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Auxiliary camera donation focuses on Northam Hospital 03 April 2018 The tireless efforts of the Northam Hospital Ladies Auxiliary have been brought into focus with the donation of a state-of-the-art wound camera. The Silhouette Star wound camera with accompanying trolley and laptop is valued at almost $10,000 and will be used to treat patients across the Wheatbelt region attending the wound clinic with complex and chronic wounds. Wound clinic staff are extremely excited to receive the donation and are currently undergoing training with the equipment. The new camera will also be available for use in the podiatry department, ED and patient ward. The camera’s lasers and lights are able to measure wound depth, width and length reducing the risk of contamination and produces vital information to assess the status of wound healing. This method is more accurate especially when measuring irregular shaped wounds. Auxiliary members volunteer their time worki... -
Midwest cancer patients will be at home with new hostel 03 April 2018 The Midwest Cancer Hostel will provide rural communities with access to the health services they need, as close to home as possible, when it opens its doors later this year. WA Country Health Service’s Acting Regional Director Midwest, Karen Street, said the hostel was an important development for the region, which will enable people to live as part of their community while also receiving the support and treatment they require. “A cancer journey can be long and arduous; more an uphill trek than an actual journey. “Providing health services as close to home as possible is an important step in the health and wellbeing of our rural communities and the hostel is closely located behind the recently completed Midwest Cancer Centre to ensure patients are near to their treatment facilities. “With seven double rooms, the accommodation is great news for not only the people ... -
Artwork tells local story of fusion and renewal 20 March 2018 The two-year redevelopment of the Narrogin Health Service has reached a new stage, with the installation of the feature artwork at the main entry of the hospital. WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt (WACHS) Regional Director Sean Conlan said the artwork was a tribute to ancient and recent history of the local environment, and had been created in consultation with local Aboriginal elders and using local craftsmen. “Artist Lorenna Grant has created a unique artwork that tells the story of the local eco-system and environment,” he said. “Artwork is an important aspect of healthcare and it is wonderful that the State Government’s Percent for Art Scheme allocates specific funds for this in the development of public buildings. “Research released in 2016 by the WA Arts and Health Consortium Reference Group showed that art in clinical settings improves clinical outc... -
Redevelopments finished in Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills 16 March 2018 Agricultural Region MLC Darren West representing Health Minister Roger Cook, today officially opened the Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills 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, Merredin, Narrogin and Northam hospitals are being redeveloped, as well as upgrades to 23 small hospitals and health centres across the region. To read the full statement, visit theMinisterial website. -
Karratha residents to leave their mark on new health campus 13 March 2018 Karratha residents have been given the opportunity to leave their mark on the new Karratha Health Campus. WA artist Leanne Bray has been holding workshops with local community groups and health staff to create her unique artwork which will adorn the internal staircase wall. Leanne said the Karratha community had embraced the opportunity to get involved and make a lasting and colourful contribution to their new health campus. “More than 60 people attended the workshops which focused on the vast Pilbara landscape and the sessions were about using texture and colour to explore the landscape in a dynamic way,” said Leanne. “Within the workshops I introduced a mono-print technique using a ‘gelli plate’ and the idea was to produce more than 500 individual prints. These prints will then be scanned and assembled to make the final design which will be digitally print...
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17/04/2026