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Midwife practice delivers first birth to Northam 20 November 2017 Northam Hospital has seen its first birth since 2015 after the new Wheatbelt Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) began on 1 November this year. Liz Osborne gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, Thomas John, in the re-opened maternity unit at 9.25am on 11 November with the support of midwives Marie Hill and Judi Turner. Under the midwifery-led program, four experienced midwives based at the hospital support women without any pregnancy complications for birth and with antenatal and postnatal care, in collaboration with GPs where required. Women with pregnancy complications are required to birth at a metropolitan hospital but the MGP will provide their antenatal and postnatal care in collaboration with their metropolitan maternity service. The midwives, who have more than 100 years of experience between them, are hoping to birth 20 babies at Northam this financial year. Mum-of-three Liz, from North... -
Out with the old, in with the new 20 November 2017 Staff at Katanning Health Service have begun moving out of their old facilities and into their brand new emergency department and outpatient facilities. WA Country Health Service Regional Director David Naughton said the same health services would be delivered from the new location and that the aim was for services to commence on Monday 4 December. “During the transition to the new building between Monday 27 November and Monday 4 December, there may be limited outpatient and community services,” he said. “The Emergency Department will operate as normal during this period from the existing site.” The following services are relocating to the new building: • Main reception • Emergency department • Community Mental Health Service • Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service • Medical imaging • Patient Assisted Transport Scheme (PATS) •...
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Art for health's sake 16 November 2017 The colours of the beautiful Pilbara coastline and country were on full display recently as WA Country Health Service Board Members were given an exclusive look at some of the exciting artworks which will adorn the new Karratha Health Campus. As part of the $207.15 million Karratha Health Campus redevelopment, the art collection will showcase the work of a number of artists with connections to the region. Combining a selection of 2D and 3D pieces in a range of sizes, textures and colours, it will appeal to Karratha’s culturally diverse, inclusive and evolving community. Board Chair Professor Neale Fong and Chief Executive Jeff Moffet, both recognise that Aboriginal art has a vital role in ensuring health facilities are culturally inclusive and welcoming to the Aboriginal community. They were delighted to meet with local artists Violet and Kathy Samson whose paintings caught the eye... -
Top health award for unique WACHS partnership program 15 November 2017 An Australia-first program using telehealth to deliver diabetes education in regional WA, has taken out the Director General’s Award at the 2017 WA Health Excellence Awards. The Diabetes Telehealth Program won the ‘Overcoming inequities’ category and was chosen as the overall winner out of an impressive field of candidates on the night. This is the second year in a row that WACHS has taken out the prestigious Director General’s Award, with our WA Trachoma Program winning last year. WA Department of Health Director General Dr DJ Russell-Weisz said the Diabetes Telehealth Program had improved the health outcomes and reduced the burden of travel for rural West Australians, while also using health resources more efficiently. “Diabetes is a leading cause of potentially preventable hospitalisations in Western Australia, particularly in regional areas,” Dr Ru... -
Birth of new maternity facility at Karratha Health Campus 09 November 2017 Expectant mothers and newborn babies will be treated to state-of-the-art maternity facilities when the new Karratha Health Campus opens its doors. The maternity service, on the first floor of the new campus, will feature two birthing suites and six single inpatient bedrooms allowing for greater privacy. Clinical lead Monica Seth said the new maternity wing will include a thoughtful mix of smart design and top-class medical equipment, with slightly larger than normal single rooms to allow for the built in baby baths. “We want our new parents to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible, and the new birthing suites will have space, light and privacy as well as the most modern equipment and technology at hand,” said Monica. Each birthing room has also been designed with a deep bath for water immersion during labour as well as fully equipped ensuites. The baths are being shipped...
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17/04/2026