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  • Australian first surgery for lung cancer 03 February 2026 An Australian first surgery at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) has enabled a patient with suspected lung cancer to have biopsies taken, cancer confirmed and removed all in one operation, under one anaesthetic. SCGH Executive Director Dr Jodi Graham thanked our innovative Respiratory Team for their dedication to enhance clinical care for lung cancer patients and identifying groundbreaking opportunities through evolving technology and precision medicine. “Our team is pioneering enhanced patient outcomes and I congratulate them on their vision of diagnosing and removing cancer within one anaesthetic,” Dr Graham said. Respiratory Medicine Consultant Dr Dhaval Thakkar led the ground-breaking surgery detecting the cancer deep in the lungs, before carrying out precision tissue sampling, and then highlighting the cancer with a glowing marker for a thoracic surgeon to easily loca...
  • Cutting-edge treatment option for early-stage primary liver cancer 29 January 2026 Congratulations to A/Professor Colin Tang, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Radiation Oncology Consultant and Investigator, who recently presented at the Accuray Australasian Symposium on a cutting-edge treatment option for early-stage primary liver cancer. Prof Tang said his work explores whether stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) could offer a safer, more effective treatment option for ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 morn...
  • 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...

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  • WA Nursing & Midwifery Excellence Awards 2022
    WA Nursing & Midwifery Excellence Award winners 2022 27 February 2023 Excellence in Midwifery Congratulations to KEMH Labour and Birth Suite Clinical Midwife Christine O’Connor, who won the Excellence in Midwifery Award at the 2022 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards last night! Chris is a solution focussed midwife, who offer innovative processes and systems to provide the best care for both her patients and her colleagues. Chris is a popular team member in the Labour and Birth Suite so and we ask you to please join us in congratulating her on this wonderful recognition. Graduate of the Year Congratulations to KEMH Graduate Midwife Gabrielle Tapper, who won Graduate Midwife of the Year at the 2022 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards last night! Gabrielle is a well-respected midwife who is committed to centred holistic care that meets of the individual needs of each woman. Gabrielle provides safe, and effective continuity of care and h...
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    Accolades for Arts and Mental Health Network 24 February 2023 The Western Australia Arts & Mental Health Network (AMHN) has been recognised with a Highly Commended Award by the Mental Health Service Awards of Australia and New Zealand 2022. The commendation was for the category Psychosocial and/or Support Category and was awarded for the art and music community events organised by AMHN during Mental Health Week. Creative Expression Centre for Art Therapy Clinical Services Manager Patricia Fonceca said a lot of effort goes into organising the community events. "The Network is a fantastic example of how government and community organisations work together towards a positive outcome," Ms Fonceca said. "The events are successful because of the dedication and commitment of all staff who are involved, each going that extra mile." The AMHN events were held throughout the Perth metropolitan area and have enabled mental health consumers to participate i...
  • Nabeelah Mukadam
    WA Pharmacist wins prestigious award for efforts in WA’s COVID-19 response 25 January 2023 King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) Deputy Pharmacist Nabeelah Mukadam was recently recognised for her contribution to the WA COVID-19 response. Ms Mukadam won the WA Pharmacists Achievement Award 2022, which celebrates a hospital pharmacist who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. As the COVID-19 Vaccination Pharmacy Lead in WA, Ms Mukadam played an important role in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine equitably across the most expansive health service area in the world. Executive Director, Women and Newborn Health Service, Diane Barr said Ms Mukadam was pivotal in helping WA achieve one of the highest vaccination rates in the world. “Delivering a frozen vaccine with diluting and multi-dosing requirements was a challenge,” Ms Barr said. “Nabeelah was quick to analyse the situation, came up with a strategy and executed a plan.” “She...
  • Edna Prosser
    Graylands volunteer reflects on 45-years supporting patients 24 January 2023 At 97-years-old, Floreat resident Edna Prosser has been volunteering at Graylands Hospital for more than 45 years and hopes to continue for as long as she can. Mrs Prosser recently announced her retirement as the President of Graylands Hospital Volunteer Services after 35 years, but she will stay on as a committee member. The dedicated nonagenarian works in the op-shop twice a week and has enjoyed roles helping in the kiosk and cake stalls at fundraisers. “Originally I started volunteering when my daughter finished St Mary’s school in the mid-1950s,” Mrs Prosser said. “We used to sew and repair clothes and make cushions for patients.” Mrs Prosser said the best thing about volunteering was meeting people. “It is also good to have something you are committed to do,” she said. Over the years Mrs Prosser has helped raise money to various projects su...
  • Dr Milan Dragovic
    REDCap award for NMHS Senior Scientist 14 December 2022 Clinical Research Centre (CRC) Acting Manager, Dr Milan Dragovic, has been recognised as the most helpful REDCap User for 2022 at the WA Health REDCap Symposium of 2022. Dr Dragovic, a Senior Scientist, has been actively involved in implementing the REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) System since 2016. The award highlights the level of knowledge Milan has around the program, and how pivotal he has been in training and promoting the use of the REDCap System across WA. "The REDCap service has been adopted widely across our service," Milan said. "I feel grateful that my passion and relentless advocating of this wonderful service has been recognised." The award also highlights the achievements and level of expertise operating out of the CRC. It emphasises the level of assistance the centre provides to internal and external clients' needs, and the level of care provided. CRC is based ...
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