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  • Clinical Professor David Blacker in the Perron Institute clinic
    Congratulations to Clinical Professor David Blacker 01 June 2023 Congratulations to Clinical Professor David Blacker for his recent nomination in the Professions category of the 2023 West Australian of the Year Awards. David has dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and improving outcomes of people with neurological conditions, particularly stroke and Parkinson's Disease. He is a well-regarded member of our team and co-established the acute stroke team at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. A clinical researcher for more than 20 years, he led the FIGHT-PD study of non-contact boxing exercise, which showed that high-intensity training for people with early Parkinson's disease had a beneficial effect on their symptoms. David is known for his exceptional commitment to improving the lives of patients and their families. He is a unique leader and highly dedicated to improving the standard of care for people with neurological conditions. Congratul...
  • Dr George Eskander, Charles O'Hanlon and junior doctors
    Junior Doctor Manifesto leading the way at the North Metropolitan Health Service 22 May 2023 North Metropolitan Health Service was recently awarded a prestigious innovation award at the national Health Roundtable showcase in Melbourne, for its innovative approach to the recruitment and retention of junior doctors. North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Area Director Clinical Services Dr George Eskander said he was delighted the organisation had received recognition for the innovative Ju...
  • Mum, dad and five small children
    Mother's Day 13 May 2023 To celebrate Mother's Day, we caught up with mum of five Nat who had quadruplets Maioha, Frankee, Marley and Maddison at King Edward Memorial Hospital back in 2020. As the babies approach their third birthday, and big sister Kiana starts school, we asked Nat about her journey so far and for some Mothering advice. Tell us a little bit about your birth experience and the early days. We had an amazi...
  • Consultant Gynaecologist Professor Paul Cohen, Study nurse Issy Black and patient Susan
    Study to test need for in-person follow up 02 May 2023 WA health-led research is testing the need for in-person follow-up appointments for women who have undergone initial treatment for ovarian cancer. And it could pave the way for a whole new patient-centred-approach to follow-up care. The study will determine whether regular nurse-led video call appointments – in conjunction with a blood test and questionnaire – could provide a safe and effective al...
  • Gordon MacDonald finishing his ride for thanks
    Ride of thanks by Perth grandfather for SCGH 28 March 2023 A former patient with stage four terminal brain cancer rode his bike from Bunbury to Perth over the weekend to raise funds and pay tribute to staff at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Despite Gordon MacDonald being diagnosed with stage four terminal brain cancer in January 2022 and given 12 to 14 months to live, he was determined to make this journey and raise funds via the Charlies Foundation. Afte...

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  • Green bike
    Ride for life 22 March 2023 All WA Health staff are encouraged to dust off their cycling helmets and join in the 10-kilometre Ride for Life being hosted by North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) from 8:30am on Sunday 28 May. There is also the option to walk the route which commences from Victoria Gardens in East Perth and ends at the QEII site in Nedlands. It is the first time an Australian location has participated in this global event, which aims to raise awareness amongst health professionals about climate and environmental sustainability. NMHS’ Climate and Sustainability Program is hosting the event as part of its focus to educate and inform health professionals on how they can play a role in achieving the WA Government’s goal of an 80 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and to be carbon emission free by 2050. The event is for the participation of WA Health Staff only as a fun way to un...
  • WA TB Control Program staff celebrate the 75th anniversary of the service
    World Tuberculosis Day 22 March 2023 This month staff in Public Health celebrate a milestone 75 years of delivering specialist care to the community, through the WA Tuberculosis Control Program (WATBCP). Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be one of the most common communicable diseases worldwide and the second most fatal infectious disease, after Covid-19.1 Throughout the pandemic, as resources were diverted to Covid-19, TB deaths increased around the world.2 In WA however, locked borders and sustained health care resulted in the prevalence of TB decline. But as global travel and trade returns to pre-pandemic levels, so too does the risk of transmission and the need for sustained surveillance, prevention and control. TB is an infection caused by bacteria, usually affecting the lungs. While not as infectious as Covid-19, TB is spread in a similar way through the air. People who have had prolonged exposure to a person who is sick...
  • Renal transplant launch event image
    Kidney Transplant - launch of new video 21 March 2023 Staff from our Renal Medicine and Transplantation Department recently launched the 'Kidney Transplant – My Journey' video, which shares the patient perspective and journey throughout the dialysis and transplantation process. The animated video has been developed to provide information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may need to travel to the city for dialysis treatment or a kidney transplant. A launch event was held at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) for the first-screening and the Aboriginal man who is featured in the video came from Geraldton to join the team for the occasion. Learn more about the NMHS kidney service (external site) on our SCGH website.
  • Nominate for the Rotary Nurse of the Year Awards
    Rotary Nurse of the Year Awards 14 March 2023 Nominations are now open for the 2023 Rotary Nurse of the Year Awards for both Osborne Park Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Nominate an outstanding nurse to be recognised in one of three categories, including graduate nursing, clinical practice and excellence in leadership. An overall winner will be selected for each site. Thank you to our Rotary sponsors, Karrinyup Rotary and Nedlands Rotary. Nominate a nurse in one of the following categories: The Rotary Nurse of the Year Excellence in Graduate Nursing The Rotary Nurse of the Year Excellence in Clinical Practice The Rotary Nurse of the Year Excellence in Leadership The overall 2023 Karrinyup Rotary Osborne Park Hospital Nurse of the Year Award winner and the Olive Anstey Nurse of the Year Award winner will be chosen from the categories above. Nominate now! Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital nominations close4pm, 3...
  • Iain Hindle Lisa Carr and Toni Harris
    Mental health nurses celebrating 10-year milestone for children’s Links service 09 March 2023 State Forensic Mental Health Service staff are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Links, a support service for young people who appear before the Perth Children’s Court. Links features a team of community support coordinators who help young people address issues such as school engagement, transport and relationships. Young persons between the ages of 10 and 17 appearing before the Court with the presence of a mental health concern can be referred to Links and are offered a voluntary mental health assessment. The outcomes of the assessment guide the management of the young person’s court proceedings and care. Links started as a pilot project and has grown to assess about 360 young people each year. Clinical Nurse Specialist Lisa helped start the Links program and is proud of what the service has achieved. “Links works because of the involvement of three different pro...
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