Hospital staff care for Helen 'like family' in her time of need

By Janice Harris
Updated April 11 2014 - 7:17am, first published 4:00am
HELPING HAND: Helen Peate (front) and husband Bill (left) thank Orange hospital staff Dr Tove Riphagen, enrolled nurse Katie Prigg, registered nurses John Williams and Annie Doyle, and nurse unit manager Kim Hansen. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0410thankyou3
HELPING HAND: Helen Peate (front) and husband Bill (left) thank Orange hospital staff Dr Tove Riphagen, enrolled nurse Katie Prigg, registered nurses John Williams and Annie Doyle, and nurse unit manager Kim Hansen. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0410thankyou3

HELEN Peate has faced some major health challenges of late, coping with the amputation of her lower right leg and adjusting to a different lifestyle.

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