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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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    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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    EMHS seeking Consumer and Community Advisory Council members 25 May 2022 EMHS has an exciting opportunity to be a State Appointed Member of the Consumer and Community Advisory Council, contributing to the governance of St John of God Midland Public Hospital. There are currently two Council Member positions available.
  • Image of Kerry with a patient on the Renal Ward Armadale Hospital
    Meet renal ward volunteer Kerry 18 May 2022 National Volunteer Week, 16 – 22 May 2022, is an annual celebration of volunteering and the important role they play in our communities. Volunteers are essential to the running of our hospitals. Whether through helping to direct patients around the hospital or working on our wards, they make a meaningful impact to the lives of our patients and their families.
  • Photograph from 2019 - students with members of EMHS Executive
    EMHS Youth Innovation Think Tank 2022 – registrations open 16 May 2022 Registrations are now open for the fourth annual EMHS Innovation Think Tank. The free event is bigger than ever this year and is open to all WA schools. Registrations close 10 June 2022.
  • St James sessions
    St James Transitional Care Unit – Community Information Sessions start this weekend 11 May 2022 St James Transitional Care Unit is an innovative approach to community-based mental health care. You are warmly invited to come along to our local drop-in information sessions to find out more.
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Last Updated: 21/05/2025
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