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SCGH Medical Marvel 07 April 2022 Imagine having to choose between walking and hearing for the rest of your life. That was the decision Hannah McPierzie had to make when told of the potential consequences of either leaving a brain tumour undisturbed or having surgery to remove it. Ultimately, Hannah decided to proceed with extraordinary invasive surgery to remove the tumour and began preparing herself for a life without sound. There was one glimmer of hope offered to Hannah; the possibility of implanting an auditory brain stem which may have given her back some hearing, but not with certainty. Hannah's partner said that upon learning about the auditory surgery, they looked at hospitals and surgeons all over the world who could possibly perform it and decided that the best team was right here in Perth. Dr Jaffri Kuthubutheen is an otolaryngologist, a doctor who specialises in treating conditions affecting the ears, nose,... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 04 April 2022 With a commitment to improving patient care through reporting innovations and a willingness to help her colleagues, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) Outpatient Co-Ordinator Katie Vedel has been aptly recognised as Employee of the Month. Katie was nominated by her Manager Damon Burn, Director of Outpatient Services, for her hard work, empathy and dedication to the Central Outpatients team. Katie’s inquisitiveness to explore and find answers has enabled her innovative use of the WebPas reporting system, finding data to improve patient care. She works strategically with stakeholders across divisions on processes to improve service delivery. Her willingness to take on extra duties, in addition to her daily role of supervising over 45 staff, has supported her colleagues, supervisors and the functioning of the whole department. Damon said Katie’s work was an inspiration to th... -
Hello Djeran! 01 April 2022 Djeran is symbolised by the soothing colour green signifying the move from the hot dry orange-hued weather into a cooler, lush dewy-morninged season. Known as the season of ants and adulthood, marriages and courtship ceremonies, the growth into Djeran is marked by a change in the natural environment rather than specific dates. Noongar culture says that Djeran brings a change in wind direction from the north-east to the south-west and that flying ants will be seen surfing these newly-tuned zephyrs. This week as we move from March into April, the soft rainy overcast days and refreshing breezes tell us that the scorching heatwaves are behind us. We will notice the loud bursting of the red flowering gum and the shy head-rearing of the baby flowers of summer flame. Banksias will provide their flowers as nectar to nourish the small mammals and birds that love them. As Djeran finds its foothol... -
Sue Morey OAM 01 April 2022 Sue Morey OAM was appointed Patron of the Institute for Respiratory Health earlier this year. A highly respected Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Sue has been involved with the Institute for Respiratory Health since its inception in 2001. Sue has more than forty years’ experience as a nurse practitioner and was awarded the Order of Australia medal in 2004 for her services to respiratory medicine nursing. Sue is a passionate advocate for respiratory health, an active board member and a former chair of the Institute. You can read the full story on the Institute for Respiratory Health website (external site). -
International Trans Day of Visibility - 31 March 31 March 2022 Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and their accomplishments. For Trans Day of Visibility, the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) (external site) in WA are celebrating their very own hero: Alyce. Alyce is one of the bowel screening advocates encouraging everyone to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program sends bowel screening test kits to eligible Australians aged 50-74. If detected early, bowel cancer can be successfully treated in more than 90 per cent of cases. Bowel cancer testing is free, easy to do and can be completed in the comfort of your own home. Age is the number one risk factor so everybody from the age of 50, regardless of gender and sexuality, should screen for bowel cancer. The LGBTQI+ Cancer Screening Campaign has been developed ...
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12/04/2021