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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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  • Kick-start your nursing or midwifery career with GradConnect
    Kick-start your nursing or midwifery career with GradConnect 22 June 2023 We're calling on newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives to apply for GradConnect employment opportunities in our hospital and health care services. Online applications will be open from Friday 30 June 9:00am - Monday 17 July 2023 1:00pm. Late applications cannot be accepted. The Department of Health coordinates the GradConnect process, a centralised recruitment application process for newly qualified nurses and midwives. Recent graduates and students of nursing or midwifery studies can apply for graduate positions that enables their transition into the workforce in our supportive environment through this process. Applications from Aboriginal graduates are encouraged. We provide opportunities for participants to join our transition to practice programs and work in a variety of clinical settings while consolidating theory and developing clinical skills and judgem...
  • Director Clinical Planning Emma Davies
    Congratulations to Director Clinical Planning Emma Davies 12 June 2023 Congratulations to Director Clinical Planning Emma Davies who was recently awarded the Rising Star award at the Australian College of Health Service Management annual conference. North Metropolitan Health Service Chief Executive Dr Shirley Bowen said she was delighted that Emma had been publicly recognised. "Emma is a strategic leader, both trusted and respected by her colleagues," said Dr Bowen. "She has a strong teamwork ethic and actively promotes empowerment amongst her direct reports and peers. She employs a strength-based approach to enable her team to perform to their best and this is evidenced by the quality and success of the work Emma produces." As program director for the NMHS Hospital Emergency Access Response Team (HEART) Program, Emma is a successful leader that empowers those around her facilitating shared vision and collaboration between various business units. Emma's...
  • 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 Junior Doctor Manifesto (JDM), which placed focus on more flexible work arrangements that has led to the remarkable uptake of junior doctor roles. "It really was a team effort and I thank everyone involved who helped to create the JDM, especially as it pushed traditional rostering boundaries and challenged the health workforce to embrace a more flexible work life balance," he said. The JDM led to the creation of 33 part time positions, with a real focus on flexibility, resulting in vacancy rates d...
  • 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 amazing experience at KEMH, having had a caesarean with my first born I wasn't nervous about the surgery for my quadruplets I was very calm throughout the birth, and it was an amazing experience. We had two theatres for our birth, as so many staff were needed, and it almost felt like a movie. The Gold (birthing) Team and all staff we encountered at KEMH were lovely. I felt super confident in their abilities, and they made us feel very comfortable! What were you most excited for? The mum’s love...
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