South Metropolitan Health Service

South Metropolitan Health Service Excellent health care, every time.

We deliver hospital and community-based public health care to more than 648,000 people across a 3,300 square kilometre area of southern Perth. Our hospital network includes:
• Fiona Stanley Hospital
• Rockingham General Hospital
• Fremantle Hospital
• Murray District Hospital
• Peel Health Campus (public private partnership with Ramsay Health Care).

Did you know people with type 1 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease? ❤️‍🩹Hoping to reduce...
13/01/2026

Did you know people with type 1 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease? ❤️‍🩹

Hoping to reduce cardiovascular complications, phase two of the Enhancing Nationwide Awareness of Cholesterol Treatment in Type 1 Diabetes (ENACT-T1D) study has commenced at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH).

FSH Cardiologist Dr Nick Lan said phase two of the study will include and benefit people with type 1 diabetes-related foot ulcers 👣

Read more about the study 👉 https://fsfhg.health.wa.gov.au/News/2026/01/09/Enhancing-nationwide-awareness-of-cholesterol-treatment-in-type-1-diabetes

Late last year, SMHS Nursing & Midwifery Unit A/Clinical Nurse Manager Research, Carrie was named the 2025 Australasian ...
11/01/2026

Late last year, SMHS Nursing & Midwifery Unit A/Clinical Nurse Manager Research, Carrie was named the 2025 Australasian Emergency Nurse of the Year, recognising her outstanding contributions across clinical care, research, education and leadership.

Carrie’s achievement follows last year’s win by Fiona Stanley Hospital Emergency Care Educator Jane Vickery - a testament to the exceptional dedication of our emergency nursing workforce.

Well done Carrie, and thank you to all our nurses who continue to make a difference for patients, every day 💜

09/01/2026

We’re delighted to welcome a new cohort of 132 intern doctors to the South Metro Health Service – our largest cohort to date!

There was excitement in the air as they gathered for their first group photo and were officially welcomed with a traditional smoking ceremony held by local elder Barry Winmar 💜

We wish our new doctors a wonderful orientation as they get to know their new colleagues and prepare for the chapter ahead.

The Fiona Stanley Hospital Emergency Department is piloting a 24/7 Video OnDemand interpreting service to better support...
04/01/2026

The Fiona Stanley Hospital Emergency Department is piloting a 24/7 Video OnDemand interpreting service to better support culturally and linguistically diverse patients.

The dedicated Workstations on Wheels – nicknamed Mario and Luigi – allows patients to connect with qualified interpreters as soon as they arrive 👩🏽‍💻

The initiative removes communication barriers and ensure these patients receive timely, accurate information during critical moments ✅

The video interpreting service complements the current telephone interpreting services already available throughout the hospital.

From New Year babies to festive babies 👶🏼 Rockingham General Hospital (RGH) welcomed a record number of new additions ov...
03/01/2026

From New Year babies to festive babies 👶🏼 Rockingham General Hospital (RGH) welcomed a record number of new additions over the Christmas break 🎅🏼

Between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, a staggering 15 babies were born - the highest number of births at RGH for that period 📈 Ever!

One of five babies to mark a double celebration on 25 December, was Banks Telford. A surprise Christmas gift 🎁 for Mum Paige and Dad Eathan, Banks made an early arrival at 35 weeks.

Weighing in at just 2580 grams, the tiny little bundle has been spending some time in our neonate unit before heading home.

Huge shout out to our RGH midwives and maternity team who were kept busy caring for some of our littlest patients and their families during the baby boom 💜

As the clock struck midnight 🎊 and New Year celebrations were in full swing, we were welcoming two new additions to the ...
01/01/2026

As the clock struck midnight 🎊 and New Year celebrations were in full swing, we were welcoming two new additions to the SMHS family 💜

The first little bundle of joy to join us for 2026 was born at Peel Health Campus (PHC) just one minute after midnight, while the second baby arrived at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) more than half an hour later🤰🏼

Introducing (in order of appearance!):

🏥 PHC
💙 Baby Stinson (yet to be named)
⏰ 12.01am
⚖️ 3.2kg
Proud parents, Rhiannon and Will, are thrilled to see their family grow to four with baby boy’s arrival (pictured left).

🏥 FSH
🩷 Della Lamprecht
⏰ 12.40am
⚖️ 3.6kg
Della joins Mum Maegan and Dad Martin (pictured right), along with older sister Lily, and sees them grow to a family of four. Della’s parents are excited to celebrate her birthday with fireworks each year 🎆

Both families are looking forward to the New Year with their new additions 💫

A huge thank you to our midwives and all the wonderful SMHS staff who’ve worked over New Year 🙌🏼

As we come to the end of yet another busy year, we would like to thank 𝗬𝗢𝗨 - our staff, patients and community - for you...
31/12/2025

As we come to the end of yet another busy year, we would like to thank 𝗬𝗢𝗨 - our staff, patients and community - for your ongoing support.

From South Metro Health Service, we wish you a happy and healthy New Year 💜

30/12/2025

There is currently fire activity in the City of Rockingham. Given the proximity of the active fire front to Rockingham General Hospital, the hospital is currently on a Bushfire Advice – Stay Informed alert level.

SMHS has policies and procedures in place to activate its bushfire emergency plan.

Anyone visiting or working at the hospital is encouraged to check the latest warning levels at emergency.wa.gov.au.

We’re now in that period between Christmas and New Year when most of us are in 'holiday mode' and can’t remember what da...
30/12/2025

We’re now in that period between Christmas and New Year when most of us are in 'holiday mode' and can’t remember what day it is 🤔

The long hot days and balmy evenings by the water entice many West Aussies to make the ferry ride over to our favourite holiday hotspot – Rotto!

With more than 5,000 visitors expected on the island each day over the break, our team at the Rottnest Island Nursing Post (RINP) has just completed a series of multi-agency training sessions and received their upgraded life jackets to help keep themselves and patients safe over the very busy summer period ⛱

Read more about our RINP and their summer prep 👉 https://www.fsfhg.health.wa.gov.au/News/2025/12/22/All-hands-on-deck-ahead-of-busy-summer-on-Rotto

Congratulations to our latest employee recognition winners from Rockingham Peel Group!Awarded for going above and beyond...
28/12/2025

Congratulations to our latest employee recognition winners from Rockingham Peel Group!

Awarded for going above and beyond and providing exceptional patient care, we are proud to present our most recent healthcare heroes 💜

⭐ Natalie Strange – July
⭐ Johnathon Thai – September
⭐ Briar Norman – October
⭐ Christine McLenaghan – November

A huge thanks to our generous employee recognition award sponsors Paywise, Smartau and Health Professionals Bank.

Just before Christmas, the SMHS Contract Management & Procurement team gave over 60 presents to the Fiona Stanley Hospit...
26/12/2025

Just before Christmas, the SMHS Contract Management & Procurement team gave over 60 presents to the Fiona Stanley Hospital paediatric ward! 🎁

The presents hope to bring happiness and joy to some of our smallest patients who find themselves spending the festive season in hospital 💜

Handwritten letters from students at Halls Head Education Support Centre brought comfort, joy and even tears to patients...
25/12/2025

Handwritten letters from students at Halls Head Education Support Centre brought comfort, joy and even tears to patients at Peel Health Campus 💌

The initiative was organised by Registered Nurse Karleigh, and her own son, a student at Halls Head, joined in on the spirit of giving ✨

One patient without grandchildren of his own was particularly touched by his letter, hanging it proudly on the wall of his room. In his final days, the simple kindness and brought comfort and connection.

We hope our community had a wonderful Christmas, filled with compassion, care and kindness 💜🎄

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