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As is the case in the rest of Australia, Adelaide has modern, well-equipped hospitals with highly-trained staff. There are also several quality teaching hospitals in Adelaide, and many of the city's healthcare facilities are connected to universities.
Australia's public healthcare system, Medicare, provides subsidised or fully funded medical treatment to permanent residents and citizens of Australia and New Zealand. Those on shorter-term visas are usually not covered under Medicare and must take out private health insurance instead.
Adelaide has many pharmacies, some of which remain open until 12am. The city also has an emergency department in almost every hospital, with excellent medical staff and equipment.
Below is a list of recommended hospitals in Adelaide.
Hospitals in Adelaide
Burnside Hospital
Website: www.burnsidehospital.asn.au
Address: 120 Kensington Road, Toorak Gardens
The Memorial Hospital
Website: www.thememorialhospital.org.au
Address: Sir Edwin Smith Avenue, North Adelaide
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Website: www.rah.sa.gov.au
Address: Port Road, Adelaide
St Andrew's Hospital
Website: www.stand.org.au
Address: 350 South Terrace, Adelaide
Further reading
► Find out more about Healthcare in Australia
► See Getting Around in Adelaide for info on transport
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