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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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  • P&N Bank flyer
    Welcome to P&N Bank as a sponsor 04 January 2022 Our Staff Recognition Program has been given a boost with the inclusion of P&N Bank (external site) as a new sponsor for 2022. Along with Paywise (external site), SmartSalary (external site) and HESTA (external site), P&N Bank will be involved in the Employee of the Month / Quarter / Season awards, and the annual GEM Awards and the Long Service Awards. "We are pleased to partner with P&N Bank (external site) who join us as the newest sponsor of our Staff Recognition Program," said NMHS A/CE Janet Zagari. "The generosity of our sponsors allows us to continue to celebrate staff who go above and beyond through the awards program; expect to see P&N represented at these events in future." For P&N Bank, they acknowledge that nurses are an important part of their history, and they're excited to be partnering with North Metro to deliver even greater value to WA nurses both no...
  • PRIDE 2021 team
    Proud to be part of PRIDE in 2021 30 November 2021 Saturday was an opportune time for us to demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion as more than 50 of our staff participated in the first ever NMHS Pride Parade Float as part of the annual PRIDE parade in the city. This year the theme was R.E.S.P.E.C.T and the NMHS contingent walked as queer, trans, intersex and ally healthcare professionals, encouraging all communities to respect and love themselves. “It was great to see and be part of such an inclusive family event that was supported by not only NMHS, but all other HSPs,” said Jodi Graham, Executive Director, Women and Newborns Health Service & Pride participant. “I’m proud to be part of a health service that is committed to supporting a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that values the diversity of our people and patients.” For the Pride Parade organising committee, it meant ...
  • B&P ED Jordan Kelly, with Michelle Osler and HESTA's Ben Brackley
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 10 November 2021 Congratulations to Michelle Osler who was today named as our North Metro Corporate Employee of the Quarter. Private Patient Liaison Officer in the Finance TeamPrivate Patient Liaison Officer in the Finance Team, based at OPH. Michelle was nominated for this award by Justine Huggins, a midwife Manager at WNHS and it is especially fantastic to be acknowledged outside of the Division. Justine noticed that Michelle saw some cracks in the system for patients who were ineligible for Medicare and worked with the team to find solutions. These women were being disadvantaged financially for some outpatient services such as lactation consultancy, so Michelle gave them private external health care provider details, so they had options to choose from. It means they could plan their postnatal care after their hospital discharge with significantly less out of pocket charges than the public system. Thi...
  • NMHS Family and Domestic Violence Framework launched
    NMHS Family and Domestic Violence Framework launched 09 November 2021 We are very pleased to have launched the inaugural North Metropolitan Health Service Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Framework. One of five West Australian women has reported experiencing partner violence since the age of 15 and nationally one in four Australian women have experienced violence by an intimate partner. Together across NMHS this framework will provide strategic direction and leadership for all our NMHS services and guide us to improve the safety of families experiencing FDV. A big thank you to Hon. Simone McGurk, MLA, Minister for Child Protection; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services for attending the official launch, and to Alison Gibson for your insight into families living with FDV and work being done in this space. The Framework was co-designed and jointly developed by Women’s Health Strategy and Programs (WHSP), in partnership with...
  • OPH midwife Niccola
    Midwife Niccola's career high 01 November 2021 When WNHS at OPH midwife Niccola recently provided wonderful continuity of care to a mum at Osborne Park Hospital she did so not realising that it would be the highlight of her career! Mum Rishu was comfortable in her OPH surroundings. She attended OPH for her antenatal care and Niccola had met and cared for the family five or six times in the lead up to the birth. “I’d have worked another shift just to be here when those twins were born,” she said. Thankfully this story went as planned with labour progressing smoothly and full support provided by both midwifery and medical colleagues, Rishu’s twin delivery was calm and beautiful. “This was so special to me both personally and professionally as it was my first vaginal twin birth ever (in 21 years of midwifery) and with a patient I had created such a beautiful relationship with.” Congratulations to N...
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