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Embryo retrieval in summer raises odds of IVF success 26 July 2023 The time of year when eggs are collected during fertility treatments make a difference to live birth rates, according to groundbreaking research by Dr Sebastian Leathersich at King Edward Memorial Hospital and City Fertility. The research found that transferring frozen, then thawed embryos from eggs collected in the summer resulted in a 30 per cent higher odds of a live birth than if the eggs had been retrieved in autumn. The amount of sunlight around the time of egg collection appeared to account for much of this difference. With more than 60 per cent of embryo transfers in Australia being from frozen embryos, Dr Leathersich and his colleagues saw this as an opportunity to investigate the impact of environment on egg development and on early pregnancy by analysing the environmental conditions independently from the time of embryo transfer. Congratulations to Dr Leathersich and his team ... -
Start Court and Links programs helping turn lives around 07 July 2023 Two programs which provide critical mental health services for people caught up in the criminal justice system, recently celebrated 10 years of successful outcomes. The Start Court, which is the only one of its kind in Australia, for adults and Links program at the Perth Children’s Court have helped thousands of individuals address underlying causes of offending behaviour and turn lives around. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Adam Brett said Start Court is a voluntary program for offenders who plead guilty, and combines access to support for mental health and drug and alcohol use, if required. “The program has demonstrated an improvement in participants mental health, a reduction in recidivism and is cost effective,” Dr Brett said. “The keys to success are the development of a multi-agency, multidisciplinary service located under the one roof, providing holistic suppor... -
Kick-start your nursing or midwifery career with GradConnect 22 June 2023 We're calling on newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives to apply for GradConnect employment opportunities in our hospital and health care services. Online applications will be open from Friday 30 June 9:00am - Monday 17 July 2023 1:00pm. Late applications cannot be accepted. The Department of Health coordinates the GradConnect process, a centralised recruitment application process for newly qualified nurses and midwives. Recent graduates and students of nursing or midwifery studies can apply for graduate positions that enables their transition into the workforce in our supportive environment through this process. Applications from Aboriginal graduates are encouraged. We provide opportunities for participants to join our transition to practice programs and work in a variety of clinical settings while consolidating theory and developing clinical skills and judgem... -
Congratulations to Director Clinical Planning Emma Davies 12 June 2023 Congratulations to Director Clinical Planning Emma Davies who was recently awarded the Rising Star award at the Australian College of Health Service Management annual conference. North Metropolitan Health Service Chief Executive Dr Shirley Bowen said she was delighted that Emma had been publicly recognised. "Emma is a strategic leader, both trusted and respected by her colleagues," said Dr Bowen. "She has a strong teamwork ethic and actively promotes empowerment amongst her direct reports and peers. She employs a strength-based approach to enable her team to perform to their best and this is evidenced by the quality and success of the work Emma produces." As program director for the NMHS Hospital Emergency Access Response Team (HEART) Program, Emma is a successful leader that empowers those around her facilitating shared vision and collaboration between various business units. Emma's... -
Congratulations to Clinical Professor David Blacker 01 June 2023 Congratulations to Clinical Professor David Blacker for his recent nomination in the Professions category of the 2023 West Australian of the Year Awards. David has dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and improving outcomes of people with neurological conditions, particularly stroke and Parkinson's Disease. He is a well-regarded member of our team and co-established the acute stroke team at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. A clinical researcher for more than 20 years, he led the FIGHT-PD study of non-contact boxing exercise, which showed that high-intensity training for people with early Parkinson's disease had a beneficial effect on their symptoms. David is known for his exceptional commitment to improving the lives of patients and their families. He is a unique leader and highly dedicated to improving the standard of care for people with neurological conditions. Congratul...
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18/10/2023