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New mobile van to screen for breast cancer in WA women 17 October 2024 A fifth mobile unit to screen for breast cancer in WA women is being added to the BreastScreen WA fleet to support more Western Australian women. With twelve fixed sites and four mobile units, the additional unit will enable 5,000 more screening mammograms to be undertaken in localities where demand is high. Breast cancer is the most common life-threatening cancer for women, impacting 1 in 7 Australian women, and having a screening mammogram (breast x-ray) every two years significantly increases the chance of a woman surviving breast cancer and reduces the amount of treatment required. Women 40 years and over with no symptoms are eligible for a free screening mammogram with BreastscreenWA. With October being Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have been holding a number of activities to remind people on the importance of screening. Read more here. Book your screen... -
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 11 October 2024 With one in seven women developing breast cancer in their lifetime, it is important women aged 50 to 74 years have a regular screening mammogram. As the risk of breast cancer increases with age, we encourage women to have a mammogram every two years. BreastScreen WA provides free screening mammograms to women 40 years and over without any breast symptoms. Screening can detect breast cancer at an early stage before it can be felt or noticed. Early detection methods continue to increase outcomes and chances of survival. Take time in October to find out what you need to know about your breast health and share this important information with your family, friends and colleagues. If you would like to help us spread awareness for this important service, visit the BreastScreen WA website for resources and support (external site). Book your free screening this October. To make an appointment ... -
Congratulations to our GEM Award winners 11 October 2024 The outstanding dedication of staff was recognised at North Metropolitan Health Service’s 2024 Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards. Held on 10 October 2024, GEM Awards recognise the achievements and dedication of staff. North Metropolitan Acting Chief Executive Rob Pulsford said each of the winners have made significant contributions to our health service and demonstrated that they go that extra mile to support patients, colleagues, or the community. “The judges all agreed that there were many high-calibre finalists across the 12 categories and that they were all a great reflection of the dedication of our staff and high-quality work happening across our sites and services,” he said. “The high standard of the nominations across the 12 categories highlighted the many ways in which our teams live our values and embed our vision to be a transformative leadershaping... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff 18 September 2024 Congratulations to Dental Therapist Jo Evans our latest Mental Health, Public Health and Dental Services Employee of the Season. Jo is the Acting Tutor Dental Therapist at Mt Henry Dental Clinic in Salter Point and was nominated for her work significantly improving the Oral Health Therapist student placement program. Jo worked with Curtin University to revise the program, improve student clinical experiences and increase student engagement with the program. Thank you to our Employee of the Season sponsor HESTA for supplying morning tea for our staff. -
NMHS Innovation students win silver at Youth Think Tank Final 17 September 2024 We recently took part in the annual WA Health Youth Innovation Think Tank which invites high school students to team up with WAHealth to understand a health problem and investigate solutions. This year our North Metropolitan Health Service team from St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls were awarded second place for their ideas to create new ways for young people to access mental health services. NMHS Innovation Director Susan Powe said the Youth Innovation Think Tank was an opportunity to empower young minds to take an active role in shaping the future of healthcare. “The event not just finds innovative solutions for today, it also equips the next generation to lead positive change in the years to come,” she said. St Hilda’s Anglican Girls School worked in teams and in partnership with NMHS clinical mentors and the Innovation Team to address the rising suicide rat...
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18/10/2023