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  • 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. He urges everyone to be aware of the signs of stroke, known as F.A.S.T (Face, Arms, Speech, Time), to if recognised to seek help immediately. "Do not assume you are too young, too active or too healthy to have a stroke. It can happen suddenly, without warning, and it can change your life in seconds," he said. "That decision set everything in motion. The specialist team at SCGH were able to restore blood flow to my brain through multiple procedures which saved my life, and I will always be grat...
  • 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...
  • Building a sustainable future through remanufacturing of medical equipment 01 July 2026 A program that involved the collection and return of single use devices that started in Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) Theatres in November 2025 has quickly grown into a hospital‑wide sustainability success story. Over a five-month period more than 10 kilograms of material has been diverted from landfill by OPH Theatres, equivalent to two bags of potatoes. OPH Clinical Nurse Specialist Surgical Servi...
  • Clinical Associate Professor William Mcauliffe
    Congratulations to former SCGH King's Birthday Honours recipients 16 June 2026 Congratulations to Clinical Associate Professor William Mcauliffe and Dr David Joske who were recognised in the King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List (external site) Clinical Associate Professor William Mcauliffe received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his work in endovascular clot retrieval, which sits at the heart of acute stroke care. Dr Mcauliffe served as an I...

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  • Director of Aboriginal Health Cheryl Smith doing the Welcome to Country at the event
    DonateLife WA hosts Service of Remembrance 24 November 2020 DonateLife WA hosted a Service of Remembrance on Sunday 15 November to honour organ and tissue donors and their families, who selflessly save and transform the lives of others. The service was held in the lead up to 'DonateLife Thank You Day', which was on Sunday 22 November 2020. 'DonateLife Thank You Day' is a national day to acknowledge the generosity of donors and their families. Each year thousands of lives are saved and transformed through the generosity of deceased and living organ and tissue donors and their families. It is important to thank and acknowledge every donor and also their courageous families who honour and respect the wish of a loved one by consenting to organ and tissue donation," said A/State Medical Director, DonateLife WA Dr Simon Towler. “On DonateLife Thank You Day, we encourage all Australians to reflect on the life-changing benefits of organ and tissue ...
  • Hands holding a hand
    16 days in WA – Stop Violence against Women 20 November 2020 NMHS is proud to be taking part in the 16 Days in WA - Stop Violence against Women campaign taking place from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. In Australia, Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) is the number one contributing factor to the burden of disease for Australian women aged 18-44 years and is a significant public health issue. One in three Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence and/or emotional abuse by an intimate partner since the age of 15. Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today. What is happening around NMHS Check out the Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS) 16 days in WA Calendar of Events. During the 16 Days you can learn more about FDV, listen to a gripping podcast ...
  • Mural by local artist Brenton See
    Mural transforms wall into a vivid flora and fauna wonderland 20 November 2020 The Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre campus is the latest space to be brightened up with a vibrant mural by local artist Brenton See. Commissioned by the QEIIMC Trust, the aptly named ‘Chase the Colour’ artwork painted on the plain walls of the Western Power Substation displays flora and fauna found in and around the campus. Painted from left to right in the mural you’ll see the Carnaby’s Cockatoo, Pink Fairy Orchid, Motorbike Frog, White-Cheeked Honeyeater, Dancing Spider Orchid, Stinkwood Quenda, Swan River Myrtle, Prickly Moses, Firewood Banksia, and the Red-tailed Black Cockatoo. Brenton has painted murals all across WA that celebrate our incredible local flora and fauna. You can find out more about Brenton and see a gallery of his artwork (external site) on his website. Visit the south-western corner of the QEIIMC campus to enjoy the art!
  • Aboriginal cadet Jiah Reidy putting patient Enid Whyte through her paces at Osborne Park Hospital.
    Aboriginal cadet inspired to continue a career in WA health 19 November 2020 Physiotherapy patients and staff at Osborne Park Hospital have embraced the skills and experience Jiah Reidy has brought during his 12-month cadetship with the hospital’s Physiotherapy Department. Jiah started an Aboriginal Cadetship Program with North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) this year in his final year of studies at the University of Western Australia and will soon complete a Bachelor of Science Double Major in Sport Science and Exercise and Health - all while fitting in sporting commitments as a player for the Swan Districts WAFL team. Working in the health industry has been a lifelong area of interest for Jiah and the cadetship program provided Jiah the opportunity to gain work experience at a specialist hospital and earn an income whilst studying. “It has been a terrific opportunity and I am so glad I applied for the position. I would highly recommend applying ...
  • Lance Jarvis
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 10 November 2020 Public Health A/Clinical Nurse Manager, Lance Jarvis, has been named MHPHDS Employee of the Quarter (EOQ) for October. At a celebratory afternoon tea with his colleagues, Lance was presented with a $150 gift voucher, an EOQ badge and certificate of recognition for his outstanding contribution to our health service. Director of Public Health, Jo Fagan, said Lance went “above and beyond” in his role as acting Clinical Nurse Manager. “This has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging years on record for those of us working in health,” Jo said. “With COVID-19 demanding the full attention of so many of our public health staff, Lance has ensured our core public health activities have continued. “This has been an incredibly important job and one Lance has done extremely well.” Jo went on to say that at a time when staff were feeling tired and under ...
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