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Works set to commence at Esperance Health Campus 11 June 2018 Residents of Esperance will soon be able to receive renal care closer to home after the WA Country Health service announced a new self-dialysis facility will be developed at Esperance Health Campus. The $3.5 million undertaking is set to commence in June and will see refurbishment of the existing ward to include a self-dialysis facility as well as an upgrade to the nurse call system and a number of other developments. WA Country Health Service Regional Director (Goldfields) Geraldine Ennis PSM said the community supported home dialysis unit will provide a facility for local patients to undertake the treatment in a comfortable and familiar setting. “The refurbished unit will be located inside the inpatient ward of Esperance Health Campus, with two treatment bays and a separate consultation room with videoconferencing capability,” Ms Ennis said. “The renal and other works...
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Geraldton named most outstanding regional hospital in Australia 01 June 2018 Geraldton Hospital has been named the country’s most outstanding regional hospital following the Australian Patients Association (APA) awards overnight. The APA, an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to protecting the rights and interest of patients across Australia, said the Midwest hospital had consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public feedback. WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Regional Director – Midwest, Jeff Calver said while delighted to take out the award, listening to patient feedback was integral to providing safe, high quality patient centered care. “It goes without saying that I am exceptionally proud of the entire team at Geraldton Hospital,” Mr Calver said. “Whether it be positive, negative or indifferent feedback – it’s a hospital that is open about its successes and not afraid to acknowledge lesso... -
Busselton Health Campus performs first ever knee replacement 31 May 2018 Busselton Health Campus has performed its first ever knee replacement as part of plan to treat selected orthopedic patients closer to home and reduce elective surgery wait times. While patients will have to meet select criteria to have their operation performed in Busselton, the WA Country Health Service is pioneering specialist Telehealth technology that allows surgeons to virtually monitor a patient’s progress. Dr Mark Monaghan, Deputy Director of Medical Services at Busselton Health Campus, said the hospital was quickly increasing its capacity to perform elective orthopedic surgeries and would initially complete two joint replacements per week before moving to four. “Over the last year the campus has been developing its orthopedic capacity and it made sense to build on this and for Busselton to take on a greater role,” Dr Monaghan said. "We have great theatre and hos... -
Midwest Cancer Hostel officially opened 30 May 2018 Health Minister Roger Cook today officially opened the Protea Lodge hostel which is ideally located - adjacent to the Midwest Cancer Centre. The new hostel makes it easier for patients to attend appointments and be treated closer to home where they have the support of their family and friends. To read more visit theMinister's website. -
Sneak peek inside the new Karratha Health Campus 29 May 2018 Health Minister Roger Cook led a tour of the new Karratha Health Campus today, providing a sneak peek inside the impressive facility. Almost two years to the day since foundations were laid, the 13,000 square metre building is weeks away from practical completion and on track to see its first patients in spring 2018. Read more on theMinister's website.
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24/01/2024