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OPH Speechies making Telehealth business as usual 28 October 2021 The speech pathologists at Osborne Park Hospital were early adopters to Telehealth and have continued to grow their virtual program to meet patient need and to adapt to the COVID environment. An intensive individual voice therapy program for Parkinson’s voice patients (LSVT e-Loud) was introduced a few years ago and has shown comparable outcomes and high patient satisfaction, so the transition to additional sessions was relatively simple. “We have adapted a range of clinic options for our patients, including the 20 minutes ‘swallow gym’ (outpatient rehab gym) which has been a welcome time-saver for or patients who no longer have to factor in travel time for their short appointments,” said Tayla Hutchings, OPH Speech Pathologist. “The convenience and flexibility for both the clinician and patient is definitely a positive factor, and this model has also ... -
It’s World Osteoporosis Day – 20 October 20 October 2021 The small team of eleven at Gairdner Bone Density has been looking at the WA community’s bones since 1986, conducting around 400 tests per month with their state-of-art Hologic DXA machines. Led by a specialist team with expertise in Endocrinology or Geriatrics, the consultants are experienced in osteoporosis management and understand the needs of patients and referring doctors. "Osteoporosis and fractures can be prevented if action is taken early," said Dr John Walsh, endocrinologist and Chair of Bone Density Operating Committee said. “Exercise regularly, consume a diet that is rich in bone-healthy nutrients such as calcium and protein to help keep your bones strong. “Maintain sufficient vitamin D status and a healthy body weight, avoid smoking and excessive drinking, and in women, consider HRT at menopause.” If you are over the age of 50 and you have risk facto... -
Thanks to our Allied Health professionals 14 October 2021 Allied Health are the bedrock of every service we provide in health care and are often the team who surround our patients in the long days of rehab and recovery. These are the incredible people who guide our patients to eat right, who ensure we move safely, who make sure our feet stay healthy, who help us access support services in the community and who support us through talking and thinking more clearly. We receive an overwhelming amount of positive feedback about our Allied Health teams every single day, and just a snippet of these fantastic comments follows. “I was so impressed with the OTs skills, communication, empathy, care and practical help; everything was outstanding.” "The treatment the speech pathologist gave my parent and the way she interacted with them was so professional yet totally caring; I will always appreciate and remember her for it.” “I cann... -
Our doctors join in ride against domestic violence 14 September 2021 Three doctors from SCGH along with an RPH colleague took part in the 260km Ride Against Domestic Violence event this weekend, together raising over $100K towards refuges for women and children experiencing, or at risk of family and domestic violence. Dr Con Phatouros NIISwa Head of Department, Dr Brendan McQuillan Cardiologist and Dean of UWA medical school and Dr Andrew Thompson Neuroradiologist from SCGH along with Dr Niall Henry, an emergency physician from RPH all took the physical challenge, braving the chilly mornings for the humbling event that heard personal stories along the way. “One of the highlights was the diversity of people participating, from all walks of life, united in drawing a line in the sand against family and domestic violence,” said Con. In 2019 63% of assaults in WA were family and domestic violence related and the ride empowered participants and comm... -
The importance of sleep 10 September 2021 30-year-old Anntoinette Mario credits her Personal Trainer with insisting she get checked after she was dizzy and short of breath at a gym session last year. Putting it down to shift work and a busy schedule, she’s grateful now to have been referred to the Sleep Disorder Clinic at SCGH for sleep study tests for a firm diagnosis and health plan going forward. “I don’t drive anymore; I’m so tired all the time and I’m scared I’ll hurt someone,” said Anntoinette. “Thank goodness I’m here getting this sorted out while I’m young; I’m grateful to get some treatment.” According to Sleep Scientist Sarah Mutch, women make up about 35% of sleep study patients at SCGH, with the majority coming in for obstructive sleep apnoea, sleep hypo-ventilation or insomnia. “There are lots of other reasons people come too like restless...
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21/04/2021