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1980 |
The Lung Cancer Tissue Bank opened. |
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1981 |
The Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit opened. |
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1982 |
The inaugural The Prince Charles Hospital Board was formed. |
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Nuclear Cardiology commenced. |
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Sleep disorder investigations commenced. |
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1983 |
The first time a five intricate arterial ‘switch’ operation for a baby was performed in Australia. |
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1984 |
The first angioplasty procedure was performed. |
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1986 |
TPCH performed its 10,000th open heart surgery in May. |
Operating theatre (picture taken circa late 1970’s) |
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TPCH Foundation was established on the 20th November. |
Excerpt from first TPCH Foundation Brochure (1986) |
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The Electrophysiology Laboratory opened. |
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1987 |
The new Cardiac Intensive Care Wing officially opened on the 27th October. |
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The Homograph Valve Program commenced. |
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1989 |
The Chair of Cardiovascular Research was established. |
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Link to the Annual Reports stored on the Library Catalogue. Access is freely available.
