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  • Clockwise from far left - Pia Turcinov AM, Peter Forbes, Ross Keesing, Dr Steve Patchett and Elizabeth Koff AM.
    EMHS farewells five Board Members 30 September 2025 “Navigating change and complexity is a constant challenge for any board, and it's particularly pronounced within the dynamic healthcare environment,” said Pia Turcinov AM outgoing Board Chair of the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS).
  • EMHS staff meet Prof Fiona Stanley
    National Living Treasure engages with EMHS staff 19 August 2025 Staff at East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) had the pleasure to meet and speak with one of our State’s greatest and most admired medical minds in July – Professor Fiona Stanley.
  • EMHS Minister tours Armadale Hospital
    Health Minister tours Armadale Hospital 05 August 2025 As part of a scheduled visit, WA Health Minister Meredith Hammat made a whistle-stop tour of Armadale Hospital on Thursday, speaking to staff and finding out about the latest initiatives to improve patient flow.
  • EMHS Best Team
    One team having a big impact across RPH 29 July 2025 The Behaviour Support Team (BeST) may have only launched a few months ago, but it’s already having a powerful impact across Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) for staff, patients and the broader culture of care.
  • EMHS unveil new Noongar name for RPH
    EMHS unveils its new Noongar name for Royal Perth Hospital 08 July 2025 EMHS recognises the importance of creating a welcoming space within health services where Aboriginal People feel safe and confident that they will be respected and receive high quality care.

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  • Photograph of patients with lambs
    Patients and staff flock to Kalamunda for Palliative Care Week 01 June 2022 Last week, 22-28 May 2022, was National Palliative Care Week. This year’s theme, “Palliative Care. It’s your right,” aimed to raise awareness about the rights of all Australians to access high-quality palliative care when they need it.
  • Photograph for Reconciliation Week event
    “Be Brave. Make Change.” this Reconciliation Week 01 June 2022 Last Friday, 27 May 2022, marked the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.
  • Two people stand together with an award
    Clinical trials accolade for RPH researcher 31 May 2022 Practice-changing research, led by Royal Perth Hospital’s Director of Research in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Professor Tomás Corcoran, has been honoured with a major clinical trial accolade.
  • Image of Donna with a pull out quote
    Celebrating our Amazing Staff during Palliative Care Week, with Donna 27 May 2022 Donna joined the Palliative Care Team at Kalamunda last year and is so glad she did. “It’s been the best move ever,” she says “Yes, it’s emotional, and sad at times, but the feeling of supporting families and patients on their journey to the end is so rewarding.”
  • Image of Ayra with a pull out quote
    Celebrating our palliative care staff during Palliative Care Week: Ayra 27 May 2022 Arya has been working as a palliative care nurse at Kalamunda Hospital for 11 years. For Arya, the main objective of palliative care is to provide optimum comfort and quality of life. “If you can achieve that – it is the best reward for a palliative care professional,” she said.
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Last Updated: 21/05/2025
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