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Meet Aboriginal Health Champion Morgan 20 June 2025 Our Aboriginal Health Champions Program recognises those who take the time to ensure Aboriginal people feel culturally safe when accessing our services. Morgan, a physiotherapist at our State Head Injury Unit, is just one person who has been nominated as an ally for the program. Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Rebecca was able to share her cultural knowledge to support Morgan in her service delivery. Thanks to her support, Morgan was able create space during her sessions to allow Aboriginal clients to feel safe, seen and heard. Morgan was nominated for recognising that every person is unique and has a story to tell. She always makes sure she creates space during her sessions to allow Aboriginal clients to feel safe, seen and heard. After recently completing a secondment in Broome, Morgan said she was able to get a valuable insight into the culture and the communities in the Kimberley. ... -
Life-saving care following recent birth 29 May 2025 A young family have praised the life-saving care provided by King Edward Memorial Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital following the recent birth of their third child. During a 20-week scan, mum Emily was diagnosed with a rare pregnancy complication known as placenta increta, where the placenta embeds too deeply into the wall of the uterus. King Edward Memorial Hospital Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Mathias Epee said the rare disease can cause major problems for both the mother and the baby. "The condition affects 1 in every 500 pregnancies and is one of the most complex challenges in obstetrics today." Our Placenta Accreta Service typically treats seven to 10 women a year with the condition, however, this is starting to rise and the hospital recorded 24 cases last year. “We know that it’s a worldwide problem that is significantly linked to the increase o... -
Virtual technology a game-changer for regional and metro healthcare coordination 19 May 2025 An innovative partnership between our Occupational Therapy Department at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is helping to upskill allied health professionals in remote locations and enabling complex lymphoedema patients to receive care closer to home. The program connects allied health clinicians in the Kimberley with an advanced practice lymphoedema occupational therapist via telehealth. It follows the launch in November 2023 of a collaborative quality improvement project with WACHS, formalising previous ad hoc case discussions for complex lymphoedema patients. Clinicians based at Derby, Broome, and Kununurra have been dialling in, harnessing digital technology to strengthen relationships with clinicians at our cancer centre. WACHS Cancer Services Allied Health Coordinator Kate Bancroft said results from the six-month evaluation showed excellent enga... -
2025 Rotary Nurse of the Year winners announced 16 May 2025 A big congratulations to Tracey McCarley and Ellie Tovey on being announced as our 2025 Rotary Nurse of the Year winners for Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH). The annual Rotary Nurse of the Year awards recognise nurses who have demonstrated innovation and excellence in health care by advancing the profession, building partnerships and making a difference in their area of practice. Enrolled nurse Tracey and Clinical Nurse Specialist Ellie were selected as the overall winners for their respective hospitals from the three award categories. Tracey said she had always wanted to be a nurse and make a positive difference to people's lives, but it wasn't until later in life that she made the decision to follow her passion. Now a mature-aged graduate at OPH, her decision has proved to be a good one, with Tracey recognised for her optimistic attitude and ability... -
Meet the Cancer Network Forum presenters 07 May 2025 Key speakers are now confirmed for the free Cancer Network Forum on 22 May and interested parties are encouraged to register their attendance. The second annual forum, hosted by Cancer Network WA in collaboration with the WA Clinical Oncology Group at Cancer Council WA, will feature more than 30 expert presentations recognising the research, achievements and collective efforts of organisations contributing to care of patients throughout their cancer journey. Attendees will have a chance to network with peers and participate in their topics of interests during breakout sessions. All interested parties are encouraged to attend this educational event and hear about cancer care improvement initiatives in WA. Key details: Date: Thursday 22 May 2025 from 9am to 3pm (registrations from 8.30am) Venue: The University Club of Western Australia, Banquet Hall Theme: Cancer care across a lifespan Th...
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18/10/2023