Fancy a bath? This week we take a look at the bathrooms at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The main building’s of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital were built in stages from 1954 to 1959. They included all the modern amenities that the 1950s could offer, such as; personal telephones for patients, central heating and a silent […]
One of the most visible signs of polio is paralysis, often seen in the legs, but did you know that polio also affects the lungs? When breathing muscles become paralysed it can cause death in some polio sufferers. During South Australia’s 1937 polio outbreak, patients experiencing respiratory impairment were treated in a negative pressure ventilator, […]
Recently the CALHN Health Museum staff and volunteers visited the Parliamentary Library in Parliament House on North Terrace. We were fortunate enough to be given a tour of the library by Parliamentary Librarian, John Weste. While in this amazing location, John immersed us in the history of the library and highlighted prominent items that were […]
Have you ever wondered why we have ear wax or what disease can do to your bones? To find out, come along to our exhibition across two sites, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where we will explore the systems of the body. At TQEH, learn about the renal system and the history […]