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Art for health's sake 16 November 2017 The colours of the beautiful Pilbara coastline and country were on full display recently as WA Country Health Service Board Members were given an exclusive look at some of the exciting artworks which will adorn the new Karratha Health Campus. As part of the $207.15 million Karratha Health Campus redevelopment, the art collection will showcase the work of a number of artists with connections to the region. Combining a selection of 2D and 3D pieces in a range of sizes, textures and colours, it will appeal to Karratha’s culturally diverse, inclusive and evolving community. Board Chair Professor Neale Fong and Chief Executive Jeff Moffet, both recognise that Aboriginal art has a vital role in ensuring health facilities are culturally inclusive and welcoming to the Aboriginal community. They were delighted to meet with local artists Violet and Kathy Samson whose paintings caught the eye... -
Top health award for unique WACHS partnership program 15 November 2017 An Australia-first program using telehealth to deliver diabetes education in regional WA, has taken out the Director General’s Award at the 2017 WA Health Excellence Awards. The Diabetes Telehealth Program won the ‘Overcoming inequities’ category and was chosen as the overall winner out of an impressive field of candidates on the night. This is the second year in a row that WACHS has taken out the prestigious Director General’s Award, with our WA Trachoma Program winning last year. WA Department of Health Director General Dr DJ Russell-Weisz said the Diabetes Telehealth Program had improved the health outcomes and reduced the burden of travel for rural West Australians, while also using health resources more efficiently. “Diabetes is a leading cause of potentially preventable hospitalisations in Western Australia, particularly in regional areas,” Dr Ru... -
Birth of new maternity facility at Karratha Health Campus 09 November 2017 Expectant mothers and newborn babies will be treated to state-of-the-art maternity facilities when the new Karratha Health Campus opens its doors. The maternity service, on the first floor of the new campus, will feature two birthing suites and six single inpatient bedrooms allowing for greater privacy. Clinical lead Monica Seth said the new maternity wing will include a thoughtful mix of smart design and top-class medical equipment, with slightly larger than normal single rooms to allow for the built in baby baths. “We want our new parents to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible, and the new birthing suites will have space, light and privacy as well as the most modern equipment and technology at hand,” said Monica. Each birthing room has also been designed with a deep bath for water immersion during labour as well as fully equipped ensuites. The baths are being shipped... -
Building of new Cunderdin Health Centre begins 07 November 2017 Building of the new health centre in Cunderdin commenced in early October and the slab is due to be poured in November. The new health centre, which is being built by Firm Constructions, will replace Cunderdin Hospital and promises a new era for local health care. WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt Regional Director Sean Conlan said the new health centre would focus on promoting good health, preventing illness, and the management of chronic disease. “Modern health care is about people staying well so they can minimise time in hospital," he said. "The opening of this new health centre will give the local community improved primary health and community care facilities. “Round-the-clock emergency care will continue in the new emergency department with state-of-the-art equipment – including Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS) access.” The health centre will be equippe...
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GPs impressed with behind the scenes tour of hospital 02 November 2017 Members of the Warren Medical Advisory Committee, a group made up of medical practitioners and WA Country Health Service (WACHS) operational staff, recently toured the construction site of the new $39.3million Warren Health Service. WACHS South West Regional Director Kerry Winsor said the outside structure of the building was largely completed and that work had begun in earnest on the inside. “The internal fittings of the inpatient ward and emergency department are currently being completed. This includes the ceilings, internal walls, cabinetry, flooring, plumbing and electrical,” Ms Winsor said. “Over the next few months we will be working on carparks and roadways, the inpatient ward, emergency department and completing the administration and outpatient departments.” Dr Paul Griffiths was one of the admitting and attending doctors at Warren Health Service that to...
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24/01/2024