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NMHS COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in prime position 27 January 2022 Our fantastic vaccination team was front and centre for the City of Perth Skyshow this January 26 offering first, second and booster vaccinations to the general public across the afternoon and early evening. Lead by the senior nurse for the NMHS COVID-19 Vaccination Program, Ann Andrews, the team consisted of four nurse vaccinators, two administrative staff and an onsite pharmacist. Over 100 vaccinations were given, with 13 first doses, 11 second doses and 80 boosters. It was a great day according to Ann, “The clinic ran very smoothly thanks to a fabulous team and the public were very receptive to obtaining information and receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations.” And as an added bonus the staff were able to view the sky show from a first-class location. "It was amazing!” said Ann. -
Amoebic meningitis risk 22 January 2022 With the unprecedented heat in WA, the Department of Health has released a timely warning about the potential of infection from the rare but deadly Amoebic Meningitis. Managing Scientist Richard Theobald explained that, as amoebae thrive in water temperatures between 28˚C and 40˚C, it should be assumed that any warm fresh water potentially contains the Naegleria fowleri amoeba. “The infection can affect people at any age. However, children and young adults are usually more susceptible to the infection due to their recreational water use and activities.” Amoebic meningitis is caused by a single-celled amoeba that lives in fresh water and damp soil. The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, can survive in soil for a long time and still reactivate when put in fresh water. Although there has not been a case of amoebic meningitis in Western Australia since the 1980s, Mr Theobald urged people... -
Preferred site identified for new women and newborn hospital 20 January 2022 In this exciting milestone for the project, and indeed for all of us at WNHS, the Minister confirmed that it has been recommended that the new hospital will be built North of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) - G block. Formal endorsement of the preferred site is anticipated by the QEII Medical Centre Trust at its 4 February 2022 meeting. This announcement follows a comprehensive analysis and evaluation process of multiple sites at the QEIIMC. A key factor which contributed to the nomination of the North site is its large site footprint, which will allow for more efficient clinical linkages between the new hospital and SCGH, as well as maintaining acute services centrally on the campus. From a design perspective, the North site provides better opportunities to maximise natural lighting, access to views and better potential for upper-level green spaces to enhance patient and staff amen... -
Community Midwifery Programs opens Atwell Clinic 17 January 2022 The CMP team are excited to announce that the new Atwell Community Midwifery Program (CMP) Clinic has recently opened, bringing maternity care for women in the southern suburbs closer to their home. As the only publicly funded home birth program of its kind in Australia, the Community Midwifery Program consists of 14 midwives working together in a midwifery group practice (MGP) model of care. The CMP offers the option of birthing at home, at the Family Birth Centre, in stand-alone birthing rooms or at a public hospital with a known midwife. The CMP provides all antenatal care in the community at one of their three clinics and approximately 450 ‘low risk’ women choose this model of pregnancy care each year. Located in Atwell, women in the southern suburbs who choose Community Midwifery Program will have access to the same quality of care they would receive in a hospital enviro... -
King Eddies’ welcomes WA Metro’s first baby of 2022 05 January 2022 Baby Imogen came early for parents Rebekah and Ben, assisted by Primary Midwife Amber at King Edward Memorial Hospital, at 12:12am. Mum Rebekah said she hadn’t had time to go on maternity leave, let alone prepare at home for the arrival of impatient Imogen, who came three weeks early at 36+3, weighing a healthy 2.65kg! After spending four days at KEMH, Rebekah said they were happy to be back at home and introduce Imogen to their son. “Thank you to the great staff at KEMH for all of their help. I recovered quickly and am in ‘go-mode’ now!” The next baby born was at Midland at 12:17am then Armadale at 12:42am. All wonderful starts to the New Year.
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20/12/2021