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Wheatbelt Health Service redevelopments complete 07 March 2018 Health Minister Roger Cook today officially opened the York and Goomalling health services which have undergone redevelopments. The redevelopments are part of a $300 million capital works program that is improving capital infrastructure in 37 towns across the Wheatbelt, Great Southern, Mid-West and South-West regions. In the Wheatbelt region, the Merredin, Narrogin and Northam hospitals are being redeveloped, as well as upgrades to 23 small hospitals and health centres across the region. To view the full statement, visit theMinisterial website. -
Midwest artists canvassed for public art program 26 February 2018 Local artists are being canvassed for a special public art program at the new Midwest Cancer Hostel. Expressions of interest are being sought from artists in the Geraldton or Murchison area who are experienced in delivering public art projects. The commissions will be awarded to an individual artist, several individual artists, a team of artists or a combination of these. Redevelopment project officer Lynne Nanini said the 2D artwork should explore the theme ‘home away from home’ and will be displayed in each of the seven accommodation rooms located in the new hostel. “There is also a possibility that the artwork or elements of the design will be replicated and transposed and stencilled on wooden screening separating the onsite carpark and communal garden area,” said Lynne. Expressions of interest close at 4pm on Monday 19 March 2018. For more information contact... -
Wheatbelt patients benefit from infrastructure investment 22 February 2018 Completed refurbishments of health services in Kellerberrin, Kununoppin and Southern Cross will be celebrated this week. The redevelopments are part of a $300 million capital works program that is improving capital infrastructure in 37 towns across the Wheatbelt, Great Southern, Mid-West and South-West regions. In the Wheatbelt, Narrogin, Northam and Merredin hospitals are being redeveloped as well as upgrades to 23 small hospitals and health centres across the region. To view the full statement, visit theMinisterial website.
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Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN) outbreak declared in the Kimberley 09 February 2018 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Kimberley public health staff are advising Kimberley communities that there is currently an outbreak of Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN) in the Kimberley region primarily affecting Aboriginal children aged between two and 13 years. Younger children, adolescents and adults can also be affected. APSGN is a kidney disease that can develop after certain skin and throat infections. You cannot give APSGN to other people, however, the bacteria that cause the skin infections and sore throats can be passed from person to person. WACHS Clinical Nurse Manager Disease Control Ashley Eastwood said while APSGN is most common in children, adults are more likely to have long-term health problems if they get it as APSGN may contribute to chronic kidney disease in later life. "There is no simple treatment for APSGN and the prevention of streptococcal sk... -
Bringing cancer care closer to home 24 January 2018 “A cancer diagnosis can be a traumatic experience.” Cancer survivor Caroline Rowcroft knows only too well the implications such a diagnosis can put on your everyday life. “There are often many treatment options to be considered and being with our loved ones and support networks at such a time is crucial,” said Caroline. The Midwest mum-of-four has been the ‘community voice’ during the design phase of the new regional cancer hostel which, when completed, will be ideally situated close to the Midwest Cancer Centre. “As a cancer survivor I felt I could positively contribute to this project. Having used the hostel facilities in Perth during my treatment, I wanted to replicate that ‘home away from home’ feeling here.” The new Midwest Cancer Hostel will include seven double rooms providing accommodation for cancer patients and their c...
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24/01/2024