Wolper Jewish hospital : the first 60 years : 1961-2021

An historical account of Wolper Jewish Hospital through its first 60 years from 1961-2021. The Hospital was opened in 1961 in Woollahra, Sydney but its story began in 1947 when the first move was made to establish a Jewish hospital in Sydney.The book covers the part played by the Hospital's founders including Sam Karpin OAM and Fanny Reading MBE, the unique partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women and the impact of past Presidents including Lynne Davies AM, Murray Landis, Graham Einfeld OAM, Dr David Golovsky AM, Daniel Goulburn OAM and Richard Glass. Other important people mentioned in the book include Gertie Stone Wolper, Becky Lake, Ben and Jake Basger and Harry Aizenberg. From 1961-2002 Wolper had operating theatres where general, eye, urological, ENT, orthopaedic, gynaecological, and cosmetic surgery took place.The Hospital developed its palliative care and rehabilitation services after the closure of the Scottish Hospital in 1988. Other significant Hospital milestones include: the establishment of the Wolper Jewish Hospital Health Foundation, renovations and refurbishments, the development of Rehabilitation for Older people services, Friends of Wolper events, Board governance, and the Hospital's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hospital today is known as a thriving medical and rehabilitation centre of excellence.… (more)