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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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  • Anita Clayton
    ECU honours Anita Clayton 19 May 2021 On the 30 March 2021, retired nurse Anita Clayton received the 2020 Community Alumni Award from Edith Cowan University at a gala event held at the WA Museum Boola Bardip. The Community Alumni Award recognises ECU alumni who have made an extraordinary impact in the field of equality, diversity and social responsibility. Professor Steve Chapman, ECU Vice-Chancellor, cited Anita’s tireless work with disadvantaged populations. “She has left a legacy for nurses and the wider community through her compassion and professionalism in providing care for vulnerable populations across remote, rural and urban settings in Australia.” UK born Anita completed her nursing training in London before migrating to Australia with her husband James. After a stint at Australian Inland Mission in Halls Creek she started work at the Perth Chest Clinic in 1979 as a Visiting TB nurse. In 1996 sh...
  • Dannielle Orifici
    International recognition for Dannielle! 19 May 2021 On Friday 14 May 2021, Dannielle Orifici, Coordinator of Nursing at the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Mental Health Unit, received international recognition at the recent International Congress on Innovations in Nursing Conference by winning the Everyday Hero Award. Congratulations, Dannielle, on being recognised for your talents on the world stage.
  • Gareth Thomas, NMHS Corporate Employee of the Quarter
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 18 May 2021 Congratulations to Gareth Thomas, Maintenance Technician from Facilities Management, our NMHS Corporate Employee of the Quarter. Gareth is an employee worthy of recognition as going above and beyond is way of life for Gareth. It is evident from his colleagues that Gareth strives to provide a service rather than just completing a job. He does this regardless of whether he is dealing with a manager, taking direction from a supervisor or answering a request from colleagues or other NMHS team members. His communication skills and the way he conducts himself is polite, respectful, humble and professional and his optimistic attitude continues to make a positive difference at work. The judges were particularly impressed with Gareth's big picture thinking when attending to work. The nomination included an example to demonstrate this behaviour; Gareth had a job to rectify rusted components in in...
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    Celebrating our wonderful volunteers 17 May 2021 National Volunteer Week 2021 - Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine. Celebrating our wonderful volunteers National Volunteer Week (external site) (17-23 May 2021) is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation's volunteers. The 2021 theme is: Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine. which acknowledges that it is time to: RECOGNISE, celebrate and thank volunteers for the vital role they play in making our communities stronger, especially during times of need, crisis or isolation. RECONNECT to what is important by giving our time to help others, our local community or a cause we value. REIMAGINE how we better support volunteers and the organisations they help so that they can continue to do the necessary work that they do. At NMHS we recognise the impact our volunteers over all our sites and services have on the patient journey and of course the invaluabl...
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    Dental Health Services - What our patients are saying! 17 May 2021 Some compliments from our Dental Health Services consumers across WA: Joondalup GDC "The service I received from my dentist has been first class. Very thorough, polite and gentle. I could not have been looked after better." Warwick GDC "I was very happy with my experience today. The dentist was very professional and explained everything clearly, I felt very relaxed." Morley GDC "I received an excellent service by the dentist putting my crown on beautifully. Many thanks to the people involved, the staff are caring people." Palmyra DTC "My son had a filling and was very happy with the service. The staff were friendly, professional and provided a safe and clean environment." Settlers Hill DTC "My child had a dental check-up and had an excellent service. The staff are very friendly and provided a good and clear explanation. Good work guys Keep it up!" Armadale GDC "Best dental experience I h...
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