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Meet a volunteer during National Volunteer Week 18 May 2026 In celebration of National Volunteer Week, we are profiling one of our fantastic Occupational Therapy Clinic volunteers from Osborne Park Hospital, Teresa. -
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital bronchoscopy robot reaches 100 patient milestone 14 May 2026 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) has reached an impressive 100‑patient milestone with its new robotic bronchoscopy. This groundbreaking technology is helping clinicians diagnose and remove small cancerous nodules in the peripheral lung, where conventional biopsy tools face limitations. Minister of Health for Medical Research, the Hon Stephen Dawson, visited SCGH to acknowledge the milestone and see firsthand the remarkable work of the teams involved. "This Western Australian-first program has already benefited the lives of 100 people, and I congratulate and thank all those involved at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for driving the vision and delivering leading-edge patient outcomes," said Minister Dawson. We also heard from patient Sandra, whose experience captured how the procedure's ability for earlier diagnosis and quicker treatment can make such a difference. "I chose this option ... -
Celebrating the patient journey for Patient Experience Week 01 May 2026 As Patient Experience Week comes to an end, we’re reflecting on how everyday moments of compassion, professionalism and teamwork make a meaningful difference for our patients every week. Paul recently shared how the care he received while spending 22 days in our hospitals made all the difference and is the reason 'he left hospital with his right foot'. After attending our Osborne Park Hospital Podiatry department, Paul was referred to the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Emergency Department to treat an infection. "The handover in the Emergency Department was as smooth as a gold medal baton handoff in a relay race," Paul said. "I was then moved to observation and another ward, where the doctors and nursing staff provided me with care way above any expectation that I can imagine." Immediate concerns were raised and Paul was scheduled in for surgery. "The entire vascular team that I was... -
Midwifery Antenatal Postnatal Service research shows benefits to both women and midwives 27 March 2026 A recent study led by Women and Newborn Health Service that evaluated midwifery antenatal and postnatal service will help inform the introduction of contemporary midwifery services across Australia and assist health services to scale up midwifery care. Titled ‘Midwifery Antenatal Postnatal Service (MAPS): A Retrospective Cohort Study Exploring Perinatal Outcomes and Consumer Satisfaction’, the study was recently published in Women and Birth Journal. Trialled at Osborne Park Hospital between October 2023 and December 2024, it aimed to explore the perinatal outcomes of women with the MAPS program, compared to those receiving standard maternity care. Led by a team of Women and Newborn Health Service researchers and clinicians, Professor Zoe Bradfield said the research was an important step in embedding MAPS as the primary model of care at Osborne Park Hospital. “This was a... -
Orthopaedic robotic-assisted surgery now at OPH 06 March 2026 In a first for North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), robotic-assisted surgical system is now being used in performing joint replacements of the hip, knee and shoulder at our Osborne Park Hospital (OPH). OPH Consultant Surgeon Dr Piet Rogers said the orthopaedic robot provides a way of accurately carrying out an exact plan to execute these replacements in patients who show worn out joints due to arthritis of varying kinds. "Joint replacements are a common but challenging operation that a lot of orthopaedic surgeons provide for their patients," Dr Rogers said. The MAKO machine uses a 3D CT image to capture each patient's unique anatomy, which allows for more correct implant positioning when compared to traditional techniques. It provides the opportunity to assess soft tissue tolerances and adjust the placement of implants to achieve the final position before cuts. "The robotic systems ...
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30/07/2025