Calvary North Adelaide Hospital

04/09/2026

01/09/2026

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men, but by taking prostate health seriously, it can be highly treatable if caught early.
In this edition of our Q&A series with Calvary specialists, Urologist Dr Adi Sharma talks about the 'four Bs' of warning signs to be on the look-out for, as well information about PSA tests, and common risk factors.

At Calvary, we have highly skilled specialists like Dr Sharma who consult and operate with us, supported by specialised nursing and allied health staff. Consults, procedures and surgery relating to urology and oncology are offered across our three Calvary hospitals in SA.

Find out more:
Prostate Cancer Australia: australianprostatecancer.org.au/
Adelaide Urology Centre: auc.health/

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01/09/2026

20/08/2026

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a graduate ICU nurse looks like?

Come along for a shift with Vincent, a Graduate Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital.

Vincent takes us behind the scenes of his day, from getting ready for the shift to working alongside the ICU team and learning on the job.

Thinking about where nursing could take you? Take a look. 💙

18/08/2026

Congratulations to Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rob Baird and the entire theatre team, as we celebrated the exciting milestone of the very first VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution cases undertaken here at Calvary North Adelaide!

This new technology will be utilised for many of our joint replacement surgeries going forward, as it offers surgeons real-time data and precision. For patients it means fewer appointments, along with quick overall recovery times.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the successful installation and integration of this new equipment!

17/08/2026

A world first here at Calvary North Adelaide, with Drs Ailsa Wilson Edwards and Ashani Couchman, offering fresh hope for people with overactive bladder and faecal incontinence.

Led by Dr Wilson Edwards in SA, the Aquarius Pilot Study aims to evaluate an external system for patients undergoing sacral neuromodulation (altering nerve activity) to address overactive bladder or faecal incontinence.

"The purpose of the study is to test an innovative stimulator plus a waterproof dressing, worn on the lower back, that allows the patient to shower and get wet, while they find out if this therapy works for them.” Dr Wilson Edwards said.

“Usually during the testing period we require there be at least one week of no showering, to avoid water exposure to the device. This study is about providing a product that can withstand daily life. Being able to shower and get on with life is so important for people with bladder and bowel problems. If we can solve this step to improve the patient’s experience many more people can benefit from the science behind sacral neuromodulation.”

The first study patient in the world underwent their procedure here with Dr Ashani Couchman recently, and together Drs Couchman and Wilson Edwards have now completed the first 10 participants in the world through this international study.

Congratulations to both surgeons, and to their team. We know how beneficial these types of trials are in providing patients with the best possible health care into the future.

14/08/2026

This week, nursing staff from our St. Helen's ward and Kimberley House came together with Calvary Connery Centre staff for an engaging and informative haematology/oncology education evening, focused on advancing knowledge and improving patient care.

We were fortunate to learn from expert speakers: Dr Wei Yang Ng (Haematologist), Amanda Maple (Cancer Council Nurse lead), Sigourney Reschke (Counselling Manager), and Jo Goodwin (Life blood Australia Transfusion Nurse Consultant)
The evening explored the evolving role of nurses in caring for patients receiving CAR T-cell therapy (an evolving treatment for B- cell malignancies and myeloma), including monitoring toxicities, managing adverse events, and ensuring timely escalation of care.

We know our patients will see the benefit of this strong collaboration across services, as the positive feedback received reflects the value of education, connection, and shared learning with our staff.