.