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  • It’s good to know: Lung cancer screening and the LGBTIQ+ community 10 February 2026 It’s good to know: Lung cancer screening and the LGBTIQ+ community Written by Professor Fraser Brims Consultant Respiratory Physician Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Medical Advisor National Lung Cancer Screening Program Implementation WA Health Lung cancer is Australia’s leading cause of cancer death and for many in the LGBTIQ+ community, it is a bigger risk than most people realise. The new Australian National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is a major step forward because it can find lung cancer much earlier, when treatment is more likely to succeed and lives can be saved. For LGBTIQ+ people, who often face higher smoking rates and extra barriers to health care, this screening program is especially important as a chance to catch lung cancer sooner and reduce preventable deaths. Why lung cancer matters Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in Australia, ...
  • Professor Rajesh Thomas awarded 2025 Clinician Research Fellowship 09 February 2026 Congratulations to Professor Rajesh Thomas, Respiratory Medicine Consultant at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH), who has been awarded a 2025 Clinician Research Fellowship to optimise robotic bronchoscopy techniques. Professor Thomas said the fellowship aims to study how novel robotic bronchoscopy techniques could help to minimise the painful interventions, diagnostic delays and hospital admiss...
  • Far North Clinic wins ECU Centre for Precision Health Consumer Engagement Award
    Far North Clinic wins ECU Centre for Precision Health Consumer Engagement Award 05 February 2026 Congratulations to researchers from Mental Health Service's Neurosciences Unit, who were recently awarded the Edith Cowan University (ECU) Centre for Precision Health's Consumer Involvement in Research Prize for their ongoing work with the Far North Huntington's Mobile Clinic. The Far North Huntington’s Mobile Clinic is a consumer-led, co-designed project aiming to explore how to deliver neurologi...
  • Australian first surgery for lung cancer 03 February 2026 An Australian first surgery at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) has enabled a patient with suspected lung cancer to have biopsies taken, cancer confirmed and removed all in one operation, under one anaesthetic. SCGH Executive Director Dr Jodi Graham thanked our innovative Respiratory Team for their dedication to enhance clinical care for lung cancer patients and identifying groundbreaking oppo...
  • Cutting-edge treatment option for early-stage primary liver cancer 29 January 2026 Congratulations to A/Professor Colin Tang, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Radiation Oncology Consultant and Investigator, who recently presented at the Accuray Australasian Symposium on a cutting-edge treatment option for early-stage primary liver cancer. Prof Tang said his work explores whether stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) could offer a safer, more effective treatment option for ...

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  • Dr Barry Vieira
    Dr Barry Vieira awarded Parkinsons WA award 23 January 2026 Dr Barry Vieira has recently been awarded the 2025 Janet McLeod Health Professional Award from Parkinsons WA, for the development of the Parkinsons Service at Osborne Park Hospital. Our Parkinsons Service covers statewide referrals and provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and managing Parkinsons in older adults. The Janet McLeod Health Professional Award is awarded annually to a health professional who makes an outstanding contribution to clinical excellence, leadership, education, and culture in caring for individuals living with Parkinsons. Dr Vieira, a general physician, established this service at Osborne Park Hospital. He has been instrumental in identifying the needs of the elderly and streamlining diagnosis and care processes for many years. He is a long-standing leader in the field of geriatric and rehabilitation medicine, and his dual interest in general internal medi...
  • Graylands volunteer turns 100
    Graylands Hospital volunteer legend Edna celebrates 100th birthday 19 January 2026 Long-serving Graylands Hospital volunteer Edna Prosser recently celebrated her 100th birthday, with a morning tea ceremony held in her honour. Edna has been volunteering with us for an amazing 48 years, for which we are extremely grateful. She continues to volunteer weekly and remains dedicated to serving the hospital community and the many patients and friends she has made over the years. A morning tea ceremony was recently held to celebrate Edna's 100th birthday, where Mental Health Executive Director Theresa Marshall reflected on Edna's legend status in the Graylands community. "Edna's kindness and commitment have created a legacy of compassion. Both patients and staff have nothing but kind words to say about her, and she is well-known by so many, Theresa said. "She truly is an inspiration," Theresa said. Edna said her motto has always been "it never hurts to give", and that’s ...
  • Sue Morey
    Farewell to Sue Morey 14 January 2026 After many years of dedicated service, Sue Morey retired from her role as nurse practitioner at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) the end of 2025. Sue will be greatly missed, especially for her unwavering commitment to patients and open-door approach to care. Sue is the longest serving registered nurse at SCGH, and her focus on putting patients first and fostering a supportive environment has made a lasting impact. Sue has spent nearly 40 years as a respiratory nurse and has watched the developments of respiratory medicine for pulmonary TB, asbestos related diseases, asthma, cystic fibrosis and lung transplantation and interventional endobronchial procedures. Chairman of the Lung Institute of WA and a Board Member of the Institute of Respiratory Health since 2007, Sue is a leading figure in her profession. We extend our deepest gratitude for her outstanding contributions and wish...
  • Medical interns 2026
    Welcome to our 2026 medical interns 14 January 2026 Last week 105 medical interns began their careers with us, welcomed by Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group (SCGOPHCG) Executive Director Dr Jodi Graham and North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Area Director Clinical Services Dr Simon Wood. We are one of the biggest training sites for interns in the state, with a program offering a wide range of opportunities and support. Dr Wood said our medical interns undertake a diverse set of rotations including 10 weeks in both a core medicine and surgery department, and a minimum of eight weeks in emergency medicine. “The variety of rotations gives great experience, exposure and training for our next generation of doctors across metro, rural, and private sites,” he said. Our comprehensive program for junior doctors includes rotations at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital, Kind Edward Memorial Hospit...
  • Marr Mooditj Training students attend excursion at SCGH
    Marr Mooditj students attend excursion at SCGH 12 January 2026 A student excursion was recently held at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for Aboriginal Health Practitioner students to support their studies and give them greater insight into the clinical service environment. Fifteen students from the Marr Mooditj Aboriginal Health Practitioner course attended with their educators to find out more about the clinical environment and working in a hospital. "The day was informative, interesting and I hope to take what I learn to the communities and to inform our mob," said one of the students. The students met with nurses, doctors, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers and our Aboriginal Employment Unit, with the visit aimed to give students exposure to the clinical service environment, including the complex area of renal. The visit included a Yarning session, morning tea, and interactive demonstrations, with the chance to chat with a chronic kidney disease pa...
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