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Hear, hear! New audiology booth opens at Kununurra Hospital 30 July 2020 A new audiology booth now open at Kununurra Hospital is set to give local families easier access to potentially life-changing ear health services. Thefacility will give visiting audiologists and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists expanded capability to carry out ear health checks on children aged 0-4 years, in addition to the checks provided for children four years and older. The new purpose-built booth will also mean more accurate hearing tests for children and adults alike, and enable convenient pre-operative and post-operative consultations. It also means that Aboriginal children from remote East Kimberley communities can be seen and treated in Kununurra, closer to home. WA Country Health Service – Kimberley Regional Director Bec Smith said the new facility, located in the foyer of Kununurra Hospital, would be a welcome addition to local health services. “Ear heal... -
Local Aboriginal business awarded landscaping tender for Kalgoorlie Renal Hostel 30 July 2020 Local Aboriginal business, Yonga Djena, was recently awarded the tender to undertake landscaping and irrigation works at the new Kalgoorlie Renal Hostel. WA Country Health Service A/Regional Director Peter Tredinnick said landscaping had a positive effect on both patients and staff. “Studies have shown that viewing landscaping can reduce patient stress and anxiety, contributing to quicker recovery,” Mr Tredinnick said. “Landscaping also provides a much welcomed respite to staff. “As a local business, the Yonga Djena team will now be able to see first-hand how their work contributes to the wellbeing of the community. Yonga Djena commenced work on 18 May and has recently completed the project. Business owner William Hansen said his team was thrilled to have won the tender and be a part of a brand new build. “We’re always looking for opportunities ... -
Goldfields residents to receive MRI technology soon 29 July 2020 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology will soon arrive in the Goldfields region for the first time, with Siemens Healthcare Pty Ltd awarded the contract to supply and install an MRI machine at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus. The 1.5T Magnetom Sola MRI machine has the unique ability to perform remote scanning of patients, allowing technologists who are based in Perth or other regional sites to connect to the machine and provide real time technical support and training. In 2019, almost 600 patients from the Goldfields accessed the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme to travel almost 1,200 kilometres on a round trip to Perth to receive MRI services. Having an MRI machine locally will provide residents with timely access to this diagnostic service closer to home, without the added cost and disruption of travelling to Perth. WA Country Health Service A/Regional Director Peter Tredinnickhig... -
New Kalgoorlie Renal Hostel set to welcome clients soon 29 July 2020 A new 19-bed residential facility will soon be made available to patients undertaking dialysis at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus. The modern $7.4 million Kalgoorlie Renal Hostel, located in close proximity to the Kalgoorlie Health Campus, has reached practical completion and is expected to welcome clients from September. It consists of five accommodation blocks and three amenity blocks including a reception, kitchen, dining area, activity room and laundry. WA Country Health Service A/Regional Director Peter Tredinnick said the hostel will improve health outcomes in the local community. “Kidney disease is serious and if left untreated, can have devastating effects on patients,” Mr Tredinnick said. “Providing a safe and secure accommodation in a respectful and culturally appropriate setting will encourage more patients to see through their treatment. “It is impo... -
Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service sees country patients avoid transfer 15 July 2020 Residents of rural and regional Western Australia are receiving specialist mental health care closer to home and avoiding transfers out of regions, thanks to the WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service. Connected across 83 sites spanning 2.2 million square kilometres, the 24/7 support service has supported frontline clinicians to care for more than 1000 patients in its first year of operation. Of these cases, more than 80 per cent have been able to receive care in their local area, close to family, friends and broader support networks. WACHS Command Centre Director Donna Rogers said to further support on-the-ground mental health services, WACHS rolled out the Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service in July of last year. Through the organisation’s Command Centre, the Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service supports rural and rem...
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24/01/2024