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Celebrating the patient journey for Patient Experience Week 01 May 2026 As Patient Experience Week comes to an end, we’re reflecting on how everyday moments of compassion, professionalism and teamwork make a meaningful difference for our patients every week. Paul recently shared how the care he received while spending 22 days in our hospitals made all the difference and is the reason 'he left hospital with his right foot'. After attending our Osborne Park Hospital Podiatry department, Paul was referred to the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Emergency Department to treat an infection. "The handover in the Emergency Department was as smooth as a gold medal baton handoff in a relay race," Paul said. "I was then moved to observation and another ward, where the doctors and nursing staff provided me with care way above any expectation that I can imagine." Immediate concerns were raised and Paul was scheduled in for surgery. "The entire vascular team that I was...

Help us design a community-based postnatal intervention group for maternal mental health 08 April 2026 The Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS), Mental Health Service is looking for people with lived experience of motherhood with children under two years to take part in a survey to help us improve the services we provide postnatal mothers experiencing mental health difficulties in Western Australia. Senior Clinical Psychologist Kellie Dedman said adjusting to motherhood can be a difficult period...

Professor Brims named a 2026 Lung Health Legend 07 April 2026 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Respiratory Physician Professor Fraser Brims has recently been awarded a 2026 Lung Health Legend Award. He was recognised for his commitment to lung cancer policy, advocacy, patient care and leadership in dust disease and lung cancer space. Prof Brims said he was honoured to receive the award and that he was humbled to have his work recognised. "At its heart, my work ...

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 ...

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 stu...