WA Country Health Service staff recognised for excellence in Rural Health Awards
Western Australian Rural Health Awards campaign.
Eighteen health professionals from across the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) have been shortlisted for the 2020 WA Rural Health Awards.
The annual awards recognise the incredible contributions of rural health professionals in fields such as general practice, clinical leadership, and education.
Rural Health West and WACHS host the awards to acknowledge the critical role health professionals play in supporting the ongoing health, vitality and sustainability of rural communities across Western Australia.
WACHS Chief Executive Jeff Moffet said it was pleasing to see the evolution of the program, previously known as the Country Doctors Awards, with the addition of categories to acknowledge and recognise a broader range of health professionals.
WACHS Board member Dr Kim Isaacs is among the health professionals recognised for excellence as a finalist in the Clinical Leadership Award category for her work with the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service.
“Congratulations to the deserving finalists, across all categories, who are making outstanding contributions to improving health outcomes for the communities in which they live and work,” Mr Moffet said.
Rural Health West Chief Executive Officer, Tim Shackleton said many health professionals across WA are passionate advocates for rural health, which is reflected in the broad representation of finalists.
“The Rural Health Awards are an important way of recognising the commitment, dedication and passion of all of the health professionals nominated,” Mr Shackleton said.
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Finalist |
Category |
Organisation |
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Ms Zoe Ashby-Deering |
Building Healthy Country Communities |
The Wheatbelt Tackling Indigenous Smoking Team |
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Dr David Atkinson |
Rural Researcher or Educator Award |
The Rural Clinical School of WA, Broome |
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Dr Joanne Baker |
GP of the Year |
Kimberley Medical Group, Broome |
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Ms Bridie Costelloe and Ms Tracy Hunter |
Building Healthy Country Communities |
Tele-Chemotheraphy Karratha Health Campus |
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Mrs Jessica Curnuck |
Rising Star Award |
Boyup Brook MPS |
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Ms Jenny Cutter |
Clinical Leadership Award |
Kimberley Renal Services, Broome |
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Dr Dave Forster |
Rural Researcher or Educator Award
Procedural GP /District Medical Officer of the Year |
WACHS Broome Hospital |
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Mrs Helen Freeman |
Rural Nurse/Midwife of the Year
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Esperance Hospital |
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Dr Rafiq Hemani
|
Specialist of the Year |
Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital |
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Dr Wei-Sen Lam
|
Metropolitan-based Bush Champion |
WACHS and South Metropolitan Health Service |
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Mrs Helen Lundy |
Rural Nurse/Midwife of the Year |
WACHS Wheatbelt |
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Dr Kim Isaacs |
Clinical Leadership Award |
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service, Broome |
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Dr Vernon Powell |
Procedural GP /District Medical Officer of the Year |
WACHS Kununurra Hospital |
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Ms Santana Rose |
Rising Star Award
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WACHS Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service |
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Dr Stephanie Schlueter |
Rural Researcher or Educator |
WACHS - Albany Health Campus |
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Dr Phoebe Thornton |
Rising Star Award |
Great Southern Mental Health Service |
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Dr Stephanie Trust |
GP of the Year |
Kununurra Medical Clinic |
The finalists were nominated by colleagues, peers and community members for their significant contributions and outstanding commitment to rural health.
Finalists were selected by a panel of clinicians and representatives from rural and health organisations.
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony held during the WA Rural Health Conference on Saturday 21 March.