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EMHS opens State’s first gender diversity service for adults 07 December 2022 EMHS has opened Western Australia’s first gender diversity service (GDS) for transitioning adults. The multi-disciplinary service provides initial assessment and/or hormone therapy for individuals over the age of 18 years. Sexual Health Physician Dr Sally Murray – who heads the GDS – praised EMHS’ executive group for giving it the go ahead and providing initial funding to get it off the ground. “This service is well overdue and will provide much needed help to an extremely vulnerable patient group,” she said. “Research has shown us that without the appropriate help, 80 per cent of these individuals will self-harm and about half will attempt suicide.” Sally also revealed that some patients turned to the internet to buy hormones, taking guidance from online chat groups, potentially putting their health at risk in the process. The GDS is staffed by a sexual health p

Nutritionist puts kids’ menus under the spotlight 21 November 2022 East Metropolitan Health Service Principal Public Health Nutritionist - Community and Population Health, Dr Claire Pulker has played a key role in an Australian-first study focused on evaluating the nutritional content of kids’ menus at Perth restaurants and cafés.

Australian Physiotherapy Association recognises two of our own physiotherapists 18 November 2022 Two of our amazing RPBG Physiotherapy staff were recognised at the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) WA Branch annual awards this month. Physiotherapy Head of Department Carol Watson was celebrated for her outstanding contributions to the profession while Senior Physiotherapist Irena Nurkic was acknowledged for her outstanding contribution to Physiotherapy Education. Both Carol and Iren...

Baby bonus thanks to Lions Club 18 November 2022 The Armadale Kalamunda Group (AKG) recently accepted another generous donation from the Armadale Kelmscott Lions Club, and this week, held a small event to thank the club for its continued support. The club’s latest donation is of two infant manikins and an anatomically correct manikin of a 25-week-old premature baby called ‘Premature Annie’ to the Armadale Hospital Paediatric Department. Hospit...

New therapy garden to nourish recovery and healing 28 October 2022 Inpatients at the East Metropolitan Youth Unit (EMyU) can now enjoy a beautiful new therapy garden that will play a key role in supporting their mental health recovery journey. Opened earlier this week by East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) Chief Executive Liz MacLeod, the once unused courtyard now looks completely transformed, awash with bright colours, meaningful artwork, flowers and veggie...