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Smoke-free initiative leads to major reduction in smoking at North Metro mental health sites 29 January 2021 North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) mental health services have been commended by the nation’s health watch dog for successfully implementing a smoke-free initiative that has led to a reduction in evidence of smoking at Graylands and Selby Lodge of 60 per cent or more. The ‘Smoke Free Mental Health Project’ was “highly commended” by the Australian Council of Health Care Standards (ACHS) at their Quality Improvement Awards late last year. MHPHDS Director of Public Health, Jo Fagan, said people with mental illness have rates of smoking two or three times higher than that of the general population and as a result are more likely to experience ill health and death from smoking related illness. “We recognise that everyone should be offered the opportunity to quit smoking and research demonstrates that many people with a mental illness want to reduce o... -
Congratulations Professor Jan Dickinson 21 January 2021 Congratulations Professor Jan Dickinson - 2021 Australia Day Honours List. On behalf of the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Board and Area Executive Group, we wish to extend our congratulations to King Edward Memorial Hospital's (KEMH) Professor Jan Dickinson who was has been recognised in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List as a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. Professor Dickinson has been acknowledged for her significant service to medical education, and to maternal fetal medicine. For those of you that know Jan, you will agree that this is a deserving and justified recognition of the work that she has carried in the service of others over many years. -
Mirrabooka One Voice Launches 17 December 2020 People from all cultures, faiths, ages, abilities and backgrounds have come together to form 'With One Voice Mirrabooka', which was officially launched in early December. The launch was attended by the Member for Mirrabooka, Janine Freeman MLA, MHPHDS Executive Director, Ros Elmes and other special guests who were treated to a performance by the choir. MHPHDS Health Promotion Coordinator Vilma Palacios said some studies had shown that singing in a choir positively impacted both psychological and physical health. "We know choirs bring people together, and with more than two in five people feeling socially isolated, this is very important," she said. Research by Swinburne University of Technology's Centre for Social Impact shows the choir enhances wellbeing and reduces stress, depression and anxiety. It also creates strong networks that become a valuable resource in times of need, especi... -
Australian Nurse Practitioner of the Year 2020 15 December 2020 Congratulations to our very own Carol Douglas, named the Australian Nurse Practitioner of the Year 2020. What an achievement for Carol in this the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. In accepting her award Carol said “I am proud to say that I have been a nurse for over 45 years and of that, a Nurse Practitioner for 9 years. It is safe to say I never expected to be receiving this award, and in the face of one of the most challenging years for nurses all around the world. I am humbled.” Carols’ role included the creation of the Nurse Practitioner led sustainable Residential Care Line (RCL) outreach service model, designed to prevent avoidable presentations to the Emergency Department. Carol is a true example of a dedicated and passionate nurse who works to deliver the best outcomes for her patients. Well done Carol we’re so very proud of you. -
OPH Speech pathologists collaborate with people with Parkinson’s to help students 05 December 2020 The Osborne Park Hospital Parkinson’s Clinic team thanked their clients who recently attended a week-long specialist clinic to help university students. Available to third and fourth year ECU speech pathology students, the clinic was developed to help students gain experience in the delivery of evidence-based communication and swallowing therapies to patients, both face-to-face and via telehealth. The clinic trialled a simultaneous treatment model with some clients present in the room and others at home and online for their communication program. Rachel Bridle, OPH Senior Speech Pathologist said the clinic was successful in achieving group interaction and peer support and the speech pathology team plans to continue offering group therapy in this way. Clients commented on the enjoyment of camaraderie that was gained with the intensive daily therapy format and the consolidation of ...
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18/10/2023