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Exercise group a ‘winner’ according to the original Wheatbelt Wheezer 29 August 2019 An exercise group in Northam, specifically for clients with longstanding cardiac or respiratory issues, is so popular with one participant he keeps signing up for more. The cardio-respiratory exercise group was set up by the WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt allied health team six years ago based on the fact that exercise and education-based programs benefit anyone with a long term heart or lung condition. Local resident Colin Easther, who also established the ‘Wheatbelt Wheezers support group’ for anyone with a lung condition, is a strong advocate for the program. “Quite simply, this class helps keep me alive! “Exercising with this group has not only helped me improve my stamina but also my overall outlook particularly through winter, which is the toughest time of the year when you have a lung condition,” he said. Mr Easther, a former ships officer, was d... -
Narrogin’s ‘No more Ngamari’ ball a success in taking a fresh and fancy approach to tackling smoking 29 August 2019 Tackling smoking with style was the idea behind staging a community ball in Narrogin last month. Vennessa McGuire, health promotion officer with WA Country Health in the Wheatbelt, came up with the idea because she wanted to try a different approach to promoting changes to the ‘Ngamari Free’ program. The ball was open to anyone in the community, regardless of age or cultural background and entertainment was provided by members of a youth dance group. Ms McGuire said she was delighted with the response to the event, particularly the fact such a diverse range of community members braved a cold night to attend. “It was brilliant to see such a positive vibe on display at the ball which proved to be an effective way of signalling a change in the way we’re delivering the ‘Ngamari Free’ program,” she said. “Most importantly the ball provided a gre... -
Warren Health Service celebrates one year anniversary with dual award wins 29 August 2019 The design and project team responsible for construction of the Warren Health Service in Manjimup has been recognised for excellence by picking up two prestigious awards. The awards coincide with the one year anniversary since the $37.6 million state-of-the-art facility was officially opened. Project architect Silver Thomas Hanley received the first honours with a ‘Good Design Award’ for their work on the redevelopment, which is the highest honour nationally for design and innovation. The judging panel noted the new building was ‘an asset to its regional environment that inspired confidence in the services provided within it’. The winning streak continued on the weekend when the project team, Building Management Works (BMW) within the Department of Finance, won an Australian Institute of Project Management Achievement Award. In accepting the award, the senior proj... -
Karratha Health Campus ED sees record number of patients 22 August 2019 Karratha Health Campus has etched itself into the history books after the facility saw a record breaking 94 presentations through its emergency department in a single day. According to the WA Country Health Service’s Margi Faulkner, the figure marks the highest number of presentations in the almost 40 year combined history of Nickol Bay Hospital and Karratha Health Campus. “On 15 August we saw almost 100 people present to our emergency department for treatment,” Ms Faulkner said. “The fact they were all seen and treated within a timely manner is a huge testament to local healthcare workers. “I think we sometimes forget that hospitals are staffed with doctors, nurses and other clinicians who dedicate their days, nights and weekends to saving lives and ensuring the Karratha community remains healthy,” she added. Ms Faulkner acknowledged the unpreced... -
WA Country Health Service secures clinical nurse through new LiveHire platform 22 August 2019 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has secured its first clinical recruit using the LiveHire talent acquisition and engagement platform. Launched by Health Minister Roger Cook in June, the new-cloud based recruitment platform is being trialled in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions as part of an innovative change to the way WACHS recruits nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals. According to the organisation’s spokesperson, Margi Faulkner, the pilot project produced instant results. “Our first recruit, a clinical nurse who moved from country New South Wales after signing up to our LiveHire platform, is currently settling into Kununurra-life,” Ms Faulkner said. “We know there are many benefits of working and living in country WA and LiveHire allows us to communicate directly with candidates – getting the right people into the right roles,&rdqu...
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17/04/2026