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  • WA first use of dual-energy focal ablation catheter to treat abnormal heart rhythm 17 September 2026 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) recently became the first in Western Australia to use a novel dual-energy focal ablation catheter to perform a keyhole cardiac operation to treat rhythmic disturbance of the heart. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrythmia) in the world, treated by cardiologists trained in electrophysiology. SCGH Cardiology Consultant Doctor Sohail Popal said that an ablation catheter is used to create small areas of scar to block abnormal electrical signals in the heart that trigger AF or other arrhythmias. "The procedure can be done with an ablation catheter that uses either cold (cryo), heat (RF) or high voltage (PFA) energy, with each energy modality having distinct advantages and disadvantages," he said. "The special ablation catheter is a new form of technology that can toggle between heat and high voltage energies to f...
  • Group photo of 2026 GEM Award finalists
    Finalists announced for North Metropolitan Health Services 2026 GEM Awards 03 September 2026 Congratulation to this year’s finalists of the North Metropolitan Health Service Go the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards. The annual awards recognise the outstanding work being done throughout our health service and recognise our ongoing commitment to delivering the best outcomes and highest levels of care for our patients and community. There are 13 awards and every one of this year’s nominations was of a...
  • Jarrod Healey, stroke recovery patient
    Stroke recovery patient Jarrod shares his story 06 August 2026 Jarrod Healey was struck with a major stroke on Boxing Day, where everything changed in an instant. From living an active and independent life, Jarrod was now faced with a life-threatening emergency and an uncertain future. He says that Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) was where his life was saved, due to a radiologist who recognised the seriousness and understood immediate action was critical...
  • KEMH 110 years
    King Edward Memorial Hospital celebrates 110 years of service 24 July 2026 Western Australia's largest tertiary women and newborn hospital, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), recently celebrated 110 years of providing leading maternity and gynaecology care to Western Australian women.
  • Angela Komninos
    Profile on NMHS Board member Angela Komninos 03 July 2026 Introducing Board member Angela Komninos who is also Deputy State Solicitor. With a wealth of experience, Angela joined the Board as part of her passion for improving healthcare outcomes in Western Australia. The daughter of migrant parents, Angela Komninos finished school unsure what career path to pursue. Initially choosing architecture, Angela swapped to science, then commerce and finally found...

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  • Aqif Mukhtar and Pammy Yeoh
    Go the Extra Mile (GEM) award winners 20 November 2023 Congratulations to all our winners at the annual Go the Extra Mile awards. There were 33 finalists from 11 categories with each category winner then going on to be judged by the NMHS Board for the annual Board Award. Driving Innovation Aqif Mukhtar - North Metropolitan Health Service (winner) Alex Daniel – Administration Assistant, Women and Newborn Health Service Dr Mary Teoh – Resident Medical Officer, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Excellence in Clinical Care Endovascular Neurointerventional Team - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (winner) Early delirium discharge - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Dr Lisa Miller - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital ...
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    2023 WA Health Excellence Awards 13 November 2023 Congratulations to our NMHS 2023 WA Health Excellence Finalists. The WA Health Excellence awards recognise excellence, innovation and people centred care in the delivery of health services. Our nine finalists demonstrate our collective commitment to provide outstanding health care to the WA community. Excellence in Preventative Health Public Health Operations COVID-19 – Mental Health Public Health and Dental Services Excellence in Mental Health Reducing Panic in the Emergency Department – Centre of Clinical Interventions Excellence in Safety and Quality Hospital Emergency Access Response Team (HEART) program – North Metropolitan Health Service Geriatric Assessment Team – SCGH Emergency Department Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing and Culture Neuro-Kin Initiative – North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan ...
  • Lauryn and Aniq
    Public Health nurturing tomorrow's workforce 13 November 2023 Two students from The University of Western Australia (UWA) are the latest to complete a three-month work placement at the Public Health Service located at the Anita Clayton Centre in Perth. Lauryn Magee and Aniq Alfie are both studying a Masters in Public Health with plans to work in epidemiology when they graduate. Public Health Service Director Jo Fagan said the service has been fortunate to attract Masters of Public Health students from UWA since 2021. "We accommodate one to two students per year for a three month practicum. They receive exposure to a real work environment, while we get the opportunity to work with the students and hear about their ideas to solve some of our issues," Jo said. "Senior Public Health staff also visit the students on campus where they share their career pathway stories and provide advice about what employers are looking for to help the new graduates sec...
  • Artist Sioux Tempestt
    New artwork provides spark at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 24 October 2023 A recently commissioned artwork behind R Block at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has brought a vibrancy and positive atmosphere to the area. Artist Sioux Tempestt, with the assistance of two other artists, painted the artwork over six days with the aim to add colour to the outdoor space that people found uplifting and relaxing. Inspired by researching human cells, nerve endings and tissue, Sioux found microscopic medical views fascinating and beautiful. She was also inspired by the nearby Kings Park and its array of native plants, using them to generate organic abstracted shapes. "These two categories of elements were combined to indicate the intertwining of humans with the natural environment in which we inhabit," she said. When discussing her creative process, Sioux said the client brief is always the starting point. Vanessa Peters, Director Programs and Governance for the Queen Elizabe...
  • Travis Walker awarded the NMHS Corporate Employee of the Quarter award
    Celebrating our dedicated staff 23 October 2023 Congratulations to Travis Walker, Financial and Business Officer in the Revenue and Accounts Receivable team, who has been awarded the NMHS Corporate Employee of the Quarter award. Travis was nominated for his ability to drive innovation within his team. He has been instrumental in the development of a new model that allows the Revenue and Accounts Receivable team to access relevant information at the click of a button. This new model has driven performance and helped identify key areas of focus. Travis has also developed a model that provides real time WebPAS data to drive private patient conversions. So far it has led to a 20 per cent increase in private patient conversions. Travis’ innovation and dedication to excellence has catapulted NMHS to the forefront of Revenue and Accounts Receivable data. The program is now moving to Employee of the Season, matching the six Noongar ...
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Last Updated: 18/10/2023
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