30/01/2026
City of Adelaide heat update (1:09 pm): It’s 38°C today, and we’re seeing more patients with dehydration.
Current wait time at Calvary Adelaide Hospital Emergency Department: ~26 minutes.
Meet Grace, one of our Registered Nurses in the ED. She’s part of the team keeping care calm, clear, and moving quickly when you need us most.
Stay hydrated today:
⭕Sip water regularly (don’t wait until you feel thirsty)
⭕Avoid alcohol and go easy on caffeine
⭕Stay in shade/air-conditioning where you can
⭕If you’re outside, take breaks and rehydrate often
Check on kids, older family members, and anyone exercising. Get help urgently if you have: dizziness/fainting, confusion, severe headache, vomiting, very dark urine, or you stop sweating and feel hot.