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Churchill sends Garcia-Vega to Italy! …and UK, US and Canada! 01 November 2019 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Senior Neurological Physiotherapist Mena Garcia-Vega is among 115 visionary Australians who will travel the world in 2020, as recipients of the prestigious Churchill Fellowship Award. Mena, who is one of only 14 Western Australians to receive a Churchill Fellowship this year, was chosen for her proposal to study how some of the world’s best interdisciplinary rehabilitation units meet the needs of patients with incurable brain tumours. She will work with and learn from outstanding international thought leaders to gain and exchange knowledge and experience for the advancement of rehabilitation for neuro-oncology patients. “I am very passionate about this area because over the last 10 years as the senior physiotherapist on the neurosurgical ward at SCGH I have always felt that we could do better in terms of improving quality of life for these patien... -
Not all urgencies are emergencies 28 October 2019 Not all urgencies are emergencies A large network of GP practices within the Perth metropolitan area provide GP urgent care services to patients so they receive the most appropriate care without the need to attend an emergency department. Minor injuries and illness that can be treated at a GP urgent care clinic include: musculoskeletal and orthopaedic injuries gastrointestinal illnesses illnesses of the eye, ear, nose and throat stings, bites, rashes and wound infections abrasions and minor lacerations. -
Telehealth putting patient convenience front and centre 25 October 2019 The North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is expanding the use of ‘virtual’ consultations making it easier for Western Australians to meet with health care professionals at a time and a place convenient for them. Whether that’s from home, or even from a quiet room at work, NMHS is promoting the use of telehealth not just for regional patients, but for those in metropolitan areas too. Patients simply download a free app, connect to the internet from any suitable device, and login with the details provided to undertake their video consultation, meaning there’s no need for physical attendance at hospital. NMHS Telehealth Manager Tania Orr said that for many patients, the travel time and inconvenience of attending outpatient appointments at a hospital is often a barrier. “The reality is most of our patients have access to a video enabled device and the inte... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 30 September 2019 Meet Rebecca Grant, our deserving Employee of the Month (September) for the Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group. As the Occupational Therapy Coordinator at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Rebecca was nominated by her colleagues as she embodies the qualities of a strong manager and trusted leader. Rebecca also exemplifies the NMHS values of respect, excellence, equity and integrity in both her patient care and interactions with her peers. Congratulations Rebecca! A special thanks to our generous sponsors:Paywise Salary Packaging,HESTA,SmartsalaryandStatePlus. If you've had a great experience with one of our staff members why not put them forward for an award? Next time you are onsite ask how you can submit a nomination. -
A stitch in time 06 September 2019 Recently the Short Stay Unit (SSU) at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital put out the call for fabric donations and sewing volunteers to make cloth bags to hold patients drainage bottles in a more practical and fashionable way. Answering the call were the textile students from the Australian Islamic College (AIC) in Kewdale. The SSU were delighted to receive a visit from Year 9 and 11 textile students, who toured the unit and presented the SSU with several baskets of drain bags they had made. Sehrish Chaalni, AIC Head of Learning Area said, “Having taught sewing skills to my textile students I was confident they will be able to make the bags with good quality and finishing. It was an opportunity to utilise their skills for a good cause.” SSU Clinical Nurse Gill Groom thanked the girls and said, “It’s support and hard work like this that helps us in our pursuit of qualit...
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12/04/2021