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16 days in WA – Stop Violence against Women 20 November 2020 NMHS is proud to be taking part in the 16 Days in WA - Stop Violence against Women campaign taking place from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. In Australia, Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) is the number one contributing factor to the burden of disease for Australian women aged 18-44 years and is a significant public health issue. One in three Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence and/or emotional abuse by an intimate partner since the age of 15. Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today. What is happening around NMHS Check out the Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS) 16 days in WA Calendar of Events. During the 16 Days you can learn more about FDV, listen to a gripping podcast ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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...
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18/10/2023