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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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  • 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 ...
  • Professor William Carroll and Clinical Professor Mark Newman
    Congratulations - Australian of the Year Nominees 07 November 2020 Congratulations to two of our well-respected and deserving staff who have been announced as Western Australian Nominees for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. Professor William Carroll is a leading national and global neurologist leading Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital’s (SCGH) Neurology department, former president of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists and current president of the World Federation of Neurology. For more than 30 years, Professor Carroll has been influential in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and treatment. Clinical Professor Mark Newman is an exceptionally skilled and compassionate cardiothoracic surgeon leading the Cardiothoracic Surgery department at SCGH and oversaw the development of a second cardiothoracic unit at the hospital – from managing upgrades in infrastructure to securing trainee positions. Mark changed the face of pa...
  • Professor Vera Morgan
    Professor Vera Morgan wins prestigious mental health award 06 November 2020 Mental Health, Public Health and Dental Services (MHPHDS) epidemiologist, Professor Vera Morgan, has been awarded the prestigious '2020 Society for Mental Health Research Founders Medal'. Vera (pictured) has been a psychiatric epidemiologist with MHPHDS for 12 years, and has a special interest in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Her cross-disciplinary approach to the study of psychotic illnesses along with her strong desire to help unravel the complex nature of these disorders has resulted in improved patient outcomes. The 'Society for Mental Health Research Founders Medal' recognises Vera’s excellence in research, the impact it has had, and her leadership and contribution to mental health research in Australia and New Zealand. The awards are run by the Society for Mental Health Research, the peak national body for psychiatric and mental health research in Australia an...
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