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New food planning tool to help with the rising cost of living 22 January 2024 A food budgeting and meal planning catalogue has been released by the Health Promotion Service to help people experiencing financial hardship and food insecurity. The catalogue provides information and website links on where to buy and how to prepare healthy food on a budget, Australian dietary guidelines, money saving tips and where to go if you need support. The tool was created in partnership with the North Metropolitan Health Service Public Health team and Curtin University as part of a six-week work placement by two student dietitians. Public Health’s Acting Health Promotion Coordinator Julia Platts said the catalogue was developed to help financial counsellors and wellbeing advisors better support members of community who are struggling with the rising cost of living. “The project was presented at the Dietitians Australia WA Symposium and the WA Council of Social Servic... -
Music based therapy proves positive for mental health 19 January 2024 Music therapy has a positive impact on people with mental health issues according to a recent study by Curtin University students. A study of the music therapy program at the Creative Expressive Centre for Art Therapy (CECAT) at Graylands Hospital showed it can help people better express and regulate their thoughts and emotions, improve overall wellbeing and facilitate social engagement. The 10-week study was carried out by four final year Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy Honours students in October last year. CECAT Music Studio Coordinator and Senior Occupational Therapist Andrew Miller said music-based interventions have been increasingly used in the treatment of mental health conditions, with the program at Graylands Hospital providing some positive results. “Thirteen current and former participants of the CECAT music therapy program took part in the study on a voluntary... -
Urology robot first for organisation 19 January 2024 Staff at Osborne Park Hospital began operating on the organisation's first surgical robot this week. -
Travellers reminded to ensure they have had two measles vaccinations 16 January 2024 Travellers are being urged to ensure they’ve had their two measles vaccines prior to travelling overseas. North Metropolitan Health Service Medical Director of Communicable Diseases Dr Ben Scalley said many people are not aware that two doses of a measles are needed to ensure effective protection against measles for life. Measles is currently on the rise overseas and adults born after 1965 can receive their vaccines through the State-funded adult measles vaccination program. Those born before 1965 are presumed to have been exposed to measles as children and have lifelong immunity. Dr Scalley emphasised the seriousness of measles, suggesting it is often sometimes underestimated. “Measles is a serious condition with 1 in 3 cases in WA requiring hospitalisation,” he said. “A lot of people think of it as a mild childhood disease but it’s a significant disease... -
Neurokin supporting neurodiverse colleagues at NMHS 05 January 2024 A new staff-led initiative is supporting neurodiverse colleagues and educating others to understand the benefits and challenges of a neurodiverse workforce. Founded by Dr Sarah Bernard, a physician with autism and ADHD, Neurokin has grown thanks to the work of a committed neurodivergent leadership team, including nurse manager Kathryn Boon. The peer support group launched at North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) has now expanded to include nurses, doctors, project staff and admin/clerical staff at other health service providers. The group meets regularly and organises events to help support each other. It covers such topics as reasonable adjustments in the workplace and dealing with feelings of loneliness. Neurokin has partnered with WA Disability Health Network and the Staff with Disabilities and Allies Network and welcomes any staff member who identifies as neurodivergent. NMHS i...
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18/10/2023