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Karratha Health Campus ED sees record number of patients 22 August 2019 Karratha Health Campus has etched itself into the history books after the facility saw a record breaking 94 presentations through its emergency department in a single day. According to the WA Country Health Service’s Margi Faulkner, the figure marks the highest number of presentations in the almost 40 year combined history of Nickol Bay Hospital and Karratha Health Campus. “On 15 August we saw almost 100 people present to our emergency department for treatment,” Ms Faulkner said. “The fact they were all seen and treated within a timely manner is a huge testament to local healthcare workers. “I think we sometimes forget that hospitals are staffed with doctors, nurses and other clinicians who dedicate their days, nights and weekends to saving lives and ensuring the Karratha community remains healthy,” she added. Ms Faulkner acknowledged the unpreced... -
WA Country Health Service secures clinical nurse through new LiveHire platform 22 August 2019 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has secured its first clinical recruit using the LiveHire talent acquisition and engagement platform. Launched by Health Minister Roger Cook in June, the new-cloud based recruitment platform is being trialled in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions as part of an innovative change to the way WACHS recruits nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals. According to the organisation’s spokesperson, Margi Faulkner, the pilot project produced instant results. “Our first recruit, a clinical nurse who moved from country New South Wales after signing up to our LiveHire platform, is currently settling into Kununurra-life,” Ms Faulkner said. “We know there are many benefits of working and living in country WA and LiveHire allows us to communicate directly with candidates – getting the right people into the right roles,&rdqu...
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Prevalence of trauma in country WA the focus of mental health conference 16 August 2019 This year’s Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference hosted by the WA Country Health Service aims to improve the mental health of country Western Australians, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are hospitalised for mental health issues at nearly twice the rate of other Australians. The biennial conference will be held in Albany this year from 16 – 18 October and will once again bring together some outstanding speakers and researchers in rural and remote mental health. The Great Southern Mental Health Service team has chosen the theme ‘Moorditjabiny’, Noongar for ‘becoming stronger’, to highlight their focus on understanding, responding and aiding the recovery of people who have experienced trauma. Great Southern Mental Health Service Manager Matthew Wells said the team was looking forward to hosting mental h... -
Footballing doctor kicking goals for Bunbury 15 August 2019 Dr Aaron Bahadori, is not only a skilled resident medical officer at Bunbury Hospital but he is also a talented soccer player who capped off a recent performance at the World Medical Football Championship by taking home Australia’s ‘player of the tournament’ award. Dr Bahadori, who was born in England but grew up in Fremantle, has been working at Bunbury Hospital for the last two years since he completed medical studies at University of Western Australia. He chose to remain in Bunbury after completing his internship because he said he likes the ‘community feel’ of a regional hospital. “As junior doctors at Bunbury Hospital, we’re fortunate to enjoy a great relationship with senior members of the medical staff who support us, treat us with respect and give us responsibility,” he said. Dr Bahadori said all of this makes Bunbury Hospital a gre... -
Community gets hands on with artwork for new Onslow health campus 09 August 2019 The incredible artwork at the brand new Onslow Health Campus was the talk of the town at the official opening on 31 August 2019. Minister for Health the Honourable Roger Cook MLA joined staff, patients, community members and funding partners to celebrate the new facility which has been operational since December 2018. The hospital and healthcare hub, which provides regular clinics to the local Onslow community for important health services, has already seen more than 1,200 emergency department presentations. Perth artist Simon Gilby was commissioned through the State Government’s Percent for Art Scheme, artist-in-residence program to engage with the local community to develop artwork which told the stories of Onslow and the people who live there. Mr Gilby held a series of workshops with the community over eight weeks to produce a number of artworks for the external façad...
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24/01/2024