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Goldfields set to pilot new ear health initiative 20 June 2018 A new initiative aimed at improving ear health in Aboriginal children has launched in the Goldfields. According to WA Country Health Service Regional Director (Goldfields), Geraldine Ennis PSM, the Pina Karnbi Ear Health Project will aim to improve ear health and hearing outcomes for the most vulnerable in the region. “We know that Aboriginal children are more likely to suffer significantly more ear disease than non-Aboriginal children,” Ms Ennis said. “This initiative is about early intervention - if we can improve ear health, we can give children a better start to their education and social development,” she added. Ms Ennis said the WA Country Health Service would be partnering with the Bega Garnbirringu Health Service as well as the Telethon Kids Institute, Rural Health West and the University of Western Australia to ensure the success of the program. “By...
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Telehealth offers best practice, patient-centred care 20 June 2018 Neurologist Dr Nick Lawn has used telehealth for his patients from the moment it was available in WA in 2012 and says it allows clinicians to offer the best patient-centred care. The Royal Perth Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital clinician is pleased with the rapid development of telehealth technology in WA, because the benefits for patients were significant. He said telehealth not only gave patients a reprieve from often-difficult travel, it also offered them a best-practice model of care. “Telehealth lets me bring my epilepsy clinic to the bush,” he said. “The patient consult can include everyone who is involved in their care – we use videoconferencing to connect my clinic in Perth with the patient, their family member and even their local GP,” he said. “It would be near-on impossible to get these people in the one room without Telehealth. &l... -
Warren Health Service opening 15 June 2018 The WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) greatly anticipated, state-of-the-art $37.6 million Warren Health Service is undergoing a staged opening from next week. More than 500 people including staff and community members registered their interest to attend tours of the new health service before it opened. “We had an outstanding response to our sneak peek tours on the 8th and 13th of June,” said WACHS-South West Acting District Manager Warren, Sally Towie. “We had representatives from St John Ambulance WA, the local Shire, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Department of Children and Family Services and WA Police to name just a few. “There were also Aboriginal elders, hospital staff, members of the District Health Advisory Council as well as the local community. “Everyone was thankful for the opportunity to tour the hospital and feedback was very... -
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...
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24/01/2024