This Sydney hospital s mid-pandemic transformation saw it go from worst in the state to the best
By national Indigenous affairs reporter Isabella Higgins
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St Vincent s had a high number of Aboriginal people coming through its emergency department and leaving without finishing treatment until now.
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It s one of the busiest and most esteemed emergency rooms in the country, but for decades some of the most vulnerable have slipped through the cracks.
Located in the heart of Sydney s nightlife district, St Vincent s Hospital has saved thousands of lives but it was considered the worst in the state when it came to caring for certain patients.
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Growing number of Sydney dental practices offering fixed price dental
But a growing number of Sydney dental practices are offering a fixed-price service.
On average, a trip to the dentist costs about $215.
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But Dental 99 is one of a growing number of practices capping the cost at $99.
Dental 99 CEO Dr Gamer Verdian said the price included a check-up and clean, X-rays and examinations. There s no extra charges. A filling is $99 with us, regardless of size, Dr Verdian said.
The franchise is able to offer the bargain price by keeping costs low. There s no receptionist at any of our practices, Dr Verdian said.