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Brotherly love – Live kidney donation 14 March 2024 A Goldfields truck driver has provided the ultimate act of love by donating a kidney to his brother. It was a routine blood test that unveiled Kim Gooding's kidneys were not working well, and he had chronic kidney disease. The father of two boy's health deteriorated quickly after the diagnosis, and he underwent regular dialysis at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital's Renal Unit. However, with little improvement it became obvious he would need a kidney transplant. For around 1,800 Australians currently on the organ transplant waitlist, it can be a matter of life and death. There are an additional 14,000 people on dialysis, some of whom may benefit from a kidney transplant. Kim's older brother Andrew said, we never had a conversation about it, I just went and got tested and I was a match. It was the ultimate gift, a second shot at life, a live kidney transplant just before Christmas 2023. The b... -
Rotary Nurse of the Year Awards 11 March 2024 We all have so much appreciation for the work nurses do every day and now it's your chance to show them how much you care. Nominations are now open for the 2024 Rotary Nurse of the Year Awards for both Osborne Park Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. The awards recognise nurses who have demonstrated innovation and excellence in health care by advancing the profession, building partnerships and making a difference in their area of practice. Nominate an outstanding nurse to be recognised in one of three categories, including graduate nursing, clinical practice and excellence in leadership. An overall winner will also be selected for each site. Osborne Park Hospital Nominations close 4pm, 3 April 2024 Nominate a nurse in one of the following categories: The Rotary Nurse of the Year Excellence in Graduate Nursing The Rotary Nurse of the Year Excellence in Clinical Practice ... -
Urology robot first for organisation 19 January 2024 Staff at Osborne Park Hospital began operating on the organisation's first surgical robot this week. The cutting-edge urology robot will support patients with prostate and kidney cancer. Robotic surgery is known to support shorter hospital stays, faster return to normal activities and less pain. Urology robots are less invasive than "open surgery", with the technology enabling surgeons to make precision incisions to reduce the impact on surrounding muscles and tissues. With robotic surgery, the movements of the surgeon’s hands are replicated by the robotic arms of the robot enabling the same dexterity of open surgery without requiring a large incision through skin and tissues. -
Please wear a mask 21 November 2023 Mask wearing is recommended for staff and visitors in clinical areas at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH). Mask wearing is required for high-risk areas at all times. These high-risk areas at OPH and KEMH are: Labour and Birth Suite, OPH and KEMH Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit, KEMH Assessment Unit, OPH Emergency Centre, KEMH Adult Special Care Unit, KEMH Neonatal Units, KEMH Thank you for your cooperation. -
Volunteers required for falls education 24 October 2023 Are you interested in being a valued part of our hospital community and passionate about making a difference to patients' lives? We are looking for volunteers to join our Falls Education Volunteer Program to promote safety and independence across both Osborne Park Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Volunteers will play a key role in falls prevention by providing personalised education for patients, and their families or carers, who are at risk of falling. You will help them identify their fall risks and develop prevention strategies using a simple and easy to follow workbook. Comprehensive training and resources will be provided to help you work with patients to identify their fall risks and develop prevention strategies. You will be provided with ongoing support from the falls multidisciplinary team, including the clinical nurse consultant and the physiotherapist. Key responsib...
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30/07/2025