On this day in 2001, it was a celebration for the Launceston General Hospital Neonatal Nursery as they were recognised with a state award.
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Ward 4N, which was the premature baby ward, received the Margaret Allwright Award at a special ceremony for their work on the 4N @ Home initiative, which aimed to teach parents about providing the right care for their premature baby when they return home.
The Examiner story pictured midwives Kay Radley and Marian Hardman with James Winter and Laine Kirkpatrick who were both born prematurely at the LGH.
The article mentions that before this initiative, a baby was expected to stay in hospital until its expected date of birth, but with this program, they allowed the baby and its parents to go home earlier to continue care at home.
Level two midwife at the time Hermann Riedl said that the program was the result of a change in thinking.
"Twenty years ago, the parents weren't trusted to provide this type of care," Mr Riedl said.
"Now we realise they just need some education and support.
"The best place to be is at home."
Another story on this day was a more scary experience as a Devonport woman was terrified when she encountered a 1.25-metre tiger snake at her home.
RSPCA senior animal welfare officer Frank Bingham said while it was not yet snake season, it was the earliest sighting of a snake he had seen in years.
"The lady in the house was in the lounge room and thinks the snake came in through the window- it made its way across the top of the television," Mr Bingham said.
"The lady left the room at a rate of knots.
"It wasn't happy, actually it was downright cranky - it bit my boot and left fang marks, it was really as mad as a cut snake."
Mr Bingham said the snake would be released in a suitable area and praised the woman for doing the right thing.
"It would have been very dangerous to try and capture it or kill it if you didn't know what you were doing."
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Nikita McGuire
Born and raised in Launceston, Nikita is passionate about the stories that matter to locals. When she is not at work you can find Nikita adventuring around Tasmania or spending time with family and friends. If you have story tips or events in the Arts and Events sector, please contact Nikita at nikita.mcguire@austcommunitymedia.com.au or on 0437 031 581
Born and raised in Launceston, Nikita is passionate about the stories that matter to locals. When she is not at work you can find Nikita adventuring around Tasmania or spending time with family and friends. If you have story tips or events in the Arts and Events sector, please contact Nikita at nikita.mcguire@austcommunitymedia.com.au or on 0437 031 581
