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Neurologist and researcher recognised with Officer of the Order of Australia 30 January 2025 Congratulations to Professor Graeme Hankey who last weekend received the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to medicine as a neurologist and stroke physician, to research, and as an editor and author. Professor Hankey is a highly regarded member of the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) Department of Neurology, having worked a Consultant Physician from 2013 to 2023 and as a Professor of Neurology at The University of Western Australia during the same period. In 2023, Professor Hankey was appointed the inaugural UWA Perron Institute Chair in Stroke Research, where he runs large international trials while training up the next generation of neurologists. Despite no longer working full-time at SCGH, Professor Hankey continues to share his experience on an honorary basis, attending weekly stroke clinical meetings and teaching and giving lectures on stroke to j... -
Meet Emergency Department nurse Jess 17 January 2025 With a range of nursing opportunities currently available at Sir Charles Gairdner (SCGH) and Osborne Park Hospital (OPH), Emergency Department nurse Jess shared why she loves working at Charlies and why others will too. In 2022, Jess made the decision to return to Perth after several years living on the east coast. “I missed the WA lifestyle, the incredible beaches, warm sunny days and the many road trip adventures,” Jess said. When it came to choosing a hospital, Jess reached out to nurses and doctors at Perth’s major emergency departments with SCGH at the top of the list. “I heard consistently that it was a supportive environment with great people, excellent learning opportunities and a broad range of study day options,” Jess said. “Intrigued, I contacted the recruitment manager and immediately knew Charlies was where I wanted to be." Jess said the ... -
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital treats the first patient in WA with Phage Therapy 14 January 2025 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is leading the way against drug-resistant infections in Western Australia following the treatment of the State's first patient using Phage Therapy. Phage Therapy uses bacteriophages (phages) that are viruses found naturally in the environment that specifically target and kill bacteria. Late last year, 65-year-old Keith became the first patient in WA to receive the treatment to fight a multi-drug-resistant infection he developed in his aortic graft following heart surgery in 2021. Since his 2021 surgery, Keith said he had spent the best part of three years on and off intravenous antibiotics. “The infection has just stuck with me ever since my operation; it’s been tough,” Keith said. “If we can get a lasting result from the Phage Therapy it will be a huge benefit to my life and hopefully to others like me.” Although P... -
Meet Intensive Care Unit nurse Kate 09 January 2025 With a range of nursing opportunities currently available at Sir Charles Gardiner (SCGH) and Osborne Park Hospitals (OPH), Kate has shared why she made the decision to relocate from Tasmania to join SCGH and encourages others to do the same. Kate said initially she was looking for a city she could settle down and have a good work life balance while also finding a job that challenged her and provided her with the development opportunities she desired. “It didn’t take much to fall in love with Perth due in large part to the beautiful beaches and stunning coastline,” Kate said. Kate said she was strongly recommended to apply for SCGH Intensive Care Unit (ICU) by close friends who had lived and worked in Perth. “They felt I would really enjoy the culture and specialties here at SCGH,” Kate said. At the time there were no positions advertised in ICU, so Kate crea... -
Respiratory inhalers and the environment 10 December 2024 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) Respiratory Consultant Professor John Blakey and a team of clinicians and researchers are raising awareness of the environmental impact of inhalers used by people with asthma and other respiratory conditions. John said the simple decision to prescribe a different inhaler type had a similar environmental benefit as switching from petrol car to a hybrid. Chronic airway diseases are highly prevalent in Australia, with asthma affecting more than one in 10 people. The prevailing treatment for respiratory conditions is the daily delivery of medicines from inhalers, with several million inhalers used annually in Australia. Currently pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs), which contain propellant gases that significantly contribute to global warming, are the most common type of respiratory inhaler prescribed. John said for most patients there were other...
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12/04/2021