Touching tribute added to LGH Intensive Care Unit

The walls of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) now offer some colourful inspiration, with a series of photographic prints hung in honour of a very special patient and former staff member.

Depicting iconic natural scenery from across Tasmania, the photographs – all taken by ICU specialist Dr Matt Brain – have been installed thanks to a generous donation made by the family of Bec Wyatt.

A pharmacist at the LGH, Bec passed away suddenly but peacefully in the hospital’s ICU in 2016 – she had her family, her friends and her colleagues by her side.

The highly respected young pharmacist left behind a lasting legacy, including her role as a valued member of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia Critical Care Committee of Specialist Practice.

Bec was also a passionate supporter of the Launceston Kart Club, with a 21-lap memorial race now held every June in her honour.

It was the proceeds of a raffle held in conjunction with last year’s inaugural event that led to the ICU installation, with funds donated to the LGH through the Clifford Craig Foundation.

Recently, Bec’s parents Chris and Christine, her brother Zane and Jade of the Launceston Kart Club visited the hospital to view the prints in person.

As part of the tribute, a memorial plaque in honour of Bec has also been added to her pharmacy trolley – which remains in use on the ward.

Pleasingly, this year’s Bec Wyatt memorial race held in June managed to raise a further $7000, which the family say will also be donated to the LGH.

Chris, Christine and Zane Wyatt with Jade from the Launceston Kart Club.