January 30, 2013
Long-serving Nanango Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr John Robinson has been recognised at a special ceremony held in Toowoomba last week.
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service CEO Dr Peter Bristow and Board Deputy Chair Dr Dennis Campbell paid tribute to 21 health staff who have each served more than 40 years in healthcare, and to three local health staff who received special Australia Day Achievement Awards.
Dr Robinson, who is a popular Nanango GP, has been involved in healthcare for 40 years.
Special mention was made of his outstanding service to the Nanango Hospital and local communities.
He attended the awards ceremony by videoconference.
Dr Bristow handed out certificates to staff who have worked for the DDHHS for 40 years and 45 years.
“This year we have 18 staff members who have served 40 years and three who have served 45 years,” he said.
“These staff members are from a number of health services in our area including Toowoomba, Stanthorpe, Dalby, Oakey and the South Burnett.
“They are from a variety of professions including doctors, nurses, dentists, catering staff and artisans.”
Dr Bristow and Dr Campbell also presented Toowoomba Hospital Renal Unit Nurse Unit Manager Josie Skewes, Stanthorpe Hospital Nurse Unit Manager Carol Batterham and Team Leader (Recovery and Resilience) Geoffrey Argus with Queensland Health Australia Day Achievement Awards.
