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  • SCGH Neurologist attracts grant for innovative research on dystonia 09 March 2026 SCGH Consultant Neurologist Dr Wai Yan (Wayne)Yau has received a $100,000 grant for his research on genetic causes of dystonia in Australian families. He received the grant from the 2025-26 WA Government's Future Health Research and Innovation Fund's Near Miss Awards: Emerging Leaders Program. Dystonia is a severely disabling neurological movement disorder that causes muscle spasms that can lead to abnormal posture, involuntary movements,painand significant physical disability. “More than 80 genes are associated withthisdisorder,but fewer than 25 per cent of individuals with primary dystonia receive a genetic diagnosis,” Dr Yau said. “A genetic diagnosis provides patients and their families with crucial informationabouttheir disease to inform prognosis, familyplanningand potential for pre-gestational diagnosis. “Improved understanding of underlying dystonia mechan...
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    New opportunity for consumer or carer representative for North Executive Team 06 March 2026 North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is seeking expressions of interest for a consumer representative to contribute to one of two committees as part of the North Executive Team (NET). Applications are open for a consumer or carer representative to join the following committees: Safety, Quality and Consumer Engagement Committee Strategy, People and Digital Committee Angela O'Connor, ...
  • OPH surgical team in theatre with new MAKO robot
    Orthopaedic robotic-assisted surgery now at OPH 06 March 2026 In a first for North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), robotic-assisted surgical system is now being used in performing joint replacements of the hip, knee and shoulder at our Osborne Park Hospital (OPH). OPH Consultant Surgeon Dr Piet Rogers said the orthopaedic robot provides a way of accurately carrying out an exact plan to execute these replacements in patients who show worn out joints due t...
  • graduate dentists and oral health practitioners
    Welcome graduate dentists and oral health practitioners 26 February 2026 A warm welcome to our 2026 Graduate Development Program (GDP) cohort of 14 graduate dentists and oral health therapists (OHTs), who recently began their professional careers at Dental Health Services. Our GDP is specifically designed to support graduates develop into confident practitioners, providing the ideal program for those wanting to progress from university into clinical practice. Graduate ...
  • Liver Cancer Collaborative receives grant 17 February 2026 The Liver Cancer Collaborative (LCC) has been extended for another four years, following $7.8 million funding for its innovative research program that aims to beat primary liver cancer. Led by clinicians from the Hepatology Department at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH), LCC was established in July 2020 and brings together more than 50 researchers, clinicians and data specialists who bring mul...

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  • Sangeetha Ganesan
    Celebrating our dedicated staff 21 November 2023 Congratulations to Sangeetha Ganesan, Business Systems Officer in the Business Information and Performance team, who was awarded the NMHS Corporate Employee of the Season for Djilba. Sangeetha was nominated for her instrumental role in assisting the NMHS HEART team with the Ward Patient Flow Progress dashboard and the updated HEART performance dashboard. These dashboards have created visibility and transparency to key patient flow metrics as well as allowing the HEART and MNHS teams to measure and report high level emergency access measures to the NMHS Board and Minister for Health. Always demonstrating kindness and compassion throughout her work, Sangeetha has been a reliable and trustworthy ally to the HEART team.
  • Aqif Mukhtar and Pammy Yeoh
    Go the Extra Mile (GEM) award winners 20 November 2023 Congratulations to all our winners at the annual Go the Extra Mile awards. There were 33 finalists from 11 categories with each category winner then going on to be judged by the NMHS Board for the annual Board Award. Driving Innovation Aqif Mukhtar - North Metropolitan Health Service (winner) Alex Daniel – Administration Assistant, Women and Newborn Health Service Dr Mary Teoh – Resident Medical Officer, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Excellence in Clinical Care Endovascular Neurointerventional Team - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (winner) Early delirium discharge - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Dr Lisa Miller - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital ...
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    2023 WA Health Excellence Awards 13 November 2023 Congratulations to our NMHS 2023 WA Health Excellence Finalists. The WA Health Excellence awards recognise excellence, innovation and people centred care in the delivery of health services. Our nine finalists demonstrate our collective commitment to provide outstanding health care to the WA community. Excellence in Preventative Health Public Health Operations COVID-19 – Mental Health Public Health and Dental Services Excellence in Mental Health Reducing Panic in the Emergency Department – Centre of Clinical Interventions Excellence in Safety and Quality Hospital Emergency Access Response Team (HEART) program – North Metropolitan Health Service Geriatric Assessment Team – SCGH Emergency Department Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing and Culture Neuro-Kin Initiative – North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan ...
  • Lauryn and Aniq
    Public Health nurturing tomorrow's workforce 13 November 2023 Two students from The University of Western Australia (UWA) are the latest to complete a three-month work placement at the Public Health Service located at the Anita Clayton Centre in Perth. Lauryn Magee and Aniq Alfie are both studying a Masters in Public Health with plans to work in epidemiology when they graduate. Public Health Service Director Jo Fagan said the service has been fortunate to attract Masters of Public Health students from UWA since 2021. "We accommodate one to two students per year for a three month practicum. They receive exposure to a real work environment, while we get the opportunity to work with the students and hear about their ideas to solve some of our issues," Jo said. "Senior Public Health staff also visit the students on campus where they share their career pathway stories and provide advice about what employers are looking for to help the new graduates sec...
  • Artist Sioux Tempestt
    New artwork provides spark at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 24 October 2023 A recently commissioned artwork behind R Block at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has brought a vibrancy and positive atmosphere to the area. Artist Sioux Tempestt, with the assistance of two other artists, painted the artwork over six days with the aim to add colour to the outdoor space that people found uplifting and relaxing. Inspired by researching human cells, nerve endings and tissue, Sioux found microscopic medical views fascinating and beautiful. She was also inspired by the nearby Kings Park and its array of native plants, using them to generate organic abstracted shapes. "These two categories of elements were combined to indicate the intertwining of humans with the natural environment in which we inhabit," she said. When discussing her creative process, Sioux said the client brief is always the starting point. Vanessa Peters, Director Programs and Governance for the Queen Elizabe...
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