Media Releases

Other Media Releases may be found on the Department of Health site, and on the Minister for Health's site.
Community News Articles also appear each fortnight across all 16 Community Newspaper publications in the metropolitan area.

Almanac September 2008 : Almanac Newsletter 09 2008 (Oct 2008) Almanac Magazine Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital September Issue 2008 Record number: 17423 File Type: pdf
Colin Harrison, our medical imaging technologist has won a Bronze Medal at the 2008 Paralympics in Sailing. : Paralympics sailing winner (16 Sep 2008) Record number: 16960 File Type: pdf
Tania Coutts, Registered Nurse, Endoscopy Unit, Kaleeya Hospital, August 2008, Employee of the Month award : August 2008 (5 Sep 2008) Tania Coutts, Registered Nurse, Endoscopy Unit, Kaleeya Hospital, August 2008 Record number: 16863 File Type: pdf
More Western Australians hurt not using seatbelts or helmets, 2007 RPH Trauma Registry Report : Media Statement (08/08/2008) Press Release More road users are being maimed on WA roads for refusing to use helmets and seatbelts Record number: 16354 File Type: pdf
Christopher Gordon CN, V6 Employee of the Month award : July 2008 And the winner is… (Aug 2008) In 1995 Christopher Gordon joined the V6 team as a permanent member of staff and within a short period was promoted to clinical nurse. His progression demonstrates Chris’s remarkable commitment and outstanding clinical knowledge and skills that he shares with his colleagues. Of particular note is his passion for, and specialist skills in, the areas of Dermatology and wound care. His commitment to high quality patient care is well known and respected amongst team members. Record number: 16322 File Type: pdf
New hyperbaric chamber for Fremantle Hospital : Press Releases (23/07/2008) There’s been a new arrival at Fremantle Hospital - her name is Rebecca but this is no ordinary arrival. Rebecca, which was funded by the Commonwealth Government’s Pathways Home Program, is the newest chamber to be installed in the hospital’s Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. Record number: 15914 File Type: pdf
Jenny Akker, Employee of the Month : June 2008 (11 Jul 2008) Employee of the Month, June 2008 was Jenny Akker. Her colleagues described her as compassionate to patients and their visitors and a great role model for other staff. Record number: 15846 File Type: pdf
Jenny Akker Ward Clerk, B7N, Employee of the Month award : June 2008 And the winner is... (7 Jul 2008) June 2008. During her time in B7N, Jenny has been described by peers as compassionate towards patients and visitors, a positive role model for staff members and a great representative of Fremantle Hospital. Record number: 15744 File Type: pdf
Special delivery on International Midwives Day at AKMH : SMAHS press release, Armadale AHS-International Midwives Day (07/05/2008) Baby, Zeth Michael `Thunder` Storm was an extra special delivery for the midwives at Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital because he was the first baby to be born in Perth on International Midwives Day, May 5. Record number: 15200 File Type: pdf
Almanac June 2008 : Almanac Newsletter 06 2008 (25/06/2008) Almanac Magazine Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital June Issue 2008 Record number: 15372 File Type: pdf
Rockingham Peel Group Newsletter May 2008 : Rockingham Newsletter May 2008, Rockingham Magazine (25/06/2008) Newsletter for Rockingham Peel, Rockingham Magazine, May 2008 issue Record number: 15373 File Type: pdf
Feast of psychiatry, 12th November 2008 : (24 Jun 2008) The South Metropolitan Mental Health Service (SMMHS) hosted a psychiatry conference attracting delegates and speakers from around the world Fremantle.around the state. Record number: 15316 File Type: pdf
Claire Connolly, Clinical Nurse, W4 3, Employee of the Month award : May 2008 And the winner is... (Jun 2008) Claire has been described by her colleagues as having numerous abilities, perhaps chief amongst these being her communication and highly effective interpersonal skills. In addition to being very supportive of her co-workers, Claire is a well motivated and motivating team member, with an inspiring commitment to providing the best possible care for elderly patients with mental illnesses Record number: 15184 File Type: pdf
New radiology interface to improve care for patients : SMAHS press release, Armadale AHS-Radiology (22/05/2008) It`s exciting times for medical imaging in Perth with a two year project coming to fruition this week the result will be a new radiology interface that links the public and private hospitals and health services. Record number: 15201 File Type: pdf
Volunteer drivers needed for hospital transport service : SMAHS press release, Bentley VolunteerDriver (22/05/2008) Bentley Hospital is looking for community minded, friendly, caring people to become volunteer drivers for their rehabilitation patients Record number: 15203 File Type: pdf
New electronic beds : SMAHS press release, Fremantle FH - new electronic beds (21/05/2008) Nurses and patients at Fremantle and Kaleeya Hospitals are all reaping the benefits of the arrival of 70 new electric beds. Record number: 15193 File Type: pdf
Local Florist helps to brighten Rockingham Kwinana’s Emergency Department : SMAHS press release, Rockingham RKDH-florist (15/05/2008) Every Friday the Rockingham Beach Florist generously donates a beautiful floral arrangement to the Emergency Department (ED) at Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital (RKDH). Record number: 15204 File Type: pdf
Nora Lane, Clinical Nurse Manager, D4, Employee of the Month award : April 2008 And the winner is... (12 May 2008) Nora has been described by colleagues as a great manager who takes particular attention to detail, she leads the way in optimal and quality care. She strongly believes in education and professional development and supports staff in these endeavours, in order to provide ongoing improvements in patients care. Record number: 14664 File Type: pdf
Come to Woolstores shopping centre for a free check up : Stay on your feet and celebrate your good health! (05/09/2008) Press Release Fremantle Hospital Ladies` Auxiliary volunteer Marjorie Gilbert is an excellent example of how staying healthy is as easy as staying on your feet Record number: 16997 File Type: doc
World Kidney Day at Fremantle Hospital : (05/03/2008) Fremantle Hospital Renal patient Susan Hill knows all about dialysis and renal transplants. Record number: 13490 File Type: pdf
Miracles do happen just ask Ronald : SMAHS press release, Fremantle FH - Luck of the Irish (24/04/2008) RONNIE Traynor has a lot to be thankful for and he doesn’t attribute it all to the luck of the Irish, despite hailing from Dublin, but rather to staff at Fremantle Hospital and several guardian angels Record number: 15192 File Type: pdf
Fremantle Hospital staff influenza vaccination program a huge success. : FH-fluvac (16/04/2008) As part of the campaign to keep families and patients `flu-free`this winter, staff at Fremantle Hospital have done their part by participating in a vaccination drive. Record number: 14149 File Type: pdf
Changed traffic conditions at Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital : SMAHS press release, Rockingham Changed traffic conditions April 08 (15/04/2008) As work continues on Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital’s (RKDH) $100 million redevelopment, staff, patients and visitors are being kept on their toes as the ground literally moves around them. Record number: 15206 File Type: pdf
Staff support `flu free` call : Fremantle Hospital (Apr 2008) There was an overwhelming response by staff of Fremantle Hospital to the annual flu vaccination program - hundreds lined up to become `flu free` at the official launch. Record number: 14000 File Type: pdf
Changed traffic conditions at Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital : (24/03/2008) As work continues on Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital`s (RKDH) $100 million redevelopment, staff, patients and visitors are being kept on their toes as the ground literally moves around them. Record number: 14147 File Type: pdf
Southern suburb mums, to, be chose to birth locally : SMAHS press release antenatal transfer to BHS (13/03/2008) In the past year 260 new mothers living in Bentley and surrounding suburbs have given birth closer to home, thanks to an antenatal transfers program devised by Women and Newborn Health Service and Bentley Health Service (BHS). Record number: 15202 File Type: pdf
Almanac, March 2008 : Almanac Newsletter 03 2008 (11 Mar 2008) Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital March 2008 Record number: 13489 File Type: pdf
Brave new world : Press Release September 24th 2008 (03/10/2008) After 30 years Margaret has retired as head of Fremantle Hospital`s Sterile Supply Department, HSSD, a specialised job sterilising theatre instruments Record number: 17445 File Type: pdf
Courageous children inspire Fremantle : SMAHS press release, Fremantle FH - Bravery Award press release 2008 (03/06/2008) Fremantle Dockers Bravery Award, The Fremantle Football Club and the South Metropolitan Area Health Service (SMAHS) joined forces again this season to present the annual Bravery Awards Record number: 15191 File Type: pdf
New initiative helps elderly in the Emergency Department : CC team (03/04/2008) A special team of multi-disciplinary health professionals has been formed at Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital`s Emergency Department to assist elderly patients to remain at home. Record number: 14146 File Type: pdf
Fremantle Hospital nurse wins scholarship : (03/04/2008) Fremantle Hospital Theatre Recovery Nurse Libby Stearne has won a study scholarship to help her finance her second year of postgraduate study in her quest to qualify as a midwife. Record number: 14152 File Type: pdf
Music to open your mind, minding your mental health : 30 March 2008 (Mar 2008) Kings Square will rock to a different beat on Sunday 30th March as the Kill Devil Hills use their Music to Open the Minds of Fremantle visitors Record number: 13518 File Type: pdf
Fremantle Hospital helping patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases : (22/02/2008) The world-class management of patients with severe and hard-to-manage Crohn`s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis that is undertaken at Fremantle Hospital has now been recognised with the decision to officially open the Centre for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health, Mr John Hyde, MLA, officially launched the Centre today saying that through the specialist integrated medical service provided by the Centre many hundreds of patients will continue to benefit. Record number: 13491 File Type: pdf
National recognition for Fremantle Hospital`s Radiology Department : (19/02/2008) Patients at Fremantle Hospital will continue to get top-quality medical treatment after it was announced yesterday that the hospital`s radiology service was the first public facility in WA to gain a prestigious national accreditation. Record number: 13493 File Type: pdf
Jane Bartlett, Secretary, Theatres February 2008 Employee of the Month award : February 2008 And the winner is... (12 Feb 2008) Jane is always cheerful, courteous to all staff and patients and has a great sense of humour. She has a great work ethic and is always supportive of all staff -- medical, nursing, clerical and patient support. Record number: 13476 File Type: pdf
All in a heart beat : Press Release 2 Oct 2008 (02/10/2008) Sarah Hickey says she has her life back thanks to Fremantle Hospital Cardiologist Dr Andrew Liu, Sarah Hickey CCT Record number: 17444 File Type: pdf
Nurse Practitioners appointed at Fremantle Hospital’s Emergency Department : (01/04/2008) In January, The Department of Health designated Fremantle Hospital Emergency Department ED as an area of practice for Nurse Practitioners. Record number: 14150 File Type: pdf
Fremantle Hospital leads the state in Anaesthetics equipment : (01/02/2008) Patients at Fremantle Hospital will be the first in WA to benefit from new Anaesthetic Workstations that enables doctors and nurses to better monitor a patient’s breathing while undergoing surgery. Record number: 13494 File Type: pdf
Susi O`Brien, Senior Pharmacist, Employee of the month : December 2007 And the winner is (Jan 2008) Susi O`Brien has worked at Fremantle Hospital, Pharmacy Department for over 10 years. She is described by colleagues as hard working, efficient, supportive and a very energetic team member. Also credited with being the department’s `guru`, staff greatly appreciate Susi for her important contribution in maintaining the department’s high standards. December 2007 Employee of the month winner Record number: 12538 File Type: pdf
Smoko over at RPH : (13 Dec 2007) Long time smoker Clive Peters, who works in the mailroom at Royal Perth Hospital, will be quitting the cigarettes on January 1 thanks to the Smoke Free WA Health System Policy. Record number: 12076 File Type: pdf
Fremantle Hospital announces new student nurse model : (5 Dec 2007) Retaining student nurses in the workforce is one aim of a new program supporting students and graduate nurses announced at Fremantle Hospital (FH) recently. The Team Leader Model is designed to improve the supervision of students placed in hospital who will be placed on rosters with responsibility for patients under a nursing supervisor. Record number: 12176 File Type: pdf
Baby boon on Fremantle Hospital`s surgical ward B7North : (5 Dec 2007) Fremantle Hospital nurses is taking its family friendly workplace to new levels with an unprecedented baby boom among the nurses on the hospital’s surgical ward (B7North). Over the past 18 months 12 mothers have had 15 babies (including two sets of twins) and there are two more nurses who are pregnant. Record number: 12177 File Type: pdf
Second Fremantle Diabetes study call for 2000 participants : (4 Dec 2007) MRS Margaret Rowe of Booragoon will be one of the first people to sign up for a new Diabetes Study which starts this month out of Fremantle Hospital Record number: 12174 File Type: pdf
Moss Street staff support Smith Family : (4 Dec 2007) The Moss Street Centre in East Fremantle offers an out patient service for Fremantle Hospital`s Department of Community and Geriatric Medicine providing between 800 and 900 appointments a month to the community. Record number: 12175 File Type: pdf
Congratulations Cheryal Tucker, Secretary, Anaesthetic Department, Employee of the Month October 2007 : October 2007 (Dec 2007) Fremantle Hospital`s Director of operations, Alex Smith presented our October Employee of the Month, Cheryal Tucker with her award at a morning tea. Cheryal is the coordinating force behind the Anaesthetic Department, one of the largest departments in the hospital, and she is a very valuable team member. Record number: 11897 File Type: pdf
Michael Wehrhahn, Registrar Infectious Diseases Department, Employee of the Month : November 2007 And the winner is (Dec 2007) January. As the face of Infectious Diseases on the clinical front line at Fremantle Hospital, Michael has gained the respect and trust of medical and nursing staff at all levels of seniority. Through his hard work, patience and excellent communication, Michael has made a major contribution to the promotion and achievement of optimal infection prevention and management practices throughout the South Metropolitan Area Health Service. Record number: 11933 File Type: pdf
Almanac, November 2007 : (26 Nov 2007) Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital November 2007 Record number: 11821 File Type: pdf
Armadale Health Service on track to make a healthy News Year`s resolution : (21 November 2007) With Christmas almost upon us and the New Year only around the corner it will be the Armadale Health Service that moves forward into 2008 with a strong New Year`s resolution – to go Smoke Free. Record number: 12077 File Type: pdf
M M`s continues at Armadale, Kelmscott Memorial Hospital : (20 Nov 2007) The Matching Medications patient safety program at Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital is aimed at ensuring effective medication therapy. As part of the ongoing program patients coming into hospital are encouraged to bring their current medications with them. Record number: 12078 File Type: pdf
New SAIFE Team help in the Emergency Department : (20 Nov 2007) A new program at Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital (AKMH) is helping to treat patients more effectively in the Emergency Department. The introduction of Allied Health Specialised Assessment and Intervention for the Emergency Department (SAIFE) Team aims to provide a comprehensive allied health assessment to appropriate patients who are over 65, or who have particular health risk factors. Record number: 12079 File Type: pdf
Wheelchair amnesty for Fremantle Hospital : (20 Nov 2007) Wheelchairs belonging to Fremantle Hospital often end up in the strangest places – in parks, at the railway station, left in shopping centres and in car parks and even in garden sheds. A record number – 60 in fact – have not been returned to the Hospital during the year. Each chair has a $500 replacement value and the Hospital is keen to get as many back as possible. Record number: 12173 File Type: pdf
Rockingham Peel Group Newsletter October 2007 : Rockingham Magazine (19 Nov 2007) Newsletter for Rockingham Peel October 2007 Record number: 11777 File Type: pdf
Survey springs shopping spree : (16 Nov 2007) Emergency Department nurse Sally Vickery was all smiles after winning a $100 Myer voucher simply for providing feedback in a recent Rockingham-Peel survey. With the Rockingham Peel Group, which includes Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital and Murray District Hospital, set to go smoke free from 1 January 2008, the sites are working hard to ensure the transition to a smoke free environment is as uncomplicated as possible for all staff, patients and visitors. Record number: 12165 File Type: pdf
Cheryal Tucker, Secretary, Anaesthetic Department, Employee of the Month : October 2007 And the winner is... (15 Nov 2007) Cheryal has worked in the health sector for many years and has been working in the Anaesthetic Department at Fremantle since March. Cheryal’s colleagues say she is a quiet achiever who impresses everybody with her `can do` attitude. Cheryal is extremely capable, hard-working, unassuming, polite and cheerful. Record number: 11760 File Type: pdf
Revolutionary surgical procedure implant device to restore hearing for local woman with significant deafness : (7 Nov 2007) International surgeon visits Fremantle Hospital to assist with operation. A new surgical procedure and revolutionary implant device placed on the `round window` will be used in a unique operation at Fremantle Hospital on Friday, 9th November 2007, to restore the hearing of local woman Lillian Jameson who suffers from mixed hearing loss. Record number: 12172 File Type: pdf
Birthday celebrations as Fremantle Hospital Children’s Ward turns 80 : (6 Nov 2007) Birthday cake was the order of the day on the Children’s Ward at Fremantle Hospital when staff and patients celebrated the wards` 80th birthday on Tuesday. Health Minister and Member for Fremantle Jim McGinty called in to help cut the cake and meet some of Fremantle Hospital’s youngest patients and some of the staff who care for them. Record number: 12171 File Type: pdf
Staff put a spring in their step at Bentley Health Service : (5 Nov 2007) This week has ushered in the end to staff smoking on Bentley Health Service sites. Staff at BHS have been asked to cease smoking on site from November 5, as the first step to Bentley Health Service becoming completely smoke-free by January 1 2008. The next step will be cessation of smoking for patients and visitors on site from January 1 2008. Record number: 12080 File Type: pdf
Be Active Open Minds Open Doors Art Exhibition celebrates Mental Health Week : (2 Nov 2007) `We must enter the public dimension, we must come out in the open and face everyone showing what we have done, fully conscious of the problem of freedom,` Patrick Lydon, KCAT Ireland.Malcolm Drain`s award winning artwork, Birth of an Idea, is inspiration for other artists to enter the 2007 Be Active Open Minds Open Doors art exhibition to be held at The Alma Street Centre during Mental Health Week. Record number: 12170 File Type: pdf
Hospital chapel is deconsecrated : (29 Oct 2007) A special Deconsecration Ceremony was held in the Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital chapel on Tuesday 30 October, to commemorate its closing due to the redevelopment works. Record number: 12164 File Type: pdf
Clean Hands, Safe Hands initiative at Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital : (18 Oct 2007) Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital (RKDH) has launched a Clean Hands Safe Hands initiative as part of International Infection Control Week. Clean Hands Safe Hands is aimed at reinforcing the importance of Hand Hygiene amongst patients, visitors and staff. Record number: 12161 File Type: pdf
New project manager appointed for hospital redevelopment : (18 Oct 2007) Steve Marshall has been appointed as the new Capital Works Project Coordinator for the Rockingham Peel Group, and with work progressing at a rapid rate on the new $100 million redevelopment at Rockingham Hospital, he has his work cut out for him. Record number: 12162 File Type: pdf
Launch of Murray District Health Centre plans : (10 Oct 2007) The plans for the new $5.4 million Murray District Health Centre have been released in a Public Forum held at the Pinjarra Football Pavilion. Record number: 12163 File Type: pdf
Robert , Bob Wilshusen, Intensive Therapy Assistant, Psychiatry, Employee of the Month September 2007 : And the winner is... (8 Oct 2007) Bob has worked with Alma Street clients for many years, always goes beyond the call of duty to assist clients and staff and his past experience is most valued by all at Alma Street. Employee of the Month September 2007 Record number: 11118 File Type: pdf
Happy 5th Birthday Radio Lollipop : (24 Sep 2007) Radio Lollipop celebrated its fifth birthday at Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital with a birthday cake shared by Radio Lollipop volunteers and staff members at the hospital. Record number: 12082 File Type: pdf
Rockingham Peel Diabetes Service wins National Award : (20 Sep 2007) Rockingham-Peel Group diabetes educator Maxine Schlaeppi has been awarded a $5000 grant in an annual national diabetes award. The 2007 Abbott Diabetes Care Service Development grant and certificate were awarded to Maxine for her work in the `creation of a multidisciplinary insulin infusion clinic,` and it is the first time the award has been won in Western Australia. Record number: 12160 File Type: pdf
Be Active Open Minds Open Doors Art Exhibition celebrates Mental Health Week : (17 Sep 2007) `We must enter the public dimension, we must come out in the open and face everyone showing what we have done, fully conscious of the problem of freedom,` Patrick Lydon, KCAT Ireland.Malcolm Drain`s award winning artwork, Birth of an Idea, is inspiration for other artists to enter the 2007 Be Active Open Minds Open Doors art exhibition to be held at The Alma Street Centre during Mental Health Week. Record number: 12169 File Type: pdf
Rockingham, Peel hospitals set to butt out! : (14 Sep 2007) The Rockingham–Peel group is set to become smoke free from 1 January 2008 as part of a statewide health policy to protect staff, patients and visitors from the harmful effects of smoking. A special group has been established with representatives from across various areas in the health service to offer staff support and consultation in the process. Record number: 12159 File Type: pdf
Phase 2 of hospital`s redevelopment begins Rockingham Kwinana Group : Rockingham Kwinana Hospital Phase 2 works press release (13/09/2007) Press release about Rockingham Kwinana Hospital development Record number: 10619 File Type: pdf
Phase 2 of hospital`s redevelopment : (12 Sep 2007) Phase 2 of the hospital1s $100 million redevelopment is about to get under way with the contract recently being awarded to Cooper and Oxley. Phase 1 is already well under way with the building of the new medical, paediatric and high dependency units are starting to take shape. Record number: 12158 File Type: pdf
Are your hands really clean? : (11 Sep 2007) Ever been to the dentist and they have given you one of those red pills to chew that highlights plaque and demonstrates just how badly you are cleaning your teeth? Well the hand-wash equivalent is being used at Fremantle Hospital to demonstrate just how easy it is to clean your hands properly using a gel after washing Record number: 12168 File Type: pdf
Stay on Your Feet Week campaign launched : (10 Sep 2007) Fremantle Hospital kiosk volunteer Marjorie Gilbert is taking steps to stay on her feet with regular eye and health checks and medication reviews with pharmacists to ensure she stays well. Mrs Gilbert is part of a local Fremantle Hospital campaign to raise awareness of falls prevention in her local community during Stay on Your Feet Week, September 23rd–29th Record number: 12167 File Type: pdf
Rockingham and Murray Hospitals welcome new roles : (27 Aug 2007) The Rockingham–Peel Group is looking forward to the future as it announces two very important additions to the hospital and community. Record number: 12156 File Type: pdf
RKDH hospital volunteers needed : (14 Aug 2007) The Rockingham/Kwinana District Hospital (RKDH) Auxiliary has just had its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Joan Salter has been elected as the new Auxiliary President. Joan Salter has been a member of the RKDH Auxiliary for just under ten years and said it is the friendships and camaraderie that she enjoys most about being an auxiliary member. Record number: 12086 File Type: pdf
Rehabilitation patients settle into Kaleeya Hospital. : (9 Aug 2007) Barbara Wharton will always remember her 70th birthday. Not because of the planned birthday celebrations, rather her life was saved when surgeons removed part of her right leg to fight off a devastating infection. Record number: 12166 File Type: pdf
Disability access, inclusion plan, Improving access for people with disabilities, Large print version in PDF : (Aug 2007) Fremantle Hospital and Health Service (FHHS) is currently finalising its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP); ensuring community members with disabilities have equal access to information and services. FHHS invites members of the public to review and comment on any aspect of the DAIP and its impact on community access to information and services. Record number: 10200 File Type: pdf
Disability access, inclusion plan, Improving access for people with disabilities, PDF version : (June 2007) Fremantle Hospital and Health Service (FHHS) is currently finalising its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP); ensuring community members with disabilities have equal access to information and services. FHHS invites members of the public to review and comment on any aspect of the DAIP and its impact on community access to information and services. Record number: 10198 File Type: pdf
Disability access , inclusion Plan, Improving access for people with disabilities, Microsoft Word version : (June 2007) Fremantle Hospital and Health Service (FHHS) is currently finalising its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP); ensuring community members with disabilities have equal access to information and services. FHHS invites members of the public to review and comment on any aspect of the DAIP and its impact on community access to information and services. Record number: 10199 File Type: doc
Elizabeth`s shoes are made for walking : April 2007 Ms Elizabeth Tassell, Internal Courier: Employee of the Month (14/05/2007) Elizabeth Tassell is somewhat of a celebrity at Fremantle Hospital, and now it`s official. The mail room employee has been chosen as Employee of the Month for April 2007 by her peers. Elizabeth, who walks about 40 kilometres a day across the hospital delivering mail and other items, is perhaps the best known staff member at the hospital, one of the few who is recognised by first name alone. Record number: 8053 File Type: pdf
Violet Ribbon Day 2007 : (18/04/2007) Violet Ribbon Day is a health promotion initiative which aims to raise awareness of bladder health issues. Fremantle Hospital staff are supporting the Continence Advisory Service of WA to encourage the public to buy and wear a violet ribbon on Thursday 26 April as part of the promotion. Record number: 8057 File Type: pdf
Health News : April 2007 Edition 6: Community Newspaper advertorials (Apr 2007) Articles published in Community newspapers. Shorter wait as surgery list drops; Helping to stay healthy and out of hospital; Keeping people well at home; Faster response for mental health; Local and important health contact information; Eyes on the road after surgery; Surgery fixes prostate problem; Staying healthy and out of hospital; Staying healthy and out of hospital; Hip and happening after surgery Record number: 7627 File Type: pdf
Health News : March 2007 (Mar 2007) Articles published in Community newspapers. Fremantle nurses ready to respond; Kaleeya Hospital prepared for early bird; All in a day’s work with ASI; Free health advice is only a phone call away; Super nurses provide best care; Nursing role model a shining star Record number: 7270 File Type: pdf
Record number of Interns start at Fremantle Hospital : (8 Jan 2007) Fremantle Hospital`s largest single intake of new doctors have started their medical careers this week. Fifty new graduate doctors will rotate across various departments at Fremantle Hospital, Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital, Rockingham-Kwinana District Hospital and St John of God Hospital, Murdoch. Record number: 6886 File Type: pdf
Pixie Barrie, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Diabetes Education, Employee of the Month Winner : December 2006 And the winner is... (19 Dec 2006) This month our winner will be well known to many staff. Pixie has worked at Fremantle since 1991, originally as a registered nurse on V6, but most recently as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in the field of diabetes education. Record number: 6868 File Type: pdf
Baby boom for baby carers : Baby boom at Fremantle (14 Dec 2006) There will be nine extra Christmas stockings to fill this year for babies born to staff on Fremantle Hospital`s Children’s Ward. Between March 13 and November 17 2006 nine babies - three daughters and six sons - were born to eight paediatric nurses and a paediatric consultant causing the third such baby boom for staff on the ward in six years. Record number: 6887 File Type: pdf
Congratulations Stacy Edwards, Telephonist Communications Centre, Employee of the Month : November 2006 (1 Dec 2006) Stacy, who has worked the night shift on the hospital`s very busy switchboard for many years was nominated for her commitment to her job and the extra miles she goes in volunteering at so many Staff Social Club functions. Record number: 6872 File Type: pdf
Almanac, 2006 Dec : 2006/12 December 2006 (Dec 2006) Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital December 2006 Record number: 6072 File Type: pdf
Kaleeya blessed : (21 Nov 2006) CHAPLAINS, midwives and families came together last Saturday as Kaleeya Hospital`s Maternity Unit was blessed in a simple ecumenical ceremony. Record number: 6870 File Type: pdf
Patient transport fleet updated by Ladies` Auxiliary donation : (1 Nov 2006) PATIENT transport just went up a gear thanks to a generous donation by the Fremantle Hospital Ladies` Auxiliary. The Auxiliary donated over $52,000 to upgrade the Hospital`s patient transport fleet, which now includes three new station wagons, used to ferry patients to and from medical appointments. Record number: 5129 File Type: pdf
500th baby born at new Kaleeya maternity unit : (18 Oct 2006) Kaleeya Hospital`s new maternity unit has welcomed its 500th baby since opening in April. Record number: 4847 File Type: pdf
Kaleeya Hospital`s maternity unit wins StateWest award : (13 Oct 2006) Kaleeya Hospital`s maternity unit has won a major award for outstanding service to the community. Maternity unit staff at Kaleeya Hospital took out top honours in the 2006 StateWest Achievement Award for the successful establishment of a world-class maternity service earlier this year. Record number: 4848 File Type: pdf
Albie , Owen`s close shave, Albie is shaving his head to raise money for brain injury research : (12 Oct 2006) Albie Lyons has already had one close shave, when he was bashed and left for dead in August, and now that he is on the road to recovery he`s having another one. Albie is shaving his head to raise money for brain injury research. Record number: 4904 File Type: pdf
Ball masks replace surgical masks, Fremantle Hospital : SCORES of staff from Fremantle Hospital danced the night away at their social club`s annual Masquerade Ball at Fremantle Sailing Club. Media Contact: Baden Pratt 0404890056 (11 Oct 2006) SCORES of staff from Fremantle Hospital danced the night away at their social club`s annual Masquerade Ball at Fremantle Sailing Club. Record number: 4716 File Type: pdf
Dr Alison Smith thanks her colleagues : September 2006 Dr Alison Smith, Mental Health: Employee of the Month (1 Oct 2006) Celebrations in Mental Health A number of staff independently sent nominations with many describing Alison as a caring, compassionate and understanding doctor and colleague. Record number: 4781 File Type: pdf
Stacey Edwards, Telephonist Communications Centre, Employee of the month : November 2006 And the winner is.... (1 Oct 2006) A number of staff independently sent nominations describing Stacey as a pivotal person in the hospital. Stacey works alone in the communications centre on the night shift and is responsible for dealing with a multitude of enquiries, whether they come from the general public, nursing and medical staff, patients and their relatives Record number: 5716 File Type: pdf
Kaleeya Hospital midwives shine : (26 Sep 2006) MIDWIVES at Kaleeya Hospital’s Maternity Unit are leading their profession with eleven members of the unit now qualified to interpret pathology reports, order diagnostic tests and use their research skills to enhance the care of local women. Record number: 4849 File Type: pdf
Ramadan call to Quit smoking : The Muslim community across Perth in preparing for Ramadan (September 24 to October 23) and is using the holy month to encourage community members to stop smoking. Media Contact: Ali Biddiscombe, Public Relations Officer, SMAHS, 040 489 0057. (14 Sep 2006) THE Muslim community across Perth in preparing for Ramadan (September 24 to October 23) and is using the holy month to encourage community members to stop smoking. Record number: 4625 File Type: pdf
All tee`d up at Fremantle Hospital : Public Relations Officer SMAHS. 040 489 0057 (5 Sep 2006) FORMER and current nurses at Fremantle Hospital were tee`d up to win the annual Nurses Day Cup charity day held at the Royal Fremantle Golf Club last week. Public Relations Officer SMAHS. 040 489 0057. Record number: 4016 File Type: pdf
Walking the talk : Healthy Workforces and Healthy Partnerships was the focus of the 3rd annual South Metropolitan Population and Community Health Symposium held at Fremantle Hospital. Media Contact: Ali Biddiscombe. SMAHS Public Relations Officer. 040 489 0057. (31 Aug 2006) Healthy Workforces and Healthy Partnerships was the focus of the 3rd annual South Metropolitan Population and Community Health Symposium held at Fremantle Hospital. Record number: 4023 File Type: pdf
Health services report recognises unique nature of Peel region : Peel Health Services Framework was released today by the South Metropolitan Area Health Service (SMAHS): Media Contact: Liz Rehfeldt, ph: 6466 7818 or 0404 890 116 (29 Aug 2006) The Peel Health Services Framework - a report which identifies health issues facing the Peel community and outlines recommendation to address these issues, was released today by the South Metropolitan Area Health Service (SMAHS). Record number: 4009 File Type: pdf
Taking the first step : CAROLINE Calgaret is taking active steps towards preventing podiatry problems associated with her diabetes.Media Contact: Ali Biddiscombe. Public Relations Officer SMAHS. 040 489 0057 (29 Aug 2006) CAROLINE Calgaret is taking active steps towards preventing podiatry problems associated with her diabetes thanks to a team of mobile health professionals from The Healthy@ Home - Chronic Disease Management Team Record number: 4015 File Type: pdf
New MRI licence welcomed by Fremantle Hospital : Fremantle Hospital has welcomed news that their Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner has been offered an official licence from the Federal Government Media Contact: Ali Biddiscombe. Public Relations Officer. 040 489 0057. (22 Aug 2006) Fremantle Hospital has welcomed news that their Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner has been offered an official licence from the Federal Government. Record number: 4018 File Type: pdf
Additional dedicated Medical Ward opens at Fremantle Hospital : FREMANTLE Hospital has opened an additional dedicated medical ward Media Contact: Ali Biddiscombe. Public Relations Officer. SMAHS. 040 489 0057 (10 Aug 2006) FREMANTLE Hospital has opened an additional dedicated medical ward. Record number: 4017 File Type: pdf
$3 million boost for mental health services in Peel , Rockingham. : (8 Aug 2006) A $3million upgrade to mental health services in the Peel and Rockingham-Kwinana districts will help dozens of adults with severe mental illnesses and children with behavioural and emotional problems. contact: Rosalie Cobai 9220 5000 or 0407 383 117 http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au Record number: 4132 File Type: pdf
Continence Awareness Week, Fremantle : August 6 - 12 2006 NOT too many people feel that comfortable about talking about issues concerning incontinence. Media Contact: Adelle Yates SMAHS Public Relations Department. 9431 2456 or 0404 890 423 (4 Aug 2006) NOT too many people feel that comfortable about talking about issues concerning incontinence. FREMANTLE: Fran Lee Continence Adviser on 9431 2087 Record number: 3992 File Type: pdf
Judy Dowling, Clinical Nurse Manager, Employee of the Month first winner. : July 2006 And the winner is... (1 Aug 2006) Judy takes out line honours. FREMANTLE Hospital`s inaugural Employee of the Month, Judy Dowling, is also a passionate advocate for the 48 nurses under her direct care. Judy was nominated by her nursing colleagues for her qualities of honesty, fairness, staff and patient advocacy, hard work and compassion in her role. Record number: 3990 File Type: pdf
Peter Northcott on the other side, Peter Northcott, Medical Photographer, Employee of the Month celebrations. : October 2006 (1 Aug 2006) The camera was turned around the other way for the October 2006 Employee of the Month Award as Medical Photographer, Peter Northcott was annouced as the winner. Record number: 5473 File Type: pdf
Judy Dowling celebrates, Clinical Nurse Manager, Employee of the Month : July 2006 (1 Aug 2006) The stand-out nomination described Judy Dowling as both a team leader and a team member. It was their nomination, which outlined Judy`s qualities of honesty, fairness, staff and patient advocacy, hard-work and compassion that impressed the most. Record number: 6873 File Type: pdf
Lebanon Evacuation Close To Home : A Fremantle Hospital emergency response team has helped treat evacuees from war torn Lebanon at Perth’s International Airport. Media Contact: Adelle Yates – 9431 2456 / 0404 890 423 (27 Jul 2006) A Fremantle Hospital emergency response team has helped treat evacuees from war torn Lebanon at Perth`s International Airport Record number: 4021 File Type: pdf
Need for more nurses at Fremantle Hospital : THE rearrangement of the Medical Directorate at Fremantle Hospital has identified a need for more nurses. Media contact: Ali Biddiscombe Public Relations Officer SMAHS 9431 2007 /040 489 0057 (24 Jul 2006) THE rearrangement of the Medical Directorate at Fremantle Hospital has identified a need for more nurses. Wendy Holmes, Nursing Director, Medical Services, said the demand was across all medical wards. Record number: 4013 File Type: pdf
Prestigious award for Reservist Doctors : FREMANTLE Hospital doctors Gavin Coppinger and Norman Gray have been awarded the prestigious Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal Media Contact Adelle Yates, SMAHS Public Relations Officer – 9431 2456 / 040 489 0423 (19 Jul 2006) FREMANTLE Hospital doctors Gavin Coppinger and Norman Gray have been awarded the prestigious Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal for humanitarian services in a ceremony at Government House. Record number: 4019 File Type: pdf
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