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  • Armadale blazes a trail with new flu test 15 April 2026 In a first for Australia, Armadale Hospital has trialled a revolutionary new test kit, which identifies the type of virus or bacteria for each Emergency Department patient within approximately 15 minutes.
  • Welcome home Joel: EMHS appoints new Chief Executive 01 April 2026 Following an open and competitive recruitment process, the East Metropolitan Health Service Board is pleased to announce Joel Gurr as its new Chief Executive.
  • Best of the best! EMHS nurses and midwives scoop WANMEA finalists' pool 25 March 2026 East Metropolitan Health Service has a whopping 13 finalists in this year's WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards – the most of any other hospital service provider in WA.
  • EMHS earns highest carer-friendly tag in a WA first 24 March 2026 In a prestigious milestone, East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) has been accredited as a leading carer-friendly workplace in the State.
  • 2025 EMHS Values in Action Award Recipient Announced 04 March 2026 Ewing Hong, a Senior Clinical Pharmacist at Armadale Health Service, is the overall recipient of the 2025 EMHS Values in Action Award.

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  • Today, February 11, we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognising the critical contributions women make across science, health, technology and research – and the work still required to ensure these spaces are inclusive, equitable and accessible to all.
    EMHS leaders breaking barriers for women in science 11 February 2026 Women such as EMHS Director of Innovation and Research Sharon Humphris and EMHS A/Prof. Senior Biomedical Engineer Moreica Pabbruwe are helping reshape what leadership and innovation in science and research look like.
  • New accolade recognises 'outstanding' RPH doctor 05 February 2026 Royal Perth Hospital’s Dr Daniel Hunt has been named the National Indigenous Times’ 2025 Medical Professional of the Year.
  • Construction officially commences on Byford Health Hub 14 January 2026 The commencement of construction represents a significant step forward in delivering a modern, integrated model of care designed to meet the needs of one of Western Australia’s fastest-growing regions.
  • 2025 EMHS Nurse of the Year Lola Sikora grateful to her team 03 December 2025 Lola Sikora is the 2025 EMHS Nurse of the Year and also received the Excellence in Leadership Award.
  • EMHS doctor Haseeb Riaz named WA Young Australian of the Year 17 November 2025 Royal Perth Hospital Doctor Haseeb Riaz, alongside his friend Gareth Shanthikumar, has been named 2026 WA Young Australian of the Year.
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Last Updated: 21/05/2025
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