Calvary North Adelaide Hospital

15/10/2026

Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of people. Our spine health is important to take care of and we don't need to wait until we have a sore back before we start.

In this edition of our Q&A series with Calvary specialists, Orthopod Dr Carlos Lijo talks about spine health for life, and how the number one thing we can do is to keep moving.

At Calvary, we have highly skilled specialists like Dr Lijo who consult and operate with us, supported by specialised nursing and allied health staff. Services related to the spine are offered across our Calvary Adelaide and North Adelaide hospitals in SA.

11/10/2026

**Content warning - this post mentions pregnancy and infant loss **

Today on International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we remember and hold space for those little ones who are no longer with us.

In this edition of our Q&A series with Calvary specialists, Obstetrician Dr Vesh Pillay talks about the individualised spectrum of loss and the significant impact it has on families. She highlights the challenges of navigating a future pregnancy, and how it is important to lean in to your maternity care provider and seek help.

At Calvary, we have highly skilled specialists like Dr Pillay who offer preconception, antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care - all supported by specialised midwifery and allied health staff. These services are provided at our Calvary North Adelaide Hospital.

If you or someone you love is impacted by loss, grief support is available:
The pink elephants support network -
pinkelephants.org.au/
PANDA - 1300 726 306
Panda.org.au/
Red Nose - 1300 308 307
rednose.org.au/grief-and-loss-support/overview/

Dr Vesh Pillay - oandg.com.au/

07/10/2026

The annual Blessing of the Animals celebration was conducted on Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 10:30am.

Led by Father Mannes Tellis, Parish Priest, North Adelaide Prospect Parish, the celebration took place in the gardens behind the Mary of the Maternal Heart Chapel.

The celebration highlights the important role that pets and their handlers have on our staff, patients and visitors, while also reflecting on the cherished animals that have previously shared their love with Calvary but are no longer with us.

The blessing was followed by an informal morning tea in the gardens, which also coincided with St Francis of Assisi Feast Day (October 4th).

We were very grateful to have 10 of our Pet Therapy volunteers attend, including a special guest from Aged Care, and the wonderful Carol, who took two buses and a train to celebrate with us!

06/10/2026

Our Calvary Babies gallery has been refreshed, with more gorgeous photos from Melissa Alagich Photography on display.

Melissa takes wonderful care of our families, whether it is for newborn or family photos, and we love seeing their beautiful faces each day!

04/10/2026

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women, with over 20,000 new cases each year. It is vital that people are aware of good breast health and what to look out for.

In this edition of our Q&A series with Calvary specialists, Breast surgeon Dr Steve Kinsey-Trotman talks about breast cancer in both women and men, what the risk factors are, how important it is to be aware of changes, and seeking help when needed.

At Calvary, we have highly skilled specialists like Dr Kinsey-Trotman who consult and operate with us, supported by specialised nursing and allied health staff including dedicated Breast Care nurses.

If you need to see a specialist, Calvary's Breast and Endocrine Centres are offered at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital and at the Playford Health Hub, so you can be seen with minimal surgical wait times.

To book an appointment, speak with your GP or call the service directly on 8282 5300.

Find out more:
Breast Cancer Network Australia bcna.org.au/
Dr Steve Kinsey-Trotman drstevekt.com.au/

01/10/2026

Welcome to all the Calvary Babies who were born in September!

Joining well-known faces like Tim Campbell, Julia Gillard, Sam Kerr, and David Unaipon; sweet little George was also born in this popular month.

Who knows if any of these Calvary Babies will grow up to be singers, politicians, sportspeople or changemakers of the future? The world is their oyster!

29/09/2026

Here is part two of our chat with Prof Diwan on Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), where we hear about how Artificial Intelligence is helping with research and management of SCI, along with what other initiatives are underway.

Find out more:
SpineLabs: adelaide.edu.au/about/school/medicine/our-research/spinelabs/
Neurosurgery+Spine: nands.com.au/

25/09/2026

Happy World Pharmacists Day to Paula and the team!

Working behind the scenes each and every day, HPS provides pharmacy services for all our patients - whether they are here for day surgery, oncology treatment, having a baby, ICU monitoring, receiving palliative care - to name just a few.

This team of dedicated professionals ensures that patients receive what they need, when they need it; and we are grateful for the wonderful service they provide.

23/09/2026

22/09/2026

When it comes to sepsis, speed is everything. Sometimes, if the body is struggling to cope with an extreme infection, it's response can do more harm than good. If a loved one has been unwell, has a high temperature, and if things not adding up - it is imperative to take it seriously and get assessed quickly.

In this edition of our Q&A series with Calvary specialists, Intensive Care Physician Associate Professor Matt Hooper talks about sepsis and how getting help quickly can make all the difference for survival and long-term outcomes.

At Calvary, we have highly skilled specialists like A/Prof Hooper who consult and operate with us, supported by specialised nursing and allied health staff. Intensive Care services are offered across our Calvary Adelaide and North Adelaide hospitals in SA.

Find out more: australiansepsisnetwork.net.au/