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Adult Cancer Surveillance Clinic a first in Western Australia 28 February 2023 A new surveillance program is helping to save lives by identifying cancer prior to a patient experiencing symptoms. The Adult Cancer Surveillance Clinic (ASC) is run by Genetic Services of WA (GSWA) and was established after the Familial Cancer Registry team identified a gap in surveillance for patients with rare cancer predispositions. Genetics WA Familial Cancer Registry Manager Lyn Schofield said if a patient has a brain tumour, normally the neurosurgeon would deal with their brain, but there wasn’t any other surveillance happening for other parts of their body.” “It is difficult for patients with a rare disposition to cancer to access surveillance services and we recognised it was essential to establish an Adult Surveillance Clinic to ensure these patients could access appropriate surveillance,” she said. The Adult Surveillance Clinic is a comprehensive clin... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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...
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18/10/2023