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Welcome to our 2026 medical interns 14 January 2026 Last week 105 medical interns began their careers with us, welcomed by Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group (SCGOPHCG) Executive Director Dr Jodi Graham and North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Area Director Clinical Services Dr Simon Wood. We are one of the biggest training sites for interns in the state, with a program offering a wide range of opportunities and support. Dr Wood said our medical interns undertake a diverse set of rotations including 10 weeks in both a core medicine and surgery department, and a minimum of eight weeks in emergency medicine. “The variety of rotations gives great experience, exposure and training for our next generation of doctors across metro, rural, and private sites,” he said. Our comprehensive program for junior doctors includes rotations at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital, Kind Edward Memorial Hospit... -
Marr Mooditj students attend excursion at SCGH 12 January 2026 A student excursion was recently held at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for Aboriginal Health Practitioner students to support their studies and give them greater insight into the clinical service environment. Fifteen students from the Marr Mooditj Aboriginal Health Practitioner course attended with their educators to find out more about the clinical environment and working in a hospital. "The day was informative, interesting and I hope to take what I learn to the communities and to inform our mob," said one of the students. The students met with nurses, doctors, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers and our Aboriginal Employment Unit, with the visit aimed to give students exposure to the clinical service environment, including the complex area of renal. The visit included a Yarning session, morning tea, and interactive demonstrations, with the chance to chat with a chronic kidney disease pa... -
Women and Newborn Health Service delivers bundles of joy for 2026 06 January 2026 Osborne Park Hospital and King Edward Memorial Hospital welcomed some of the first babies born in Australia for 2026. The first bundle of joy came at just 12:07am on 1 January 2026 at Osborne Park Hospital to proud new parents Mughira and Altan. Just beaten by a boy born at Peel Health Campus at 12:01, their special bundle was the first girl born in Western Australia for 2026 and the first baby born in the Perth area. Weighing 3390 grams, this precious little girl could not wait to meet her parents, coming a few week's early to join in the New Year's Eve celebrations. The first baby born at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) this year was a gorgeous girl for Tiarna and Matt born at 14:00. Weighing 3575 grams, baby Isla is the fourth child for Tiarna and Matt and their second child born at KEMH. Matt said I really want to thank the midwives, doctors and everyone involved in providing c... -
Christmas decorations brighten the wards across NMHS 17 December 2025 The walls and corridors of our hospitals are looking more like Hollywood blockbuster movies as our teams spread Christmas joy as part of our annual Christmas decorating competition (Deck the Wards). This is no ordinary competition, teams bring out their most creative minds to create some extra sparkle for patients, visitors and staff this festive season. NMHS A/Chief Executive Jordan Kelly said Deck the Wards is a highlight of the year both for our staff but also for patients that are in our hospitals and services. “We want to bring some festive spirit to our services and at the same time we give our staff who have a creative flair a chance to show their talents,” he said. “Well done to all those involved and thank you for spreading some Christmas cheer.” A variety of themes were covered this year, from Alice in Wonderland to an Aussie summer Christmas and a Pawfe... -
New HITH Centre to support rapid multidisciplinary assessment 02 December 2025 The Hospital in the Home (HITH) Centre at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital was opened on Monday 1 December to allow rapid multidisciplinary assessment and follow upofpatients referred to, admitted or discharged from the program. The opening of the centre reflects a growing shift in healthcare away from the hospital setting to providing safe, personalised treatment by clinicians in the home environment North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Chief Executive Robert Toms said at the opening that the Centre represented the expansion of the program and taking healthcare in a new direction “This modern approach reflects a growing shift in healthcare in which safe, personalised treatment can be delivered in the comfort of home,” he said. HITH patient Kathleen Wear has praised the service and said she felt comfortable in the knowledge that the nurse was on call 24 hours if needed and t...
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18/10/2023