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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...
Cuddle Cot donated in memory of baby Tidus 11 January 2024 Osborne Park Hospital has received the donation of a Cuddle Cot from a family who experienced the tragedy of a baby born still and wanted to support others going through the same experience. Cuddle Cots provide invaluable support to families during a time of grief and loss and allow parents and their loved ones to spend precious time before saying their final goodbyes to their littlest loved on...
Congratulations Leanda Verrier 29 November 2023 Congratulations to Leanda Verrier who was awarded the Mental Health Employee or Volunteer Excellence Award at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards. The WA Mental Health Awards showcase the dedication and contribution of individuals and teams who work to promote positive mental health. The Mental Health Employee or Volunteer Excellence Award recognises an outstanding contribution to mental health in W...
Congratulations Professor Yee Leung 27 November 2023 Congratulations to Professor Yee Leung who was recently awarded The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) President's Medal. Professor Leung was recognised for his exceptional dedication to the work of the College over many years. In particular, Yee's extensive work on committees including the Council and Board, and as a College Examiner and Traini...
Congratulations Dr Scott White 27 November 2023 Congratulations to Dr Scott White who was recently awarded The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Distinguished Service Medal. Dr Scott White was awarded for the remarkable contribution and impact he has made to the College over many years through his work on numerous committees, working groups and advisory groups, as well as his role as a Counci...