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Western Australia's first bronchoscopy robot saving lives 16 July 2025 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is the first hospital in Western Australia to provide robotic bronchoscopy procedures, marking a major development in lung cancer diagnosis and care in the state. SCGH is one of very few hospitals in Australia to use robotic bronchoscopy and is the first hospital to use this device integrated into routine clinical practice in Australia. The Respiratory Team began undertaking robotic navigational bronchoscopies from Wednesday 2 July 2025. SCGH Executive Director Jodi Graham thanked the SCGH Respiratory Team for their tireless work securing funding for the robot and completing training in the United States to ensure a seamless transition for patients. "The work of the whole respiratory team has been outstanding, without their dedication this robot wouldn't have been possible; it is now going to be a game changer for the diagnosis of early lung cance... -
Hospital in the Home service expands 16 July 2025 Our Hospital in the Home service is expanding with more patients now able to receive care in the comfort of their own home. -
The stamina to help those who hurt 03 July 2025 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital medical intern Dr Ethan Stirrat is not only changing lives inside the hospital but also out, raising more than $100,000 to support vulnerable Western Australians through his own charity, Hurt to Help Limited. Ethan founded Hurt to Help Limited in 2023 to raise fund for people affected by medical issues, accidents, natural disaster and domestic violence. His hands-on leadership and commitment to zero administrative costs ensure all funds go directly to the people and families who need it. The 25-year-old from Muntadgin, a small wheatbelt town between Bruce Rock and Southern Cross, inspires others to undertake challenging mental and physical feats to raise funds in support of Western Australian who have endured tough times. Ethan certainly has stamina; he currently is working in vascular medicine on his intern rotation; his ambition is to be a surgeon. Last mo... -
Meet our SCGOPHCG WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards finalists 02 May 2025 In the lead up the 2025 Western Australia Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards on 10 May, we are shining a spotlight on our finalists from Osborne Park and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospitals. Meet Solomon Solomon, a finalist in the Graduate of the Year category, completed his nursing training at Osborne Park Hospital last year and is now at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Solomon said he was surprised and humbled on being announced as a finalist. "I believe that I try my best to ensure that my patients and their families feel involved and seen as real people and not minimised to being a patient and their visitors," he said. When it came to recognition, Solomon said he was most proud of achieving recognition from patients and their family members post hospitalisation via thank you cards and emails to the hospitals. "Hospitalisation is a memorable experience and often has negative connotatio... -
Major milestones for SCGH ED redevelopment and ICU expansion 15 April 2025 There were big smiles and even bigger announcements at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) this week, with Western Australian Premier Roger Cook, Health Minister Hon Meredith Hammat, and Minister for Health Infrastructure Hon John Carey visiting our site to celebrate the next chapter in our hospital’s evolution. The trio were joined by Department of Health Director General Dr Shirley Bowen, SCGH ED Head of Department Dr Tom Cassidy and SCGH ICU Nurse Manager Chloe Pitos to unveil the new ICU 10-bed pod project moving to construction phase soon and announce that works have started on the emergency department (ED) redevelopment. North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Chief Executive Robert Toms said these two projects are a great addition to our health service and is excited to see them develop. The $49.5 million ED redevelopment will deliver a bigger and better space for our eme...
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12/04/2021