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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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  • Thomas Cianflone
    Celebrating our staff! 13 August 2020 Congratulations to NMHS Development Senior Project Officer Thomas Cianflone on being named NMHS Corporate Employee of the Quarter! Thomas has always shown outstanding dedication to delivering high quality capital works but this was even more evident during the past quarter when he was required to deliver projects relating directly to the COVID-19 response. Thomas maintained a calm and customer-focused attitude despite significant time pressures and increased workload including the expedited delivery of works in D Block as well as the new ED Fast-Track area. Thomas also has a large portfolio of other projects in the planning and delivery phases, for which he has demonstrated excellent customer service under time pressure. He has worked closely with the Mental Health team involved with the fit-out of a new clinic in Butler, ensuring the new facility and furnishings are fit-for-purpose fro...
  • 2020 GEM winners
    A GEM of an evening! 07 August 2020 On Thursday evening the cream of the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) crop headed to Harry Perkins at QEII for the inaugural GEM Awards celebration. The Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate and reward high achieving staff who exemplify the values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity in their service. NMHS Board Chair Jim McGinty was MC for the evening and an amazing 52 finalists in ten categories were recognised. The GEM Awards is set to become an annual event and provides a valuable opportunity to showcase the great work being done throughout the NMHS service and celebrate the many exceptional staff that we work alongside. It was a special evening as we shone the light on exceptional NMHS colleagues who through their behaviours, actions and initiatives, are making our service one to be proud of. The precious GEMs of our service! T...
  • Do it for Darcy
    Do it for Darcy - donate blood today 05 August 2020 In a race against time the Keeley family is desperately seeking a bone marrow match for four year old Darcy. His Aunty Kim Keeley, Senior OT at OPH, said despite searching both the national and international registry, there has been no match for beautiful Darc. If you are between 18 and 45 years, particularly male and of Australian and/or Irish and/or European descent please book in at your local Red Cross Lifeblood Clinic 13 14 95 to donate blood or plasma and whilst there also sign up to the ABMDR (bone marrow) registry. Upon arriving at your appointment please let the team know you are there to register with 'Do it for Darcy' and that you would like to also be put on the ABMDR registry. This involves a form and a small additional blood sample being taken. If for whatever reason you are ineligible to give blood but are between 18 and 45 years, and keen to be added to the ABMDR registr...
  • Children enjoying a picnic
    Dental Health Week 3-9 August 01 August 2020 MHPHDS Dental Health Services is supporting Australian Dental Association's Dental Health Week (external site) from 3-9 August, an annual event which aims to make everyone aware of the key things they need to do to keep their teeth and gums healthy. These are: Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Clean between your teeth daily using floss or interdental brushes. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and limit sugar intake. Visit the dentist regularly for check-ups and preventive care. The theme for this year's week is “Hidden Sugar - how much sugar is hiding in your trolley?”. Sugar harms oral health and this Dental Health Week encourages everyone to ‘get sugar savvy’ with three main sugar messages: Consume no more than 6 teaspoons (24 grams) of free sugar per day as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Choose foods with le...
  • DonateLife Week 2020
    DonateLife Week 2020 20 July 2020 DonateLife Week is 26 July to 2 August 2020, and we want all Australians to have the conversation about organ and tissue donation. If you want to be a donor, make sure you register and tell your family. It only takes a minute to register at the DonateLife website. Resources and information on how you can get involved are available on the DonateLife website (external site).
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