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Subiaco Community Mental Health partners with Lords gym 30 March 2026 Our Subiaco Community Mental Health Service has partnered with Lords Recreation Centre to encourage physical activity and promote the benefits of exercise in patient care. The partnership enables Subiaco Community Mental Health Service consumers and carers to build healthy routines in a supportive environment, remove barriers to exercise and reduce isolation. Co-Director of Community Adult Mental Health David Bruce said the partnership with the City of Subiaco, which manages the popular Lords precinct, will provide the opportunity for our consumers and their carers to access fitness opportunities in a safe environment. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to community‑based, preventative mental health care,” David said. “Regular exercise is widely acknowledged as an important component in managing mental health, supporting recovery, and enhancing quality of li... -
Midwifery Antenatal Postnatal Service research shows benefits to both women and midwives 27 March 2026 A recent study led by Women and Newborn Health Service that evaluated midwifery antenatal and postnatal service will help inform the introduction of contemporary midwifery services across Australia and assist health services to scale up midwifery care. Titled ‘Midwifery Antenatal Postnatal Service (MAPS): A Retrospective Cohort Study Exploring Perinatal Outcomes and Consumer Satisfaction’, the study was recently published in Women and Birth Journal. Trialled at Osborne Park Hospital between October 2023 and December 2024, it aimed to explore the perinatal outcomes of women with the MAPS program, compared to those receiving standard maternity care. Led by a team of Women and Newborn Health Service researchers and clinicians, Professor Zoe Bradfield said the research was an important step in embedding MAPS as the primary model of care at Osborne Park Hospital. “This was a... -
Join us at the Cancer Network Forum 25 March 2026 Following the success of the forums over the last two years, the Cancer Network Forum returns on 14 May 2026. Organised by the Cancer Network WA, the forum is an opportunity to reflect on and recognise the achievements and collective efforts of organisations contributing to improving cancer care. Thisyear'sfocus will be Inspiring the Future of Excellence in Cancer Care, with more than 30 speakers presenting on a range of topics from research to treatment; offering an inspiring platform to share insights, ignite collaboration, and highlight the breakthroughs shaping the future of cancer research and care. The event is also an occasion to celebrate, with the CNWA marking 20 years of delivering statewide cancer services. Attendees will have a chance to network with peers and participate in their topics of interest during the breakout sessions. Download the program and see profiles on some ... -
New technique saving lives one liver at a time 24 March 2026 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) has a new liver perfusion machine helping surgical teams save lives by increasing the rate of liver transplants in WA. The technologyof the machine uses amethodcalled cold and warm perfusion which revitalises the donated liver better than ever. SCGH is the first in Australia to utilise this technology of combined cold and warm liver perfusion. Transplant Surgeon at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Dr Arul Suthananthan said this process is leading edge. “Liverslikethiswouldn'thavebeenabletobeusedinthepast.Thetechnologyallows the liver to be rejuvenated; in turn, increasing the capacity of donation," he said. “Thecoldperfusioninfusescoldoxygenated fluid intotheliver,recoverstheliverandpreventscomplications,especiallyinthebileducts. “This is followed by warmperfusion,which infuses oxygenated blood at body temperature allowingsurgeonstofu... -
SCGH Neurologist attracts grant for innovative research on dystonia 09 March 2026 SCGH Consultant Neurologist Dr Wai Yan (Wayne)Yau has received a $100,000 grant for his research on genetic causes of dystonia in Australian families. He received the grant from the 2025-26 WA Government's Future Health Research and Innovation Fund's Near Miss Awards: Emerging Leaders Program. Dystonia is a severely disabling neurological movement disorder that causes muscle spasms that can lead to abnormal posture, involuntary movements,painand significant physical disability. “More than 80 genes are associated withthisdisorder,but fewer than 25 per cent of individuals with primary dystonia receive a genetic diagnosis,” Dr Yau said. “A genetic diagnosis provides patients and their families with crucial informationabouttheir disease to inform prognosis, familyplanningand potential for pre-gestational diagnosis. “Improved understanding of underlying dystonia mechan...
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18/10/2023