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  • Jarrod Healey, stroke recovery patient
    Stroke recovery patient Jarrod shares his story 06 August 2026 Jarrod Healey was struck with a major stroke on Boxing Day, where everything changed in an instant. From living an active and independent life, Jarrod was now faced with a life-threatening emergency and an uncertain future. He says that Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) was where his life was saved, due to a radiologist who recognised the seriousness and understood immediate action was critical. He urges everyone to be aware of the signs of stroke, known as F.A.S.T (Face, Arms, Speech, Time), to if recognised to seek help immediately. "Do not assume you are too young, too active or too healthy to have a stroke. It can happen suddenly, without warning, and it can change your life in seconds," he said. "That decision set everything in motion. The specialist team at SCGH were able to restore blood flow to my brain through multiple procedures which saved my life, and I will always be grat...
  • KEMH 110 years
    King Edward Memorial Hospital celebrates 110 years of service 24 July 2026 Western Australia's largest tertiary women and newborn hospital, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), recently celebrated 110 years of providing leading maternity and gynaecology care to Western Australian women.
  • Angela Komninos
    Profile on NMHS Board member Angela Komninos 03 July 2026 Introducing Board member Angela Komninos who is also Deputy State Solicitor. With a wealth of experience, Angela joined the Board as part of her passion for improving healthcare outcomes in Western Australia. The daughter of migrant parents, Angela Komninos finished school unsure what career path to pursue. Initially choosing architecture, Angela swapped to science, then commerce and finally found...
  • Building a sustainable future through remanufacturing of medical equipment 01 July 2026 A program that involved the collection and return of single use devices that started in Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) Theatres in November 2025 has quickly grown into a hospital‑wide sustainability success story. Over a five-month period more than 10 kilograms of material has been diverted from landfill by OPH Theatres, equivalent to two bags of potatoes. OPH Clinical Nurse Specialist Surgical Servi...
  • Clinical Associate Professor William Mcauliffe
    Congratulations to former SCGH King's Birthday Honours recipients 16 June 2026 Congratulations to Clinical Associate Professor William Mcauliffe and Dr David Joske who were recognised in the King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List (external site) Clinical Associate Professor William Mcauliffe received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his work in endovascular clot retrieval, which sits at the heart of acute stroke care. Dr Mcauliffe served as an I...

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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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Last Updated: 18/10/2023
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