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Congratulations to our team of midwives at Women and Newborn Health Service, whose study on midwifery antenatal and post...
27/03/2026

Congratulations to our team of midwives at Women and Newborn Health Service, whose study on midwifery antenatal and postnatal service will now be used to help inform the introduction of contemporary midwifery services across Australia and assist health services to scale up midwifery care.
Titled ‘Midwifery Antenatal Postnatal Service (MAPS): A Retrospective Cohort Study Exploring Perinatal Outcomes and Consumer Satisfaction’, the study was recently published in Women and Birth Journal.
Trialled at Osborne Park Hospital, the study aimed to explore the perinatal outcomes of women with the MAPS program, compared to those receiving standard maternity care.
Midwifery Antenatal Postnatal Service differs from traditional midwifery group practice models by continuity being interrupted during the intrapartum care which is provided by a rostered hospital-based midwife.
The women reported building an invaluable partnership with their midwife who they saw for all of their appointments and increased levels of trust and comfort arising from open communication.
Congratulations to everyone involved. 👏👏
For more 👉https://www.nmhs.health.wa.gov.au/News/2026/03/27/Midwifery-Antenatal-Postnatal-Service

Congratulations to nine recipients from Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals on receiving a Bright Ideas Gran...
26/03/2026

Congratulations to nine recipients from Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals on receiving a Bright Ideas Grants from the Charlies Foundation for Research this week.

The grants (each valued up to $10,000) are designed to support forward-thinking, patient-centred research led by clinicians.

The recipients were:
⭐Dr Richard O'Halloran
⭐Dr Nathaniel Barry
⭐Dr Meg Henze
⭐Dr Tenny Sunny
⭐Anneliese McNeil
⭐Clara Leong
⭐Emily Purcell
⭐Tessa Davies
⭐Janelle Bett

Thank you to the Charlies Foundation for Research and their donors for generously funding the grants.

To learn more about the latest Bright Ideas grant projects, please visit: https://charliesfoundation.org.au/content/bright-ideas-grants/glarjc

Curious about what’s shaping the future of cancer research and care? 🔬We are excited to invite our colleagues and commun...
25/03/2026

Curious about what’s shaping the future of cancer research and care? 🔬

We are excited to invite our colleagues and community to attend a one-day forum exploring the latest in cancer research this May.

The forum recognises the collective efforts of organisations contributing to cancer care and celebrates 20 years of our Cancer Network WA delivering state-wide cancer services.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn, network with peers, share insights and collaborate across topics of interest in breakout groups.

Date 📅 Thursday 14 May 2026, 9am to 4pm
Venue 📍 The University Club of Western Australia, Crawley
Theme 💬 Inspiring the Future of Excellence in Cancer Care
Who can attend 🤝 All are welcome

For further information and to register see: https://www.nmhs.health.wa.gov.au/News/2026/03/25/Cancer-Network-Forum

An innovative approach being embraced by our transplant team at Sir Charlies Gairdner Hospital will enable more Western ...
24/03/2026

An innovative approach being embraced by our transplant team at Sir Charlies Gairdner Hospital will enable more Western Australians to receive a liver transplant.

In an Australian first, the team is using a liver perfusion machine to rejuvenate donated livers by combining cold and warm perfusion methods.

It is estimated that this technology could increase liver transplants in WA by a remarkable 70%.

The cold perfusion infuses cold oxygenated fluid into the liver, recovers the liver and prevents complications, especially in the bile ducts. This is followed by warm perfusion, which infuses oxygenated blood at body temperature allowing surgeons to further improve and assess if the liver is suitable to transplant.

There are now plans to adopt similar technology for kidney transplants to help those on the kidney wait list.

To find out more 👉 https://www.nmhs.health.wa.gov.au/News/2026/03/24/Sir-Charles-Gairdner-Hospital-in-Australian-first-saving-lives-one-liver-at-a-time

Last week we celebrated Harmony Week across NMHS by wearing orange, participating in team building activities and hostin...
23/03/2026

Last week we celebrated Harmony Week across NMHS by wearing orange, participating in team building activities and hosting a special North Danjoo Yacker event which provided information, case studies and advice for communicating with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds.

Ministerial Multicultural Advisory Council WA member and Senior Lecturer at Curtin University, Dr S Zaung Nau, shared her firsthand research on barriers to health system access for Myanmar refugees in WA, and explained how clinicians can enhance support for CaLD patients.

Dr Nau's presentation was followed by cultural responsiveness training, facilitated by Multicultural Futures, which included information and tips on ways to increase intercultural awareness and understanding.

At North Metropolitan Health Service, we are committed to providing opportunities for our people to strengthen cross-cultural understanding, create inclusive work environments and ensure equitable access to health services for all Australians.

It's World Oral Health Day! This year's global theme, “a happy mouth… a happy life” highlights the importance of caring ...
20/03/2026

It's World Oral Health Day! This year's global theme, “a happy mouth… a happy life” highlights the importance of caring for our mouths at every stage of life - from birth through to older age.

More than one million students have been enrolled in our School Dental Service since its inception. Every year, our teams provide care to more than 110,000 students.

The Smiling Starts Early Childhood Dental Program represents our next chapter of growth, expanding services into the earliest years of life and addressing a critical gap in oral health care.

The program aims at making a real difference as early as possible and assisting children with developing good oral health habits.

A big thank you to everyone at our Dental Health Service for the incredible work you do to support the community.

To keep your mouth happy, remember to:
🦷 Brush twice a day with an age-appropriate toothpaste
🥤 Limit sugary foods and drinks
💧 Choose tap water as the main drink
✔️ Have regular dental check-ups

To find out more on our Smiling Starts Early Childhood Program: https://smilingstarts.health.wa.gov.au/

A big congratulations to our finalists for this year's WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 👏Our finalists are🌟 Fi...
20/03/2026

A big congratulations to our finalists for this year's WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 👏

Our finalists are
🌟 Fiona Kane, King Edward Memorial Hospital - Excellence in Education
🌟 Lauren Papalia, King Edward Memorial Hospital - Excellence in Education
🌟 Shannon Hewitt, Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group - Excellence in Registered Nursing
🌟 Su Kitchen, Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group - Excellence in Registered Nursing
🌟 Mary-Anne Lynch, DonateLife - Excellence in Registered Nursing.

Nominated by colleagues and patients, these nurses and midwives have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to WA Health.

Thank you and well done to all those that submitted applications for the awards.

To find out more 👉 https://www.wanmea.com.au/finalists-and-award-winners/

A big welcome to the six graduate nurses and 34 graduate midwives who recently started our Women and Newborn Health Serv...
19/03/2026

A big welcome to the six graduate nurses and 34 graduate midwives who recently started our Women and Newborn Health Service.
The graduates will spend the next year rotating across King Edward Memorial Hospital and Osborne Park Hospital maternity with some spending time in regional areas through the WA Country Health Service.
The team will gain experience across a range of clinical practice areas and exposure to possible career pathways across our services.
It all forms part of our focus on developing and supporting the next generation of nurses and midwives.

With a range of nursing opportunities currently available at Sir Charles Gardiner (SCGH) and Osborne Park Hospitals (OPH...
18/03/2026

With a range of nursing opportunities currently available at Sir Charles Gardiner (SCGH) and Osborne Park Hospitals (OPH), registered nurses Kathy and Josie shared what they love about working in the SCGH Coronary Care Unit.

Kathy and Josie have been working in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) for 20 years which has given them both the opportunity to continually grow with clinical knowledge and compassion.

The pair love the strong team environment and supportive colleagues, as well as the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives during their most critical moments.

Read more here 👉 https://www.scgh.health.wa.gov.au/News/2026/03/18/Meet-registered-nurses-Kathy-and-Josie

Supporting recovery through therapeutic activities ✨Our nursing team at the Frankland Centre, part of the State Forensic...
17/03/2026

Supporting recovery through therapeutic activities ✨

Our nursing team at the Frankland Centre, part of the State Forensic Mental Health Service, has received high praise for its therapeutic activities, which are designed to support recovery and wellbeing.

Initiatives such as exercise groups, self‑care nights, and shared food and games are integrated into care, helping to reduce feelings of isolation, encourage meaningful patient–nurse interactions, strengthen social connections and build self‑esteem - all important elements of patient‑centred mental health care.

A patient has highlighted the fantastic care from nurse Trevor, who is part of our Hospital in the Home (HITH) Service. ...
16/03/2026

A patient has highlighted the fantastic care from nurse Trevor, who is part of our Hospital in the Home (HITH) Service.

"Trevor visited my 94 year old mum today as part of the HITH program and he was courteous, thorough, professional and generally a b***dy legend. Made mum feel listened too and well cared for. Good on you."

Thank you to Trevor and our whole HITH team for providing exceptional care to our community.

You can read more about the HITH service here 👉 https://www.scgh.health.wa.gov.au/Our-Services/Service-directory/HITH

Our Older Adults at Selby Older Adult Mental Health Service were treated to the joy of music recently when the allied he...
12/03/2026

Our Older Adults at Selby Older Adult Mental Health Service were treated to the joy of music recently when the allied health team organised a visit from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra as part of its Community program.

Research shows that music can help reduce anxiety, improve mood, and stimulate memory in older adults, including those living with dementia or depression.

Smiles, moments of reminiscence and cheers of “bravo!” were heard in the room along with requests to “come back every week”.

The music experience highlighted the powerful role of music in supporting emotional wellbeing, cognitive function, and social connection.

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Excellence in healthcare for our community

The North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all health care providers. The NMHS is a statutory authority governed by the NMHS Board.

The north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1,000 km2, with a population of more than 720,000. 1.2 per cent of the population is Aboriginal, 37 per cent were born overseas and 18 per cent of the total NMHS population are from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Our population represents more than 36 per cent of Western Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 1.1 million by 2020.

The NMHS offers a range of State-wide, highly specialised multi-disciplinary services from several hospital and outpatient/ambulatory care settings, as well as services specifically aimed at the north metropolitan catchment area.