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  • SCGH Annabelle Ridley nominated for Health Heroes Award 03 November 2026 In the lead up to the 2026 WA Health Excellence Award we are highlighting some of our finalists, including Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Annabel Ridley, who is finalist in the Health Heroes Award. Annabel was nominated by family member of a patient for the profound difference she made during their mother's palliative care journey. The family member stated that Annabel showed compassion, professionalism and kindness, helping to make an incredibly difficult time manageable for the family. "Annabel had a calm and reassuring presence which brought comfort," the family member said. "She was as a breath of fresh air during a sad time, with the kindest heart and someone we will always remember. "Annabel treated all of us with genuine empathy and respect, making us feel heard and cared for throughout." Annabel said that she decided on nursing as a caree...
  • Bianca Mammana
    Helping critically ill patients get the nutrition they need 23 October 2026 Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group Senior Critical Care Dietitian Bianca Mammana has recently undertaken a research project to help critically unwell patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) get the nutrition they need. The project has led the implementation of indirect calorimetry devices being used in the ICU to tailor nutrition to individual needs, minimise energy deficits or ...
  • Osborne Park Physiotherapy Assistant Lauren and physiotherapy patient Louise
    Supporting independence at any age 01 October 2026 International Day of Older Persons, celebrated on 1 October, is an opportunity to recognise the valuable contributions older people make to our communities and the support available to helps them remain active, independent and connected. For Louise (78 years), maintaining her independence has always been important. Caring for her 97-year-old mother and running an arts program for children twice a ...
  • Group photo of 2026 GEM Award finalists
    Finalists announced for North Metropolitan Health Services 2026 GEM Awards 03 September 2026 Congratulation to this year’s finalists of the North Metropolitan Health Service Go the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards. The annual awards recognise the outstanding work being done throughout our health service and recognise our ongoing commitment to delivering the best outcomes and highest levels of care for our patients and community. There are 13 awards and every one of this year’s nominations was of a...
  • Jarrod Healey, stroke recovery patient
    Stroke recovery patient Jarrod shares his story 06 August 2026 Jarrod Healey was struck with a major stroke on Boxing Day, where everything changed in an instant. From living an active and independent life, Jarrod was now faced with a life-threatening emergency and an uncertain future. He says that Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) was where his life was saved, due to a radiologist who recognised the seriousness and understood immediate action was critical...

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  • Edward Davey
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 10 December 2020 Congratulations Edward Davey, our October SCGH Employee of the Month Award winner. Meet our October SCGH Employee of the Month Award winner, Edward Davey, Cleaner in the Neurology, Outpatients, and Level 1 E Block areas. Edward was nominated by Jo Stewart, Neurophysiology Technologist, who says Eddie is one of those amazing people who doesn't seek praise, or recognition for his work, but he deserves it. “I'd very much like for Eddie to know that his vital contribution to our team is both seen and valued by all of us. Eddie genuinely seems to care about our team, and his contributions enact the NMHS values that we all strive to demonstrate on a daily basis,” said Jo. Eddie not only completes his cleaning jobs to an exceptionally high standard, which is especially important during these COVID times, he also consistently take steps to complete tasks that go outside his cleanin...
  • The ColMOrectal team growing their mo's for Movember.
    Doing what you can to help your fellow man this Movember 24 November 2020 The Colorectal - apologies, ‘ColMOrectal’ Crew at Charlies, are looking decidedly hairier this month. Led by captain Matthew Trinder (Registrar), the 14-strong team are growing their 'stache this Movember to raise awareness about men's health. Supportive comments from donors such as, “I pray this donation will help ensure this unspeakable act will never be repeated” and “May the handlebar have all the glory it deserves. Ignore the naysayers and grow it proud!” are keeping the crew motivated and on track to reaching their goal of raising more than $10,000. Team members Chris Mitchell (Anaesthetic Consultant), Rupert Hodder (Consultant, General Surgery), Michael Warner (Consultant, General Surgery), Hasitha Balasuriya (Fellow, General Surgery), James Cohen (Intern, General Surgery), Daniel Magee (Registrar, General Surgery), Cap Stirling (real name &ndas...
  • Ellen Campbell
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 20 November 2020 Congratulations Ellen Campbell, our September SCGH Employee of the Month Award winner Meet our September SCGH Employee of the Month Award winner, Ellen Campbell, Outpatient Coordinator at the Cancer Centre. Ellen was nominated for this award by Drs Peter Lau, Anne Long and Piyush Grover who all concur Ellen is a passionate, committed and values-driven person who has demonstrated outstanding leadership while navigating through challenges the COVID-19 outbreak presented to patients with cancer. With her patients at the heart of everything she does, within a short time frame, Ellen collaborated to establish processes to switch to telehealth consultations. She also set up a service to support clinical staff to send prescriptions and investigations request forms to patients. Ellen’s nominators say she has a “yes” attitude, always demonstrates “above the line” beh...
  • Professors Carroll and Newman
    Congratulations - Australian of the Year Nominees 07 November 2020 Congratulations to two of our well-respected and deserving staff who have been announced as Western Australian Nominees for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. Professor William Carroll is a leading national and global neurologist leading Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital’s (SCGH) Neurology department, former president of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists and current president of the World Federation of Neurology. For more than 30 years, Professor Carroll has been influential in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and treatment. Clinical Professor Mark Newman is an exceptionally skilled and compassionate cardiothoracic surgeon leading the Cardiothoracic Surgery department at SCGH and oversaw the development of a second cardiothoracic unit at the hospital – from managing upgrades in infrastructure to securing trainee positions. Mark changed the face of pa...
  • Dr Natasha Stoinis
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 26 October 2020 Our SCGH Employee of the Month Award winner for August is Dr Natasha Stoinis, Registrar, Department of General Medicine - Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), SCGH. Natasha was nominated for this award by Dr Hung Do Nguyen, Consultant Physician and Acting Clinical Lead in the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), who said Natasha is a valued team member who has taken on a senior role in a time of need and excelled beyond expectation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, which has required rapid change and flexibility, Natasha has been able to adapt quickly and lead by example. An active contributor in the leadership group, Natasha worked with fellow leaders to develop and implement processes within the MAU which allowed staff to adapt to the demands of COVID-19. Natasha works very closely with the nursing shift coordinator and Clinical Nurse Specialist on a daily basis to ensure patient flow is prioritise...
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Last Updated: 12/04/2021
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