A new 20 bed Hospital was opened on the 8th October 1982 by the Hon. Jennifer Adamson MP, Minister for Health. It was designed specifically for desert conditions and won an Architectural Award for “Buildings in their settings” due to its unique design of shaded verandahs and a sheltered central courtyard. Sr Kath Marsh (now Sr. Kath Kruger) was the first appointed Director of Nursing (DON) in the newly built Hospital.
1982 Coober Pedy Hospital opening (courtesy of Coober Pedy Hospital & Health Services).
The former Hospital building (which was the original Coober Pedy Medical Centre) became known as the Community Health Centre and continued to accommodate:
- Dr Kamitakahara Medical Practice
- Community Health Nurses
- Umoona Tjutagku Health Services, Aboriginal Child Health Nurse and Aboriginal Health Workers
Today: The Community Health Centre accommodates
- Coober Pedy Medical Practice
- Kamitakahara Medical Practice
- Community Health Nurses
- Community Home Care Services
- Child & Youth Health Nurse
- Visiting Medical & Allied Health Service
The first ‘Hospital House’ rented expressly for the Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was located on Ferrall St.