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Scottsdale RHTS
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 Scottsdale Teaching Site The Scottsdale Rural Health Teaching Site is next to the North Eastern Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Cameron Street, Scottsdale and it is a short walk to local shops and services. It provides comfortable hostel type accommodation for up to 11 people with a computer room on-site.
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About Scottsdale |
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Population Characteristics
The population of the Scottsdale area is 7,133 (2004).
Scottsdale is the central town of Tasmania's North East region and is 63km from Launceston, 100km from St Helens and 21km from Bridport. The fertile soils and cool temperate climate of the region have resulted in a rich and diverse blend of agricultural, forestry, tourism and wine producing activities. These include the largest lavender farm in the southern hemisphere at Nabowla and Tasmania's premier winery, Pipers Brook.
 Scottsdale There are many natural attractions close to Scottsdale including the lush glens of the Springfield Forest Reserve, the bushwalking tracks of Mt Stronach and Mt William National Park, and the magnificent beaches surrounding Bridport.
Regional Health Indicators
Dorset
High admission rates for neurotic, personality or other mental disorders
Hint: The Forest EcoCentre provides information on forest-based tourism and recreation activities in the North East. It has its own care and retail outlet featuring Tasmanian wood. Definitely worth a visit.
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Scottsdale Health Services |
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 NESM Hospital Scottsdale Hospital
North Eastern Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is located at Cameron Street, Scottsdale.
Services include:
- 23 bed acute ward which caters for medical, surgical, obstetric, stable paediatric, accident, and aged care clients
- James Scott Wing - a 24 bed high-care nursing home facility
- Ambulance service of North Eastern Tasmania
- Community nursing services for the region
- Day care centre
- Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and radiology services
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