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Narrogin receives maternity reaccreditation following perfect score 22 January 2019 Narrogin Health Campus received a perfect assessment score from the Baby Friendly Health Initiative in its maternity facility reaccreditation. The Australian College of Midwives which assess accreditations found that Narrogin Health Campus met the criteria to an excellent standard across all assessment areas and received a score of 100% for implementing each of the10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Nav St. Louis, Program Manager at the Australian College of Midwives said the accomplishment was a reflection of the health service’s passion and commitment to supportive breastfeeding culture. “It took a lot of effort and dedication and Narrogin Health Campus deserves this recognition for its continuing commitment to women and families in the Wheatbelt,” Nav St. Louis said. To earn the accreditation, the Narrogin Health Campus maternity ward were required to show evidence... -
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Esperance Health Campus operating theatre treats record number of patients in 2018 21 January 2019 A record breaking number of patients received treatment at the Esperance Health Campus operating theatre in 2018. The operating team completed more than 1000 elective and emergency procedures last year, an increase of 145 procedures compared to the previous year. The WA Country Health Service A/Regional Director (Goldfields) Carol Erlank said that she’s proud of what the team has achieved in the new theatre less than three years on from its first procedure in March 2016. “Esperance Health Campus’ new and expanded facilities are being put to good use with 1045 procedures in 2018 alone,” she said. Ms Erlank said that having two theatres at the Health Campus has enabled the second theatre to be opened for emergency caesareans when required. “It means so much to people in the community to have access to quality health care closer to home and I’m proud that... -
Outstanding mentor in Pilbara’s Population Health team 10 January 2019 Kianna Barker from the WA Country Health Service’s Pilbara Population Health team was awarded the Outstanding Mentor in Health Promotion award at last month’s Australian Health Promotion Association (WA Branch) awards night. The annual awards acknowledge excellence and leadership in health promotion across the nation and provide an opportunity for health promotion professionals to be recognised by colleagues and peers for their commitment and innovation. Ms Barker’s award was in recognition of her substantial health promotion knowledge and experience as well as her support and encouragement for the next generation of health promotion practitioners. For the past seven years Ms Barker has been a Pilbara local and she began her current role of Health Promotion Coordinator more than three years ago, managing a team of ten people who are each focused on different health prom... -
New initiative to strengthen mental health services in the South West 09 January 2019 An innovative new ‘peer support’ program will strengthen local mental health programs run by the WA Country Health Service in the South West. The pilot program, which is the first of its kind for Country Health, will employ people with a first-hand experience of mental illness, to support consumers and carers with their mental health journey. Debbie Easther, Regional Manager South West Mental Health said this exciting new initiative forms part of WACHS Mental Health reform and aims to improve patient centered care. Peer workers will offer great benefits to both consumers and carers attending mental health services. “We have recognised the enormous benefits someone with a shared experience can offer others at vulnerable times of their lives, particularly in terms of a consumer’s experience and recovery,” she said. An informal information session will be run f...
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Midwest drug and alcohol workers honoured nationally 12 December 2018 Two members of WA Country Health Service’s Midwest Community Alcohol and Drug Service team were recognised at the 2018 National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conference in Adelaide last month. Tracey Saylor and Annette Pepper received awards in appreciation for their valuable contribution in reducing the harmful effects of drug and alcohol use among local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Ms Saylor was awarded the Remote Worker award in recognition of the important commitment and contribution she’s made to the Midwest community over the last five years. Ms Saylor has tirelessly continued to contribute to the drug and alcohol sector despite the unique challenges facing workers in remote locations. She has been working in the drug and alcohol field for the past 28 years and for the last five years has been based in Meekatharra making a positive impact in the community...
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24/01/2024