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Baby boom for Bunbury midwives 23 September 2019 A record number of midwives will soon be swapping roles as part of a baby boom at Bunbury Health Campus. Clinical Midwifery Manager at the hospital, Katrina Jones said there are presently 10 pregnant midwives on staff in the maternity ward. Ms Jones said all her staff are excited about the forthcoming arrivals which have helped forge a supportive environment for the women. “Given the highly regarded positive birth education programs we run at Bunbury Hospital, I have no doubt these staff will be practicing what they preach,” Ms Jones said. “Everyone has been enjoying the regular afternoon teas as they head off on maternity leave. “We wish each of them and their partners the very best for a safe birth, and we look forward to meeting their beautiful babies,” she added. Ms Jones also reassured the community that staff rosters would be fully covered during perio... -
Another HEAL grad kicking health goals 19 September 2019 Williams resident Marilyn Welch is brimming with pride and confidence after becoming another successful graduate of WA Country Health Service’s HEAL (Healthy Eating Activity and Lifestyle) program run by the Southern Wheatbelt Primary Health Service in Narrogin. HEAL is an eight week program that helps participants develop lifelong, healthy lifestyle habits. The classes incorporate gentle exercise and education for adults who are looking to manage their weight, type 2 diabetes or heart disease risk factors. Mrs Welch has nothing but praise for the HEAL program and is grateful for the opportunity to complete the course which she said had improved her self-esteem as a result of an overall health improvement. “The HEAL program was excellent and the staff who ran it were inspiring with their friendly and encouraging approach,” said Mrs Welch. “The staff made the conte... -
How to save lives this snake season 16 September 2019 Snake season has arrived and according to the WA Country Health Service’s Dr Andrew Jamieson, the organisation is more prepared than ever. “Potentially deadly snakebites are a reality for those of us who live and work in rural and regional Western Australia,” Dr Jamieson said. “That’s why we’ve been flat out ensuring our clinicians are up-to-date in the very latest in snakebite management. “In fact, more than 180 doctors and nurses employed across the Kimberley, Pilbara, Midwest, Goldfields, Wheatbelt, South West and Great Southern have just completed their annual training,” he added. Dr Jamieson said while on-the-ground staff were trained to deal with potentially deadly bites, there were important steps members of the public could take if a snake bite is known or suspected. “There’s no beating around the bush – if yo...
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Emergency department volunteers sought 12 September 2019 The emergency department at Albany Health Campus is seeking volunteers to deliver a new program designed to support patients and staff in what can be an overwhelming environment. According to the WA Country Health Service’s Regional Director, Geraldine Ennis, volunteers will be a valuable addition to the patient-centred care that Albany Health Campus emergency department delivers. “The emergency department is dynamic and, at times, a demanding place for both patients needing care and our clinicians managing multiple presentations,” Ms Ennis said. “Under this new program, volunteers will play a key role in comforting and reassuring patients and their families and offer enjoyable activities, such as reading and playing cards in the waiting room,” she added. The Albany Health Campus operates a number of volunteer programs, including the dementia meet and gr... -
Local ED expert helps guide launch of new Urgent Care Clinics 12 September 2019 A local doctor in Bunbury Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) has been closely involved in the development of the new GP Urgent Care Clinic pilot program launched by the State Government this week. Dr Karen McKenna is an Emergency Medicine Consultant who splits her time between city and country life with a part time role in the Bunbury ED and a number of other health roles in the metropolitan area. She said her mixed bag of work is advantageous in building connections between Bunbury Hospital and the Department of Health. The GP Urgent Care Clinic project was a great example of this. Dr McKenna said the five GP Urgent Care Clinics across the Greater Bunbury region were the culmination of 18 months of hard work and collaboration between the Department of Health and the Western Australia Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA). They form part of a network of over 120 practices participa...
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24/01/2024