North Metropolitan Health Service

Home
Australia
Nedlands, WA
North Metropolitan Health Service

North Metropolitan Health Service includes a number of tertiary and specialist statewide services.

If you would like to provide feedback, go to https:https://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/About-us/Feedback

Please note whilst we welcome all forms of feedback and comments, inappropriate or abusive language will not be tolerated on this page and will be deleted, as per our conditions of use. If a member of the public persists in being rude or inappropriate, they may be banned from making comments on the page.

19/09/2026

Research undertaken at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals was showcased and celebrated this week at part of our annual Research Expo. 🔬

The event featured presentations from research experts, competitions, a research panel discussion and an awards ceremony.

More than 50 research posters were displayed as part of our Poster Showcase competition, capturing the diverse and innovative research being undertaken across our departments to support the community.

Congratulations to the following research poster winners:

First: Bec Kevill
Second: Capri Laforest and Sarah Wood
Third: Gráinne Marron
People’s Choice: Anneliese McNeil and Kaylee Molin

Our talented researchers also presented findings from their research projects as part of three New Investigator competitions. Congratulations to the category winners:

Scientific: Joel Noble
Nursing/Allied Health: Michelle Gyr
Clinical Medical: Dr Katherine Ferguson and Dr Xinxin Hu

Well done to all involved. 👏

Reserach Expo was kindly supported and sponsored by the Charlies Foundation for Research.

18/09/2026

It's Wharfie Time! 💜💜💜

Go Dockers ⚓

17/09/2026

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital recently became the first in Western Australia to use a novel dual-energy focal ablation catheter to perform a keyhole cardiac operation to treat rhythmic disturbance of the heart. ⭐💝

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrythmia) in the world, treated by cardiologists trained in electrophysiology.

An ablation catheter is used to create small areas of scar to block abnormal electrical signals in the heart that trigger AF or other arrhythmias.

The special ablation catheter is a new form of technology that can toggle between heat and high voltage energies to focus on a discrete, small and specific location, and it has recently been used for the first time here at our hospital.

You can read more about the technology:
https://www.nmhs.health.wa.gov.au/News/2026/09/17/WA-first-use-of-dual-energy-focal-ablation-catheter-to-treat-abnormal-heart-rhythm

16/09/2026

Were you part of the Swanbourne Hospital team? 🏥

Former staff are invited to reconnect and celebrate the 41 years since the facility closed, with patients and staff relocating to purpose-built facilities across Perth.

Join us for a special morning tea reunion on Wednesday 23 September, from 10.30am to 12pm at Gascoyne House, Seminar Room 1, Graylands Hospital. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event will be an opportunity to share memories, catch up with former colleagues and reflect on your important contribution to healthcare.

We’d love to see you there. 😊

Please RSVP:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pHwqW5ZPcE

15/09/2026

Today Solaris Cancer Care at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital celebrated its 25th anniversary, a remarkable legacy of supporting those affected by cancer.

Founded by former Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Head of Haematology and Oncology, Professor David Joske, the service provides free access to evidence-informed complementary therapies, wellbeing programs and emotional support.

Professor Joske created the organisation after recognising that many cancer patients were seeking complementary therapies alongside their conventional medical treatment.

Patient Jess, who has been attending the Solaris Cancer Care at SCGH for more than 18 months following a brain cancer diagnosis in 2023, praised the service and the impact it has had on her wellbeing.

She had been exploring complementary therapies as part of a broader approach to her healing during chemotherapy and radiation treatment, and is pleased to now be disease free.

Solaris provides a calm, nurturing space within the hospital environment, where people can receive care that supports their physical and emotional wellbeing alongside their medical treatment.

Congratulations to Dr David Joske and all the team at Solaris Cancer Care. 👏🍰

14/09/2026

Congratulations to our incredible 10 finalists in this year's WA Health Excellence Awards. 🎉

Our finalists have been recognised in the following categories:

🏆 Excellence in Aboriginal Health
Moorditj (Strong) Start Program (Public Health and Clinical Excellence)

🏆 Excellence in Person-Centred Care
WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) and WAVEDKids (NMHS as a partner)

🏆 Excellence in Preventive Health
Smiling Starts Early Childhood Dental Program (Dental Health Services)
Planning and Implementation of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program in WA (NMHS as a partner)
WA Health Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine Program (NMHS as a partner)

🏆 Excellence in Research and Innovation
Beam Me Up Bronchoscopy - A Robotic Leap for Lung Cancer Patients in WA (Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group)
Western Australian Wastewater Surveillance Program (NMHS as a partner)

🏆 Excellence in Sustainability
KEMH Green Ward (Women and Newborn Health Services / Strategy and Transformation)

🏆 Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing and Culture
Western Australian Paediatric Emergency Medicine Network (NMHS as a partner)

🏆Health Heroes
Annabel Ridley, Clinical Nurse - Palliative Care (Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group)

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit nominations for these important annual awards, which recognise excellence, innovation and outstanding contributions across the WA health system.

Best of luck to all finalists. Winners will be announced on November 4. 👏

10/09/2026

Today we recognised R U OK? Day across our sites, as a reminder that even a simple conversation can make a difference 💛🖤

Staff showed their support by wearing splashes of yellow, holding morning and afternoon teas, and checking in with each other over sweet treats.

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital was fortunate to receive a visit from Olly, the therapy dog, who brought comfort and joy to many. Reminding us that sometimes even a small interaction can brighten someone’s day.

The activities form part of our focus on staff wellbeing and providing an inclusive and supportive workplace.

For more information visit: https://www.ruok.org.au/

08/09/2026

Congratulations to Administration Assistant, Jocelyn, who is our Mental Health Service Employee of the Season for Makuru. 👏

Described as the heart of the team by her colleagues, Jocelyn makes a difference every day through her kindness, support and commitment to continuous improvement.

From enhancing processes to supporting colleagues and ensuring safe care for clients, she helps create a positive workplace for everyone.

Congratulations Jocelyn and thank you to our generous sponsors HESTA, Paywise, Smartau and P&N Bank.

07/09/2026

A big welcome to our five newly-qualified graduate nurses and 19 newly-qualified midwives who recently commenced their career at our Women and Newborn Health Service ⭐🎓

The university graduates will spend the next year rotating and gaining experience in a range of areas across King Edward Memorial Hospital and Osborne Park Hospital Maternity wards, with some also spending time in regional areas.

Wishing all our graduates the best of luck for their careers, and we look forward to working alongside you. ✨

05/09/2026

Congratulations to Stuart, who is celebrating his first Father's Day after his wife, Mary, recently gave birth to baby Charlotte at King Edward Memorial Hospital.

Wishing all dads, stepdads, foster dads, soon-to-be dads, grandads, fur dads and father figures a happy Father's Day - we hope you all have a lovely day. ❤️

We wanted to include a dad joke here, but our manager suggested we leave it to the professionals. 😂👍

Address

QEII Medical Centre, Verdun Street
Nedlands, WA
6009

Telephone

+61864573333

Website

http://nmhs.health.wa.gov.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when North Metropolitan Health Service posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to North Metropolitan Health Service:

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Nedlands?