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Prevalence of trauma in country WA the focus of mental health conference 16 August 2019 This year’s Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference hosted by the WA Country Health Service aims to improve the mental health of country Western Australians, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are hospitalised for mental health issues at nearly twice the rate of other Australians. The biennial conference will be held in Albany this year from 16 – 18 October and will once again bring together some outstanding speakers and researchers in rural and remote mental health. The Great Southern Mental Health Service team has chosen the theme ‘Moorditjabiny’, Noongar for ‘becoming stronger’, to highlight their focus on understanding, responding and aiding the recovery of people who have experienced trauma. Great Southern Mental Health Service Manager Matthew Wells said the team was looking forward to hosting mental h... -
Footballing doctor kicking goals for Bunbury 15 August 2019 Dr Aaron Bahadori, is not only a skilled resident medical officer at Bunbury Hospital but he is also a talented soccer player who capped off a recent performance at the World Medical Football Championship by taking home Australia’s ‘player of the tournament’ award. Dr Bahadori, who was born in England but grew up in Fremantle, has been working at Bunbury Hospital for the last two years since he completed medical studies at University of Western Australia. He chose to remain in Bunbury after completing his internship because he said he likes the ‘community feel’ of a regional hospital. “As junior doctors at Bunbury Hospital, we’re fortunate to enjoy a great relationship with senior members of the medical staff who support us, treat us with respect and give us responsibility,” he said. Dr Bahadori said all of this makes Bunbury Hospital a gre... -
Community gets hands on with artwork for new Onslow health campus 09 August 2019 The incredible artwork at the brand new Onslow Health Campus was the talk of the town at the official opening on 31 August 2019. Minister for Health the Honourable Roger Cook MLA joined staff, patients, community members and funding partners to celebrate the new facility which has been operational since December 2018. The hospital and healthcare hub, which provides regular clinics to the local Onslow community for important health services, has already seen more than 1,200 emergency department presentations. Perth artist Simon Gilby was commissioned through the State Government’s Percent for Art Scheme, artist-in-residence program to engage with the local community to develop artwork which told the stories of Onslow and the people who live there. Mr Gilby held a series of workshops with the community over eight weeks to produce a number of artworks for the external façad... -
Karratha Health Campus hosts international dignitary 07 August 2019 Karratha Health Campus was abuzz with excitement on 24 July 2019 as staff prepared to welcome Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, the Honourable James Marape. Mr Marape spent the afternoon in Karratha to conclude an Australian tour with his delegation of PNG Governors and Ministers and, with only an hour to spare before flying home, took the opportunity to visit the campus which has been operational since September 2018. Pilbara Regional Director Margi Faulkner, and West and Inland Pilbara Operations Manager Alistair Pinto greeted the delegation, which included Australian High Commissioner Mr Bruce Davis. The tour included a discussion about the design and construction of the campus, which is the biggest investment in a regional public hospital ever undertaken in WA, and a chance to showcase the incredible artwork throughout the building. The delegation were eager to learn about ... -
Northam Hospital Ladies Auxiliary donation means local men won’t need to travel for prostate biopsies 07 August 2019 The Northam Hospital Ladies Auxiliary never tire in their efforts to raise funds for their local hospital, recently donating a trans rectal probe to the Urology unit enabling Wheatbelt men access to prostate biopsies locally, saving them a trip to Perth. Jennifer Lee, WA Country Health Service Acting Operations Manager, Western Wheatbelt, said that prior to receiving the additional equipment, local men would need to travel to Perth to have the biopsy procedure that could help diagnose them with prostate issues. “The men in our community no longer need to wait on the metropolitan wait list and, depending on their diagnosis, can have earlier access to the next stage of treatment leading to better health outcomes,” said Ms Lee. “Some of the Ladies Auxiliary volunteers have been working with Northam Hospital for nearly forty years – they are very dedicated to helping ...
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17/04/2026