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Consultation open for Genetic Health WA Service Plan 07 May 2024 Genetic Health WA (GHWA) is seeking feedback on GHWA’s inaugural draft service plan. Based at our King Edward Memorial Hospital, GHWA provides genetic counselling, genetic testing, and family planning support for people impacted by certain genetic conditions. The plan outlines the future direction of the service to support Western Australians and aims to enhance the experience of those who use it. Stakeholders are encouraged to read the draft service plan and provide feedback via a short survey (external site). All responses will remain confidential and will only be used to inform the final service plan. Consultation closes on 31 May 2024. The draft service plan has been informed by feedback received from more than 300 GHWA stakeholders, including consumers and carers, GHWA staff, medical specialists and primary care providers, and representatives from patient organisations and... -
RSV immunisations protecting our littlest patients 03 May 2024 The new RSV immunisation is a gamechanger in paediatric medicine and it's now on offer to be administered at King Edward Memorial Hospital and Osborne Park Hospital before baby goes home. It’s hoped the immunisation will protect hundreds of babies from getting seriously ill or hospitalised this winter struggling to breathe. RSV infects up to two-thirds of all babies in their first year of life. Every year, the virus hospitalises more than 1,000 infants in WA. Research shows for every 25 doses administered to infants; one hospitalisation is prevented. During winter 2024 in the northern hemisphere this immunisation was 82% effective at preventing hospitalisations for RSV-related lower respiratory tract infection and 87% effective at preventing severe RSV illness requiring oxygen support. It is recommended that babies born during the RSV season receive a single dose of the vaccine be... -
Multiple Birth Association for WA celebrates 50 years 02 May 2024 The Multiple Birth Association of Western Australia is celebrating 50 years this year, increasing awareness and providing support for the unique challenges faced by parents of twins, triplets and more. The Multiple Birth Association was formed in May 1974 as the Twins Plus Club of WA by a group of mothers who felt the need for the companionship and sharing of experiences with other parents of multiple birth children. The association is a long-term tenant at King Edward Memorial Hospital and Kaye Ross, pictured with twins Bernadette and Ashton, and triplets Archer, Asher and Amour, has been a founding member of the association since 1974. The association is a not-for-profit organisation run by a committee of volunteer parents of multiple birth children. The group has grown to support over 500 families with advice, education and support services to multiple birth parents. The association p... -
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month 17 April 2024 April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and it is a timely reminder of how we can contribute to reducing sexual violence. Talking about consent and sexual assault matters, and it can help to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence. Staff at the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) can provide support and help make a difference to survivors of sexual assault across WA. If you live with past trauma, it is recognised that healthcare appointments may be difficult. Your wellbeing is very important, and you can have a say in how you would like to be treated by a healthcare provider. SARC has developed a Sensitive Practice Request Form to help you have a say in things that will get you through your healthcare appointment. It also helps healthcare providers with making sure your needs are met in a safe and comfortable environment. You can print out the Sensitive Practice Request form or ... -
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...
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20/12/2021