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Research highlights need for understanding of endometriosis 02 November 2023 Congratulations to King Edward Memorial Hospital Clinician, Dr Jacqueline Frayne who recently had her paper published in the Australian Journal of General Practice. Her research on challenges in diagnosing and managing endometriosis highlights the need for us to better understand from a general practitioner's perspective, so we can best support women and reduce the diagnostic delay. This comes as new research from the Australian Government Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released new statistics reporting an increase to around 14 per cent of women aged 44 to 49 are estimated to have endometriosis. This increase indicates that 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with endometriosis in their lifetime. The rate of hospitalisations for the condition has also increased, doubling among women aged 20-24 over the past decade. The report includes the most recent prevalence estimates on the hi... -
Congratulations to our WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards (WANMEA) winners 09 October 2023 We're extremely proud to announce our 2023 WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards (WANMEA) winners: Sandra Vinciguerra, Jodie Atkinson and Dr Zoe Bradfield. Sandra Vinciguerra was the winner of the highly prestigious Nurse of the Year award as well as the Excellence in Primary, Public and Community Care award. Sandra's outstanding work as part of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program at North Metropolitan Health Service contributed significantly to the WA health system's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sandra has broken down barriers to vaccination ensuring her clients are informed of the risks and benefits and delivers the vaccine in a safe and non-threatening environment. She provided more than 600 vaccinations, from the local park to remote areas across WA to support the community. She was recognised for being an excellent clinician who has fostered a special rapport with vulnerable and divers... -
BreastScreen mobile clinic is coming to King Edward Memorial Hospital 07 September 2023 BreastScreen WA's free screening mammogram service is coming to King Eddies from 28 September to 16 October. Women 40 years and over with no symptoms are eligible for a free screening mammogram. Breast cancer is the most common life threatening cancer for women and 1 in 7 women in Australia will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Having a screening mammogram (breast x-ray) every two years significantly increases the chance of a woman surviving breast cancer and reduces the amount of treatment required. More than 75 per cent of breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50. Dates may be subject to change. If visit dates are not suitable participants are welcome to book at the clinic in a different town or at any of the BreastScreen permanent clinics. To make your free screening mammogram appointment, book online (external site) or call 13 20 50. -
BreastScreen WA Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2023 07 September 2023 Each year BreastScreen WA hosts a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to celebrate achievements and acknowledge their supporters. The sit-down breakfast event will host special guest speakers who are women who have achieved wonderful things throughout their career. This year’s guest speakers are the 2023 WA Senior Australian of the Year, Theresa Kwok and 2023 WA Australian of the Year, Professor Samar Aoun. Join BreastScreen WA for the 2023 Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Monday 23 October at as we reflect and celebrate the past year at Fraser’s Restaurant. Purchase your tickets here (external site). Guest Speakers Theresa Kwok 2023 WA Senior Australian of the Year With a background in social work, Theresa Kwok has been helping migrants settle in Australia from the moment she arrived from Hong Kong 35 years ago. Theresa has supported older migrants from culturally and linguistically diverse (... -
The Mugbaloo (coolamon) is home 01 September 2023 Last month, the Director of Allied Health, Valda Duffield met with Cultural Leader Annie Milgin and her son Joseph Milgin from Nyikina Country, in hopes of returning the cultural artifact to its original owners. A cultural artifact that has been with Valda’s family for a long time. After a beautiful exchange, the Mugbaloo (coolamon) is now home, but not where Valda expected it to be. The Mugbaloo - a carved vessel traditionally used to carry water, food or sometimes a baby - travelled with Valda’s grandfather. The Mugbaloo was safely carried by horse, boat and train from Mount Anderson Station to Bunbury where it was lovingly cared for and protected for many years. It’s thought the cultural artifact was given to Valda’s grandfather during his time as a Stockman at Mount Anderson Station, prior to World War I. After Valda’s Grandfather passed, she decided the...
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20/12/2021
