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Osborne Park Hospital receives new state-of-the-art CT scanner 14 December 2022 The Radiology department at Osborne Park Hospital is officially home to a brand new, cutting edge Computed Tomography (CT) scanner. The new Canon Aquilion ONE Genesis unit took almost five weeks to install. It is deemed to be one of the most advanced systems in WA Health, and will provide a significant range of benefits to patients. Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence for deep learning reconstruction (DLR), the CT scanner achieves high quality images at a fast rate whilst emitting a very low dose of radiation. The capabilities of the new equipment will also enable a broader range of scans to be performed at OPH. Canon Medical Systems, who in keeping with their "Made for Patients, Made for Life "philosophy have worked with us to create a stunning mural of a Japanese garden. It spans across the room and provides a welcoming and tranquil environment for patients. CT scanning ... -
Derbarl Yerrigan goes mobile 08 December 2022 Dental services at Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service have gone mobile while the East Perth centre is renovated. When the renovations were announced, dental staff requested assistance from Dental Services to help them continue their service. Dental Services were able to provide a mobile van, which was painted by students at Clontarf Aboriginal Centre. Dental staff will be able to offer culturally appropriate dental services from the van until early January. Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service provides culturally secure primary health, mental health and dental services for Aboriginal families living in the Perth metropolitan area. For more information about the service visit Derbarl Yerrigan (external site). -
Innovation, meet supercomputer! 06 December 2022 The Pawsey Supercomputer Research Centre hosted the Innovation and Development Hub and delegates from across NMHS directorates and QEII based PathWest staff last Monday 28 November. As one of the largest, greenest and most powerful supercomputers in the southern hemisphere, Pawsey’s staff were able to provide delegates with a range of information on Pawsey’s supercomputing and data storage capabilities and discuss how these could be utilised to progress innovation, health research and health data science. NMHS delegates saw the impressive and newly installed Setonix supercomputer system, named after WA’s very own Quokka, and discussed the broad range of work being developed by Pawsey along with the range of opportunities that supercomputing can offer. Joint funded by the federal and state governments to support research, Pawsey is accessed through a merit-based applicat... -
International Day of People with Disability event 05 December 2022 We had the honour of co-hosting the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) event with the Disability Health Network on Wednesday 30 November on the SCGH site at the Harry Perkins Institute. In synergy, we also launched our own NMHS Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) to guide our efforts to ensure that people with a disability can fully access our services, facilities and information and that they have equal professional opportunities in working with us. The DoH also announced the updated Hospital Stay Guidelines. In addition to the speakers and panelists, 118 people attended the event in person with another 90 tuned in online via Teams. Along with a fascinating panel discussion importantly involving people with lived experience, we heard from keynote speaker Dr Piers Gooding, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne Law School. Having advised groups a... -
World-renowned CCI celebrates 20-year milestone 01 December 2022 The Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) staff celebrated the 20th anniversary of the service with an afternoon tea on Tuesday, November 29. Staff and stakeholders gathered to enjoy cupcakes and hear about the CCI's significant achievements over the past 20 years. The specialised clinical psychology services was established to treat patients with complex anxiety and eating disorders. The CCI's core areas of business are psychological therapy, evaluation and research, training and resources. Co-director of Mental Health Specialisties, Rachel Zombor, said the CCI was world-renowned and punched above its weight in terms of service delivery. Director and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Bruce Campbell, said the CCI has become a significant mental health resource for clinicians, consumers and carers around the world. Fun facts: More than 250 CCI research papers have been published...
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18/10/2023