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25.06.2018
Grandpa stays home with kids thanks to telehealth
Carnarvon grandfather Colin Cook is a busy man – he has grandchildren to look after and a busy life to lead. He is also recovering from cancer, and after having to live in Perth for months to receive treatment, he is glad to be...[more]
25.06.2018
Ian keeps on trucking for specialist’s appointment
When Ian Barlow sees his cancer specialist, he’s usually sitting in the cab of his road train. Telehealth is enabling the Esperance truckie, who has lymphoma cancer, to have most of his regular check-ups with his specialist on...[more]
25.06.2018
Sandie's life is easier with telehealth
Sandie Smith’s life is constantly interrupted with medical issues and specialist appointments, because she lives with cystic fibrosis (CF). Since her diagnosis 12 years ago, the Albany mum has had constant trips to Perth to see...[more]
25.06.2018
Telehealth allows Fred to do rehab from the mines
Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease five years ago, Fred Sellars has only recently been able to take part in regular rehabilitation and support classes. His location on a minesite 30km from Laverton meant driving...[more]
21.06.2018
New maternity ward open at Narrogin Health Service
Narrogin Health Service’s new maternity ward is now open and offering local mums-to-be access to a professional, friendly team of midwives and doctors in modern, spacious facilities. The WA Country Health Service’s Regional...[more]
20.06.2018
Telehealth offers best practice, patient-centred care
Neurologist Dr Nick Lawn has used telehealth for his patients from the moment it was available in WA in 2012 and says it allows clinicians to offer the best patient-centred care. The Royal Perth Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner...[more]
20.06.2018
Cunderdin Health Centre reaches lock-up
Cunderdin residents will soon be experiencing improved health care facilities with construction of the new Cunderdin Health Centre reaching lock-up stage. WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt Regional Director, Sean Conlan, said...[more] |
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