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Kalamunda Hospital patient garden project moves to next phase 29 February 2020 With the comfort of our patients in mind, the next phase of a dedicated garden for palliative care patients at Kalamunda Hospital has seen the installation of shade sails, providing areas of shelter in the outdoor area. The space for the garden was chosen with accessibility in mind, ensuring that patients in wheelchairs and beds will have the same opportunity to enjoy time in the tranquil setting with family and friends. Jo Harris, Coordinator of Nursing, said that the area is intended to be attractive and usable by all. “When we complete the project in the coming months, we will have private seating areas, barbeque facilities and soft landscaping for young children to play. “There’s a number of patient rooms that face out to the courtyard too, so these patients can enjoy the native landscaping and soothing vista for much of the time they’re in their rooms. “We’re fortunate that the... -
2020: International Year of the Nurse and Midwife 06 January 2020 This year has been declared as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organisation in recognition of the vital role nurses and midwives play in caring for our community. The theme for the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife is Champions for Change – nurses and midwives have always been, and continue to be, dynamic professionals who deliver care and compassion across the continuum of life. Nurses and midwives are there when the first breath is taken and when the last breath has left. They provide care in the most vulnerable moments in the lives of our patients and their families, and are paramount to the provision of high quality healthcare. This year also coincides with the 200th birthday of the founder of modern nursing and a true patient advocate and change agent – Florence Nightingale, who once said: "I am of certain convinced that the ... -
'Living better with lung disease through exercise' resource launched 04 December 2019 EMHS is committed to providing culturally safe healthcare for our diverse community. We are proud to announce the launch of the 'Living better with lung disease through exercise' resource. The resource, a collaboration between the EMHS Aboriginal Community Health team and the Royal Perth Bentley Group Physiotherapy team, is designed to provide culturally appropriate patient information and exercise plans for Aboriginal patients in pulmonary rehabilitation. "The Aboriginal Community Health and the Physiotherapy teams engaged in a collaborative project to increase the number of Aboriginal patients using the pulmonary rehabilitation services at Royal Perth Hospital," said EMHS Chief Executive Liz MacLeod. "We all walk together alongside the Noongar people and other groups for the ongoing development and advancement of health and wellbeing of all Aboriginal people." Selena West, Manager ... -
Congratulations RPH Head of Cardiology - $1.8M funding to investigate treatment of a common heart condition 20 November 2019 Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) Cardiologist, Professor Graham Hillis, has been awarded more than $1.8M in funding for his research team to investigate treatment of a common heart condition. The funding is from the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund which aims to support researchers to make the next big medical discoveries that benefit all Australians. It will support an international team that will investigate if early valve replacement improves the outcome for patients with severe aortic stenosis, or narrowing of the valve between the heart and the major artery that carries blood around the body. Aortic stenosis is a common and serious heart condition that is becoming increasingly frequent due to an ageing population. “The narrowing of the valve prevents it from opening fully which then obstructs blood flow from your heart into the aorta, the main artery in your... -
Caring for families experiencing perinatal loss– AKG: a WA Health Excellence Award Finalist 07 November 2019 Armadale Kalamunda Group midwife Kristine Tetlaw was recently named as a finalist in the 2019 WA Health Excellence Awards for her efforts to educate the multidisciplinary healthcare team about the perinatal loss experience and how to best care for these families during this very sad time. Since her appointment to the role of Perinatal Loss midwife, Kristine has streamlined processes and information for staff, enabling them to deliver consistent care and information to families. The outcome is families that feel safe and supported at a vulnerable time. As part of her vision for the perinatal loss service and recognising the importance of acknowledging stillborn babies, Kristine developed and led the creation of a hospital memorial garden. Importantly, the Armadale Hospital community now has a purpose built reflective place for parents experiencing perinatal loss. Congratulations on y...
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21/05/2025