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Miracle recovery at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 14 January 2026 The amazing expertise of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital staff has led to a patient going from being critically unwell and deaf from a severe middle ear infection to now being able to hear in both ears with the help of cochlear implants. After developing meningitisand encephalitis (swelling in the brain) from a middle ear infection, Shellie became critically unwell and was admitted into our intensive care unit. She was unable to hear out of both ears and could only communicate via a tablet. After an infection in the inner ear, the inner ear rapidly develops scar tissue andbonygrowth and closes off the channels in the cochlea within weeks. The clinical team recommended to implant cochlear implants in both ears as soon as possible, even though the chance of success was minimal due to inflammation and scarring - but they remained hopeful. Shellie said she was keen to take this chancebecause s... -
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... -
Nurse Marielle shares how SCGH has helped her grow 08 January 2026 With a variety of nursing opportunities available at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals, registered nurse Marielle shares why she recommends working our organisation and how it helped her progress her nursing career. When Marielle first joined the organisation as an assistant in nursing in 2021, she never imagined just how much she would grow both personally and professionally. "From day one, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where my skills, confidence, and passion for nursing were nurtured and allowed to flourish," Marielle said. "As I progressed in my nursing studies and stepped into clinical placement, I became a proud participant in the Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group Partnership Program, completing my final student placement in the Cardiovascular Medicine Ward. "Each shift brought new opportunities to learn, contribute to a co... -
Pioneering Bacteriophage Therapy in WA 22 December 2025 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient Keith recently became the first patient in Western Australia to receive phage therapy in his home, reflecting a growing focus to provide high quality care in the home setting. Keith originally received his first round of two-week intravenous course of phage therapy in hospital back in 2024 to treat an aortic graft, which resulted in him being infection free for eight months. Phage Therapy uses bacteriophages (phages) that are viruses found naturally in the environment, that specifically target and kill multi-resistant bacteria. SCGH Infectious Diseases Physician Dr Penny Clohessy said Keith has now had his second round of phage therapy, which he received as an outpatient. “Keith was able to receive his intravenous infusions in both the SCGH Home Link clinic, as well as in his own home,” she said. “Our Infectious Disease and Home Lin... -
Young people encouraged to test for bowel cancer 19 November 2025 People born in the 90s are three times more likely to get bowel cancer than their parents. In 2025, colorectal cancer has become the deadliest cancer for Australians aged 25 to 44 years. Early-onset colorectal cancer is defined as a diagnosis before age 50. Sadly, Australia now has the world’s highest rates among in the under-50s, rising by up to 8% annually. Sam Mannix a healthy, beach loving active person in his 30s was shocked when he went to the doctor with abdominal pain and was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. Sam said it was very scary, especially being a young person but an early diagnosis potentially saved his life. "People that are showing any signs should not to be scared of going to their GP,” he said. “GP's see that stuff every day, that's what they're there for, to help out, so go get checked out." Symptoms to watch out for include diarrhoea or constip...
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12/04/2021