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  • SCGH Neurologist attracts grant for innovative research on dystonia 09 March 2026 SCGH Consultant Neurologist Dr Wai Yan (Wayne)Yau has received a $100,000 grant for his research on genetic causes of dystonia in Australian families. He received the grant from the 2025-26 WA Government's Future Health Research and Innovation Fund's Near Miss Awards: Emerging Leaders Program. Dystonia is a severely disabling neurological movement disorder that causes muscle spasms that can lead to abnormal posture, involuntary movements,painand significant physical disability. “More than 80 genes are associated withthisdisorder,but fewer than 25 per cent of individuals with primary dystonia receive a genetic diagnosis,” Dr Yau said. “A genetic diagnosis provides patients and their families with crucial informationabouttheir disease to inform prognosis, familyplanningand potential for pre-gestational diagnosis. “Improved understanding of underlying dystonia mechan...
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    New opportunity for consumer or carer representative for North Executive Team 06 March 2026 North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is seeking expressions of interest for a consumer representative to contribute to one of two committees as part of the North Executive Team (NET). Applications are open for a consumer or carer representative to join the following committees: Safety, Quality and Consumer Engagement Committee Strategy, People and Digital Committee Angela O'Connor, ...
  • OPH surgical team in theatre with new MAKO robot
    Orthopaedic robotic-assisted surgery now at OPH 06 March 2026 In a first for North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), robotic-assisted surgical system is now being used in performing joint replacements of the hip, knee and shoulder at our Osborne Park Hospital (OPH). OPH Consultant Surgeon Dr Piet Rogers said the orthopaedic robot provides a way of accurately carrying out an exact plan to execute these replacements in patients who show worn out joints due t...
  • graduate dentists and oral health practitioners
    Welcome graduate dentists and oral health practitioners 26 February 2026 A warm welcome to our 2026 Graduate Development Program (GDP) cohort of 14 graduate dentists and oral health therapists (OHTs), who recently began their professional careers at Dental Health Services. Our GDP is specifically designed to support graduates develop into confident practitioners, providing the ideal program for those wanting to progress from university into clinical practice. Graduate ...
  • Liver Cancer Collaborative receives grant 17 February 2026 The Liver Cancer Collaborative (LCC) has been extended for another four years, following $7.8 million funding for its innovative research program that aims to beat primary liver cancer. Led by clinicians from the Hepatology Department at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH), LCC was established in July 2020 and brings together more than 50 researchers, clinicians and data specialists who bring mul...

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  • Dr Barry Vieira
    Dr Barry Vieira awarded Parkinsons WA award 23 January 2026 Dr Barry Vieira has recently been awarded the 2025 Janet McLeod Health Professional Award from Parkinsons WA, for the development of the Parkinsons Service at Osborne Park Hospital. Our Parkinsons Service covers statewide referrals and provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and managing Parkinsons in older adults. The Janet McLeod Health Professional Award is awarded annually to a health professional who makes an outstanding contribution to clinical excellence, leadership, education, and culture in caring for individuals living with Parkinsons. Dr Vieira, a general physician, established this service at Osborne Park Hospital. He has been instrumental in identifying the needs of the elderly and streamlining diagnosis and care processes for many years. He is a long-standing leader in the field of geriatric and rehabilitation medicine, and his dual interest in general internal medi...
  • Graylands volunteer turns 100
    Graylands Hospital volunteer legend Edna celebrates 100th birthday 19 January 2026 Long-serving Graylands Hospital volunteer Edna Prosser recently celebrated her 100th birthday, with a morning tea ceremony held in her honour. Edna has been volunteering with us for an amazing 48 years, for which we are extremely grateful. She continues to volunteer weekly and remains dedicated to serving the hospital community and the many patients and friends she has made over the years. A morning tea ceremony was recently held to celebrate Edna's 100th birthday, where Mental Health Executive Director Theresa Marshall reflected on Edna's legend status in the Graylands community. "Edna's kindness and commitment have created a legacy of compassion. Both patients and staff have nothing but kind words to say about her, and she is well-known by so many, Theresa said. "She truly is an inspiration," Theresa said. Edna said her motto has always been "it never hurts to give", and that’s ...
  • Sue Morey
    Farewell to Sue Morey 14 January 2026 After many years of dedicated service, Sue Morey retired from her role as nurse practitioner at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) the end of 2025. Sue will be greatly missed, especially for her unwavering commitment to patients and open-door approach to care. Sue is the longest serving registered nurse at SCGH, and her focus on putting patients first and fostering a supportive environment has made a lasting impact. Sue has spent nearly 40 years as a respiratory nurse and has watched the developments of respiratory medicine for pulmonary TB, asbestos related diseases, asthma, cystic fibrosis and lung transplantation and interventional endobronchial procedures. Chairman of the Lung Institute of WA and a Board Member of the Institute of Respiratory Health since 2007, Sue is a leading figure in her profession. We extend our deepest gratitude for her outstanding contributions and wish...
  • Medical interns 2026
    Welcome to our 2026 medical interns 14 January 2026 Last week 105 medical interns began their careers with us, welcomed by Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group (SCGOPHCG) Executive Director Dr Jodi Graham and North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Area Director Clinical Services Dr Simon Wood. We are one of the biggest training sites for interns in the state, with a program offering a wide range of opportunities and support. Dr Wood said our medical interns undertake a diverse set of rotations including 10 weeks in both a core medicine and surgery department, and a minimum of eight weeks in emergency medicine. “The variety of rotations gives great experience, exposure and training for our next generation of doctors across metro, rural, and private sites,” he said. Our comprehensive program for junior doctors includes rotations at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital, Kind Edward Memorial Hospit...
  • Marr Mooditj Training students attend excursion at SCGH
    Marr Mooditj students attend excursion at SCGH 12 January 2026 A student excursion was recently held at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for Aboriginal Health Practitioner students to support their studies and give them greater insight into the clinical service environment. Fifteen students from the Marr Mooditj Aboriginal Health Practitioner course attended with their educators to find out more about the clinical environment and working in a hospital. "The day was informative, interesting and I hope to take what I learn to the communities and to inform our mob," said one of the students. The students met with nurses, doctors, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers and our Aboriginal Employment Unit, with the visit aimed to give students exposure to the clinical service environment, including the complex area of renal. The visit included a Yarning session, morning tea, and interactive demonstrations, with the chance to chat with a chronic kidney disease pa...
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