Meet Gracie: Coastal Hand Therapy DogNewsOur first unofficial employee of Coastal Hand Therapy is Gracie, who arrived three weeks ago. Gracie is a Hungarian Vizsla, who resides in the garden to meet and greet!Full Story
A Personal Tribute to Dr Harold E. KleinertInformationHarold Kleinert, my mentor and dear friend, died on 28th September, 2013, at the age of 91. Dr. Kleinert was a pioneer who developed many aspects of hand surgery over his 55 years in medicine before he retired at age 86.Full Story
2019 Trip to Bhutan (October)BhutanSuzanne Caragianis returned from another very successful trip to Bhutan with Interplast Australia and New Zealand in October 2019. The team provided teaching to 10 local therapists and also ran practical sessions and tutorials, provided donated equipment and met the new Minister of Health.Full Story
2020 & 2021 Bhutan NewsBhutanNewsIn early 2020, Suzanne Caragianis and Dr Tim Proudman worked with the Royal Government of Bhutan, Ministry of Health, to negotiate the training of Bhutan’s first Plastic Surgeon, Dr Sonam Jamtsho. Suzanne has had weekly contact (online) with patients, therapy staff and surgeons.Full Story
2016 Trip to Bhutan (November)BhutanIn November 2016, Interplast Australia and New Zealand combined an intensive program of hand surgery, therapy and education sessions in Bhutan. We saw more than 100 patients in our hand therapy clinic, gave formal lectures and provided equipment, splints and supplies.Full Story
