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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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  • National Volunteer Week logo
    Celebrating our wonderful volunteers 17 May 2021 National Volunteer Week 2021 - Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine. Celebrating our wonderful volunteers National Volunteer Week (external site) (17-23 May 2021) is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation's volunteers. The 2021 theme is: Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine. which acknowledges that it is time to: RECOGNISE, celebrate and thank volunteers for the vital role they play in making our communities stronger, especially during times of need, crisis or isolation. RECONNECT to what is important by giving our time to help others, our local community or a cause we value. REIMAGINE how we better support volunteers and the organisations they help so that they can continue to do the necessary work that they do. At NMHS we recognise the impact our volunteers over all our sites and services have on the patient journey and of course the invaluabl...
  • Man attending a dental appointment
    Dental Health Services - What our patients are saying! 17 May 2021 Some compliments from our Dental Health Services consumers across WA: Joondalup GDC "The service I received from my dentist has been first class. Very thorough, polite and gentle. I could not have been looked after better." Warwick GDC "I was very happy with my experience today. The dentist was very professional and explained everything clearly, I felt very relaxed." Morley GDC "I received an excellent service by the dentist putting my crown on beautifully. Many thanks to the people involved, the staff are caring people." Palmyra DTC "My son had a filling and was very happy with the service. The staff were friendly, professional and provided a safe and clean environment." Settlers Hill DTC "My child had a dental check-up and had an excellent service. The staff are very friendly and provided a good and clear explanation. Good work guys Keep it up!" Armadale GDC "Best dental experience I h...
  • From L-R: Emmalene Head, Miffy Durham (SHIU Acting HOD and Michael’s former Case Coordinator); Michael Head; Rose Blight (A/Program Manager)
    Thank you for your ultra-generous donation! 14 May 2021 Michael and Emmalene Head visited on the 22 April 2021 to formally announce their donation of $5,000 to the State Head Injury Unit (SHIU). Michael is a former client of the SHIU from 2009 following a haemorrhagic stroke due to ruptured aneurysm at the age of 37. Part of his rehabilitation involved Physiotherapy which lead to running to improve his balance and neurophysical recovery (he was never a runner prior). Michael has since gone on to become an ultra-marathon runner and last year completed the Lighthorse Ultra Marathon which involved running as far as you can in a 24 hour period. Michael ran 180km and Emmalene’s employer sponsoring him per kilometre. The SHIU were very fortunate to receive 50 per cent of the funds raised (the other 50 per cent going to cancer research). Michael attributes his positive recovery and change of lifestyle to his time on our program and the supp...
  • Natalie Rinaldi
    Dental Health Services Prize winner - Natalie Rinaldi 19 April 2021 Congratulations to Natalie Rinaldi who was awarded the Dental Health Services Prize for the student demonstrating the best performance in the clinical practice, dental public health and community dentistry streams of the Oral Health Therapy course. We are fortunate to have Natalie as one of our graduate MHPHDS Oral Health Therapy employees at DHS.
  • The Honourable Kim Beazley presents Ann Jones with her Order of Australia medal
    Ann Jones - Order of Australia Medal 06 April 2021 Congratulations to Ann Jones OA who was recently honoured with an Order of Australia medal for the incredible work she does for the Huntington Disease community. Ann has been affiliated with the MHPHDS Neurosciences Unit for over 30 years as a carer for her late husband, and now her two adult daughters who have advanced Huntington's Disease. At a ceremony held last month at Government House, Ann was presented with her Order of Australia medal by WA Governor, the Hon. Kim Beazley.
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