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  • Pulmonary and Physiology and Sleep Medicine team explore sleep apnoea findings 06 October 2026 Studies undertaken by the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Pulmonary and Physiology and Sleep Medicine team found that the severity of sleep apnoea was independently associated with the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat. Pulmonary Physiology Consultant Dr Bhajan Singh said that sleep apnoea causes cardiovascular diseases, such as atrial fibrillation, due to physiological impacts during sleep, including low oxygen levels, sympathetic activation, large pressure changes in the chest, inflammation and spikes in blood pressure. "Sleep apnoea treatment options include changes in lifestyle, weight reduction, changes in posture during sleep, continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, upper airway surgery and implantable pacemakers," he said. “Respiratory and sleep disorders are very common and are major causes of poor quality o...
  • Osborne Park Hospital catering team
    New morning tea menu brings greater choice for Osborne Park Hospital patients 01 October 2026 Patients at Osborne Park Hospital are enjoying a new range of morning tea options designed to provide greater variety, flavour and enjoyment during their stay. The enhanced menu is the result of a collaborative project involving catering, dietetics, speech pathology, allied health and ward teams, who worked together to ensure the new offerings are both enjoyable and appropriate for a wide range of...
  • Osborne Park Physiotherapy Assistant Lauren and physiotherapy patient Louise
    Supporting independence at any age 01 October 2026 International Day of Older Persons, celebrated on 1 October, is an opportunity to recognise the valuable contributions older people make to our communities and the support available to helps them remain active, independent and connected. For Louise (78 years), maintaining her independence has always been important. Caring for her 97-year-old mother and running an arts program for children twice a ...
  • From left to right, Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group Acting Executive Director Renee de Prazer, Clinical Haematologist Professor Chan Cheah, patient, Minister Stephen Dawson, North Metropolitan Health Service Chief Executive Robert Toms standing together.
    WA innovation reshaping the treatment of blood cancers 30 September 2026 A clinical trial being led by Clinical Haematologist Professor Chan Cheah at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is continuing to produce promising results from a new chemotherapy-free approach to treating follicular lymphoma. The trial is a great demonstration of North Metropolitan Health Service's capability to lead innovative cancer research and focus on expanding treatment options to improve ...
  • WA first use of dual-energy focal ablation catheter to treat abnormal heart rhythm 17 September 2026 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) recently became the first in Western Australia to use a novel dual-energy focal ablation catheter to perform a keyhole cardiac operation to treat rhythmic disturbance of the heart. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrythmia) in the world, treated by cardiologists trained in electrophysiology. SCGH Cardiology Consultant Doct...

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  • GEM Awards winners 2025
    NMHS Go the Extra Mile award winners announced 17 October 2025 Congratulations to the winners of our North Metropolitan Health Service Go the Extra Mile (GEM) awards which were held last night to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our people. The annual awards are a wonderful way to recognise our people and celebrate individual and collective achievements across North Metropolitan Health Service. North Metropolitan Health Service Chief Executive Robert Toms highlighted the importance of recognition and supporting our people. “It is very important that each and every one across North Metro feels appreciated, seen and supported,” he said. “The GEM Awards are a great way to call out, acknowledge and celebrate the amazing achievements being done by our people and teams. The 2025 GEM Award winners were: Driving Innovation: Sexual Assault Resource Centre, Women and Newborn Health Service Making NMHS the best place to work: Candi...
  • Allied health finalists
    Allied Health Professionals Day 14 October 2025 Today marks Allied Health Professionals Day, a time to recognise the dedication and commitment of our allied health workforce. We have more than 1,160 allied health professionals working across our sites and services. Our allied health professionals play a special role in supporting our patients. They are often the team who surround our patients throughout the long days of rehabilitation and recovery. They help ensure our patients eat right, move safely, communicate well and remain supported in the community. They also play an important role in undertaking research to support patient outcomes and inform evidence-based practices. Tonight marks the annual Department of Health's Excellence in Allied Health Awards night, and we wish our four finalists the best of luck. Our finalists include: Allied Health Researcher of the Year - Kristie Harper,Occupational Therapist, SCGOPHCG Kristie is a ...
  • New opportunity for Consumer Carer representative 13 October 2025 Carers Week is an opportune time to announce an exciting new consumer engagement activity now on offer at North Metropolitan Health Service. Applications are open for a Consumer Carer Representative to join the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Board Safety, Quality and Consumer Engagement Committee. This position represents the highest level of consumer carer engagement across NMHS and is the first time this opportunity has become available. NMHS Executive Director Public Health and Clinical Excellence Tina Bertilone said the inclusion of a consumer representative onto the Board Safety, Quality and Consumer Engagement committee represents a wonderful opportunity to bring lived experience into the heart of decision making. “Applications are welcomed from those with experience in navigating the health system and a desire to help shape its future,” she said. The pur...
  • Special needs dental clinic
    Launch of Special Needs Dental Clinic 26 September 2025 The Dental Health Services Special Needs Dental Clinic was officially opened today, setting a new benchmark for inclusive and accessible oral care. Opened by Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey and Health Minister Meredith Hammat, it is the first purpose-built clinic in WA designed specifically to support and provide dental care for patients who may experience difficulties accessing mainstream dental services, due to developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities. Health Minister Meredith Hammat said this purpose-built initiative reflects the voices of people with lived experience and highlights what can be achieved when design, compassion and clinical excellence come together. Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey said the clinic will provide quality dental care to people with special needs, and it was great to see members of our community now benefiting from this caref...
  • Cyclotron
    Cyclotron to supercharge WA's cancer-fighting capacity 16 September 2025 The Radiopharmaceutical Production and Development (RAPID) Laboratories and Cyclotron Project was recently viewed by the Minister for Health Infrastructure John Carey MLA and Minister for Health Meredith Hammat MLA. The new facilities, set to open this year at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, will allow more patients with cancer, neurological, heart and other conditions to be diagnosed and monitored. Dr Jodi Graham Executive Director Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group said the new cyclotron and laboratories will greatly support Western Australian's private and public imaging needs while also supporting research into new cancer treatments. "The new laboratories are a game changer, giving us the opportunity to produce radiopharmaceuticals which are administered to patients with cancer, neurological, heart and other conditions," she said. "It has the potential to triple the c...
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