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.
| Employee of the Month Valma Pettigrove, PSA W4 1 : And the winner is… Employee of the Month award
(19 Nov 2009) Valma have been described as a very friendly and positive person who goes above and beyond what is expected of her and is always bright and cheerful Record number: 25207 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin 28 : September 14, 2009 FHHS Bulletin No 28 Child Protection Week
(14 Sep 2009) Record number: 23971 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin 27, Flower girls cut their last stems : September 11, 2009 FHHS Bulletin No 27 Flower Girls V5
(11 Sep 2009) Beth Pilling and Coral Sweeting have been the angels of fragrance and colour on Ward V5 since 1990. Record number: 23957 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin 30, Fremantle Heart Patients Support Group Celebrations : September 18, 2009 FHHS Bulletin No 27 Fremantle Heart Patients Support Group celebrates 21st anniversary
(11 Sep 2009) Record number: 24013 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 26 Sustainable September : September 10, 2009 FHHS Bulletin 26
(10 Sep 2009) Sustainable September is an annual campaign organised by the WA Collaboration for sustainability Record number: 23928 File Type: pdf |
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| Russell Cronin, Senior Hyperbaric Technician, Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Employee of the Month award : August 2009 And the winner is....
(10 Sep 2009) Staff described him as being an exemplary team player, always cheerful and eager to assist in all matters requiring attention. Winner of the August 2009 Employee of the Month award Record number: 23929 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 25, Congratulations Mary : FHHS Bulletin 25
(4 Sep 2009) Fremantle Hospital`s Director of Nursing, A Professor Ruth Letts has praised Clinical Nurse Consultant, Mary Ivey, as the 2009 Metropolitan Registered Nurse of the Year. Record number: 23868 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin, Number 21, Gaging success of community donations : 31 Jul 2009 FHHS Bulletin No 21
(31 Jul 2009) Fremantle Ports new Chief Executive Offi cer Chris Leatt-Hayter, members of their executive and community relations team visited the hospital`s Gage Roads Transit Lounge last night to see first hand how donations made by them were helping patients, visitors and staff. Record number: 22984 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin, Bulletin Number 20, derby fever : July 24, 2009 FHHS Bulletin Number 20
(24 Jul 2009) Record number: 22904 File Type: pdf |
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| Almanac 2009 July : 2009/07 Almanac Newsletter 07 2009 (21 Jul 2009)
(21 Jul 2009) Almanac Magazine Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, July edition 2009, Issue 10 Record number: 22846 File Type: pdf |
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| Richa Sharma, Cleaner, Patient Support Services, Employee of the Month : June 2009 and the winner is...
(16 Jul 2009) Richa has been at Fremantle Hospital since January and her popularity just keeps growing. She has quickly become well known by a range of people across Fremantle Hospital who recognise her work ethic and enthusiasm. Many say that she provides a quality service in different areas of the hospital. June 2009 EOM Record number: 22813 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin, Bulletin Number 19, footballers visit children`s ward : July 16, 2009 FHHS Bulletin Number 19
(16 Jul 2009) Record number: 22814 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 18 2009 NAIDOC Week : 7 July, 2009 FHHS Bulletin 18
(07 Jul 2009) Fremantle Hospital will commemorate NAIDOC Week by fl ying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags outside CC Bennett lecture theatre. Record number: 22710 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 17 2009, 40 year anniversary celebration for kidney transplant patient : 3 July, 2009 FHHS Bulletin No17
(03 Jul 2009) Staff in our Renal Unit have celebrated a patient`s 40th anniversary since having a kidney transplant. Record number: 22693 File Type: pdf |
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| Megan Loneragan, Outpatient Diabetes Dietitian, Employee of the Month : May 2009 And the winner is...
(11 Jun 2009) Megan has been Outpatient Diabetes Dietitian at Fremantle hospital for 15 years. She started work in the outpatients clinic on B2 and then moved to the Diabetes Education Unit on F5. She then relocated to A Block six years ago, with the entire Diabetes Education Unit. Record number: 22297 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 13 2009, Fremantle Football Club visits Fremantle Hospital : May 22, 2009 FHHS Bulletin No 13 ,Dockers visit FHHS
(22 May 2009) Staff and patients across Fremantle Hospital have been treated to a special visit by players from the neighbouring Fremantle Football Club. Record number: 21863 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 12 2009 : F r e m a n t l e F o o t b a l l C l u b bravery Awards 2009 FHHS Bulletin no. 12
(15 May 2009) The 14th Fremantle Football Club Bravery Awards have been celebrated with great success again this year. Record number: 21787 File Type: pdf |
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| Jonathon Courtis, Physio Amputee Rehabilitation, Employee of the Month : And the winner is… Employee of the Month award
(12 May 2009) Jonathon has worked as a Physiotherapist at Fremantle Hospital for the past two and half years. During this time Jon has worked in many areas and wards at Fremantle and is currently the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Amputee Rehabilitation. Record number: 21739 File Type: pdf |
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| Melanie Mildenhall Cardiac Coach, Coronary Care Unit, Employee of the Month : March 2009 And the winner is...
(16 Apr 2009) Melanie has been part of the Coaching Patients on Achieving Cardiovascular Health program for the past two years. In this time she has worked hard to raise awareness of, and to educate staff and other clinicians at FHHS on the benefits of the program Record number: 21094 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 9 2009, Hand Hygiene launch
: Bulletin No.9 April 2009
(15 Apr 2009) Fremantle Hospital hosted a visit by WA Health Minister Dr Kim Hames who launched a new national program that will further boost WA hospital infection control measures. Record number: 21063 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 10 2009, Four hour rule : 16 April 2009 FHHS Bulletin No 10 Four hour rule bulletin
(15 Apr 2009) On 8 February 2009 Health Minister Dr Kim Hames announced that WA would introduce a Four Hour Rule Program as part of plans to streamline and enhance our patients’ journey through Fremantle Hospital Record number: 21089 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 8 2009, flu free : April 8 2009 FHHS Bulletin No 8
(09 Apr 2009) Fremantle Hospital and Health Service`s aim to keep staff and patients flu free this winter saw hundreds of staff line up for their free flu vaccination. Record number: 21046 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 6 2009, Employee of the Month Award : April 2009 FHHS Bulletin no. 6
(07 Apr 2009) Employee of the Month Award Record number: 21022 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 7 2009, Free `flu needle tomorrow Tuesday 7 April. The annual flu barbeque luncheon will be held outside L Block between noon and 2pm. !!! : April 6, 2009 FHHS Bulletin no. 7
(6 April 2009) With Winter just around the corner it`s that time of the year again for staff across Fremantle Hospital and Health Service (FHHS) to have their annual `flu needle. Record number: 21008 File Type: pdf |
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| New volunteers at Fremantle Hospital all heart : Media Statement
(3 Apr 2009) Canning Vale resident Trevor Patten and Attadale resident Dan Brown made their first visit to Fremantle Hospital today as trainee volunteers Record number: 21084 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 5 2009, World Kidney Day, Employee of the Month January winner Dr Sanjana Kondola : March 20, 2009 FHHS Bulletin no. 5
(20 Mar 2009) Preventative medicine was the winner when Fremantle Hospital staff went that extra yard again to highlight World Kidney Day. Dr Sanjana Kondola is the second doctor to be recognised with an Employee of the Month award (EOTM Record number: 20517 File Type: pdf |
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| A golden touch and a win for Shelley : March 19 2009 Media statement, Shelley Matcham Rugby star
(19 Mar 2009) Fremantle Hospital physiotherapist Shelley Matcham received a hero’s welcome when she returned to work from an international rugby competition in Dubai on Wednesday. Record number: 20587 File Type: pdf |
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| A golden touch and a win for Shelley : Media Statement
(19 Mar 2009) Fremantle Hospital physiotherapist Shelley Matcham received a hero`s welcome when she returned to work from an international rugby competition in Dubai on Wednesday. Record number: 21085 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 4 2009, Fremantle staff badges : March 20, 2009 FHHS Bulletin No.4
(18 Mar 2009) Most people have heard the adage `staff are our major asset` but at Fremantle Hospital and Health Service the words are put into action. Annually the hospital recognises long-serving staff with special presentations of badges that honour 10, 20, 30 or other decades of service March 20, 2009 FHHS Bulletin No.4 Record number: 20462 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 3 2009, Four hour rule : March 13, 2009 FHHS Bulletin No 3
(13 Mar 2009) Fremantle Hospital Executive Director (Acting) Dr Shirley Bowen has urged all staff to study and understand the whole-of-hospital Four Hour Rule initiative. Continuing a series of Bulletins about staff, achievements, departments and events. Record number: 20412 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 2 2009, Director of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine retires : 10 March 2009 FHHS Bulletin No 2
(10 Mar 2009) The retirement of Fremantle Hospital`s Dr Robert Wong ends an era of personal excellence in saving the lives and health of recreational and pearl divers across WA. The second in a series of Bulletins about staff, achievements, departments and events. Record number: 20361 File Type: pdf |
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| Music to open your mind, at King`s Square, Fremantle : Sunday 22 March 2009 2pm to 6 pm
(9 Mar 2009) live music, market stalls, kids activities, delicious food, featuring live music to be announced. Record number: 18671 File Type: pdf |
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| Music to open your mind, at King`s Square, Fremantle : Sunday 22 March 2009 2pm to 6 pm
(9 Mar 2009) live music, market stalls, kids activities, delicious food, featuring live music to be announced. Record number: 23832 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, Bulletin Number 1 2009, Rottnest Island Nursing Post : 6 March 2009 FHHS Bulletin No 1
(6 Mar 2009) Many agencies were put to the test when swimmers entered the water at Cottesloe for the annual swim to Rottnest Island The first in a series of Bulletins about staff, achievements, departments and events. Record number: 20344 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital hosts Japanese visit : FH Japanese visit
(25 Feb 2009) Fremantle Hospital went international last week when 12 health professionals from Yoshino Hospital, Japan visited. Media statement Record number: 20433 File Type: pdf |
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| Alcohol and drug specialist appointed at Fremantle Hospital : Media Statement
(23 February 2009) Fremantle Hospital Emergency Department has appointed a Drug and Alcohol specialist to help in the management of patients with substance misuse and dependence problems. Record number: 21083 File Type: pdf |
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| Expectant dads get tailored antenatal course at Kaleeya : KH Antenatal Courses
(20 Feb 2009) Simon Boccia of Port Kennedy is putting his experiences as a father of two young children, Lilly (2 years) and Mia (born Jan 7) to good use by leading a new antenatal class for Dads at Kaleeya Hospital in East Fremantle. Media statement Record number: 20432 File Type: pdf |
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| Physiotherapy gymnasiums keep patients well and out of hospital : Media Statement New physiotherapy gymnasium
(08 Jan 2009) Ambulatory Care facilities at Fremantle Hospital have been substantially improved thanks to a Commonwealth Government Pathways Home project which funded the refurbishment. Record number: 19158 File Type: pdf |
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| Almanac Christmas, December 2008 : 2008/12 Almanac Newsletter 12 2008
(23/12/2008) Almanac Magazine Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital and Health Service, issue December 2008 Record number: 18725 File Type: pdf |
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| Kevin Lee, Cleaner, Patient Support Services, Employee of the Month award : November 2008 And the winner is...
(11 Dec 2008) Employee of the month November 2008, November 2008 Kevin works to a very high standard and he has shown himself to be an integral part of infection control awareness. He has been described as an extremely efficient worker and he regularly performs over and above the usual duties for his role Record number: 18632 File Type: pdf |
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| Congratulations Veronika Connolly, Registered Nurse, F6, October 2008, Employee of the Month award
: October 2008
(26 Nov 2008) A formal presentation by the Executive team took place last week to celebrate Veronika’s Employee of The Month Award. This was followed by an afternoon tea shared with her colleagues in the F6 department. Veronika has dedicated all her adult life to Nursing and now after 24 years of service is ready to retire. We wish Veronika all the best! Record number: 18198 File Type: pdf |
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| Veronika Connolly, Registered Nurse, F6, October 2008, Employee of the Month award : October 2008
(13 Nov 2008) Veronika has dedicated all her adult life to Nursing, and she has given a total of 24 years service to Fremantle Hospital in different departments, such as D5, B3 and V6. She is currently working in F6, and has been since 1994 Record number: 17939 File Type: pdf |
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| Noel Ridge, Facilities Management, September 2008, Employee of the Month award : September 2008
(14 Oct 2008) Noel has been working in health for about 23 years and joined Fremantle Hospital three-and-a -half years ago. He has been described by colleagues as a valuable and excellent team member with many outstanding qualities. Noel is friendly with an approachable nature. He is dependable, reliable, honest and supportive Record number: 17540 File Type: pdf |
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| Brave new world : Press Release September 24th 2008
(03 Oct 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 |
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| All in a heart beat : Press Release 2 Oct 2008
(02 Oct 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 |
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| Almanac 2008 September : 2008/09, Almanac Newsletter 09 2008
(01 Oct 2008) Almanac Magazine Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital September Issue 2008 Record number: 17423 File Type: pdf |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Almanac 2008 June 25 : 2008/06, Almanac Newsletter 06 2008
(25 Jun 2008) Almanac Magazine Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital June Issue 2008 Record number: 15372 File Type: pdf |
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| Rockingham Peel Group Newsletter May 2008 : Rockingham Newsletter Care Coordination Team May 2008, Rockingham Magazine
(25/06/2008) Newsletter for Rockingham Peel, Rockingham Magazine, May 2008 issue, Care Coordination Team Record number: 15373 File Type: pdf |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Local Florist helps to brighten Rockingham Kwinana’s Emergency Department : SMAHS press release, Rockingham
RKDH-florist
(15 May 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Changed traffic conditions at Rockingham Kwinana District Hospital :
(15 Apr 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Southern suburb mums, to, be chose to birth locally : SMAHS press release antenatal transfer to BHS
(13 Mar 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 |
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| Almanac, 2008 March 11 : 2008/03, Almanac Newsletter 03 2008
(11 Mar 2008) Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital March 2008 Record number: 13489 File Type: pdf |
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| 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 |
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| World Kidney Day at Fremantle Hospital :
(05 Mar 2008) Fremantle Hospital Renal patient Susan Hill knows all about dialysis and renal transplants. Record number: 13490 File Type: pdf |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Music to open your mind, it`s L.I.F.E. Live, Informative, Fun, Entertainment : 22 March 2009
(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: 20362 File Type: pdf |
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| Fremantle Hospital helping patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases :
(22 Feb 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 |
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| National recognition for Fremantle Hospital`s Radiology Department :
(19 Feb 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Rockingham Peel Group Newsletter October 2007 : Rockingham Magazine
(19 Nov 2007) Newsletter for Rockingham Peel October 2007 Record number: 11777 File Type: pdf |
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| Almanac, 2007 November : 2007/11 Almanac Newsletter 11 2007
(19 Nov 2007) Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital November 2007 Record number: 11821 File Type: pdf |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Disability access, inclusion plan, Improving access for people with disabilities, Large print version in PDF :
(01 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: 22241 File Type: pdf |
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| Mary Rose Dourado Senior Physiotherapist, V6
Employee of the Month August 2007
: August 2007 And the winner is
(Aug 2007) Mary Rose has been a physio for over 30 years. She supports and teaches all staff (including new staff and students) in Neurology, running daily tutorials to provide specialist training. Record number: 9583 File Type: pdf |
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| Disability access , inclusion Plan, Improving access for people with disabilities, Microsoft Word version :
(01 Jun 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: 22242 File Type: doc |
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| Disability access, inclusion plan, Improving access for people with disabilities, PDF version :
(01 Jun 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: 22243 File Type: pdf |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Almanac, 2006 Dec : 2006/12 December 2006
(Dec 2006) Newsletter for Fremantle Hospital December 2006 Record number: 6072 File Type: pdf |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Healthy WA winners :
(18 Jul 2006) Fremantle Hospital`s new Executive Director Dr Mark Platell sponsored a special afternoon tea this week to congratulate staff on winning prestigious awards. Record number: 5413 File Type: pdf |
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| Clipping of a new kind for Fremantle Hospital Gardener : Fremantle Hospital`s head gardener Paul Edwards has traded his hedge trimmers for hair clippers as part of the World`s Greatest Shave to Care and Cure. Media Contact: (08) 6466 7800
(5 May 2006) Clipping of a new kind for Fremantle Hospital Gardener Fremantle Hospital`s head gardener Paul Edwards has traded his hedge trimmers for hair clippers as part of the World`s Greatest Shave to Care and Cure. Record number: 2814 File Type: pdf |
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| Nursing staff honoured : NINE nursing staff and one ward across the South Metropolitan Area Health Service (SMAHS) have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their profession Media Contact: (08) 6466 7800
(4 May 2006) NINE nursing staff and one ward across the South Metropolitan Area Health Service (SMAHS) have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their profession. Record number: 2812 File Type: pdf |
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| John Harris, Clinical Nurse, Ward V5, Employee of the Month : January 2007 And the winner is...
(1 Feb 2006) John started at Fremantle over nine years ago as a graduate nurse and has spent the last eight years working in a variety of nursing roles on Ward V5. John was described as a friendly, calm person who is always approachable, always understanding of the needs of patients and their relatives. John is an exceptional role model to junior staff, professional at all times, always willing to help colleagues and to take on any challenges that arise. Record number: 6924 File Type: pdf |
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| Woodside Maternity Hospital 1953, 2003 : 2003/11
(Nov 2003) Woodside Maternity Hospital in East Fremantle has served its community well over fifty years, medical. nursing and allied health staff across WA wish all a wonderful Golden Jubilee Record number: 11153 File Type: pdf |
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