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Message from the Chief Executive 09 September 2022 We are saddened to learn of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II overnight. Her devotion to country was exemplified by her care and integrity, and a lifetime of service leading the Commonwealth and her country through significant change. Our own QEII campus was named in 1977 after this enduring leader and we offer our condolences today to all who are touched by her death. Shirley Dr Shirley Bowen Chief Executive -
Get set for surgery with prehab 08 September 2022 Cancer patients can now better prepare themselves for surgery in the comfort of their home, thanks to an innovative program developed at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. In the Prehab Hub (external site), physiotherapist Luisa Perrella guides patients through a series of exercise videos designed to improve their physical and psychological condition before surgery. It’s a virtual version of the work Luisa has been doing with patients at the Surgical Gym she started at SCGH two years ago. Deeps Majumdar, an anaesthetist with a special interest in prehabilitation for major surgery, saw the benefit of taking Luisa’s potentially life-saving work online. He championed the project, applying for funding from the Innovative Future Program for a series of videos with Birdhouse Media. Luisa created the exercises, which are designed to help strengthen patients who can’t get to the ho... -
Meet IR consultant Dylan and his assistance dog Beau 06 September 2022 NMHS has recently launched a Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Strategy to attract and retain a workforce as diverse as the community we support. This September we are celebrating National Service Dog Month by highlighting Industrial Relations consultant Dylan, who was appropriately matched with Beau soon after joining NMHS. Dylan took the opportunity to talk to his employer about the possibility of bringing an assistance dog to work. "It was a scary thing to raise initially," he said. "I mean it's a health service so part of me hoped they would understand but I knew that being a hospital site it might also make it difficult." "My manager was great and went about finding out all the information we could. "It took about eight weeks for us to get organised because we had to engage and educate the whole team, but they've all been really great." Beau started work with Dylan this week and... -
Join our nurses at SCGH 02 September 2022 Apply now! (external site) Opportunities exist for a variety of health care specialities to join our Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (affectionately known as ‘Charlies’) family over here in Western Australia. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. It has more than 600 beds and employs about 5500 staff who treat more than 420,000 patients each year. We provide a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre – the largest cancer treatment centre in the State – and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants. Located in sunny, warm Western Australia we believe in joining us at SCGH you will be gaining a family and a wonderful l... -
Have your say about disability access and inclusion at North Metropolitan Health Service 29 August 2022 North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is committed to ensuring that people with disability, as well as their families and carers, are able to access all NMHS services, facilities and information. This includes services at: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Osborne Park Hospital King Edward Hospital Graylands Hospital NMHS is currently developing the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) for 2022-2027 and a draft is now available for review and feedback. Thank you to everyone who sent in survey responses during the consultation period. We would once again like to hear from people with disability, their families and carers. Please let us know if this draft plan reflects your experiences and whether you think it will improve access to services and reduce barriers to participation. You can download the draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) for 2022-2027 (PD...
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12/04/2021