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  • A group of people attend a forum on voluntary assisted dying
    Community and clinician forums to explore voluntary assisted dying 08 June 2026 Clinicians and community members are invited to attend two upcoming forums in Perth that will explore voluntary assisted dying through real stories, lived experiences and clinical perspectives.
  • Cutting of the cake
    Rockingham General Hospital's 50th birthday 02 June 2026 Last week we celebrated Rockingham General Hospital’s 50 years of caring for the community. Asheila thanked everyone who helped make our birthday special. “What a fabulous day and fabulous event that you have all contributed to. I can’t thank the planning team enough for what you have done and what a great achievement. You should all be proud of what you achieved. The planning that has gone int...
  • Paul Hammond stands in front of Fiona Stanley Hospital wearing a Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group volunteer shirt
    The volunteer making a difference one chat at a time 18 May 2026 For almost a decade, volunteer Paul Hammond has been a friendly face and reassuring presence for patients, visitors and staff at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
  • A male enrolled nurse pushes an older man in a wheelchair down a hospital corridor
    Australian-first as Fremantle Hospital receives national recognition for excellent older adult care 14 May 2026 Fremantle Hospital has become the first hospital in Australia to receive the Level 2 “Committed to Care Excellence for Older Adults” recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System, marking a major milestone in its approach to care for older adults.

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  • Seven representatives of the Rockingham Peel Group Integrated Cancer Service, South Metropolitan Health Service Health Promotion and local government stand together in front of a variety of health promotion resources
    Cancer care partnership strengthens health promotion in Rockingham and Kwinana 12 May 2026 A valuable partnership between the Rockingham Peel Group Integrated Cancer Service, South Metropolitan Health Service Health Promotion and local government is strengthening health promotion for patients and local communities.
  • SMHS Biobank Research Dr Sheeraz Mohd (centre) stands with four research colleagues
    SMHS Biobank helps researchers like Natalie improve patient outcomes 12 May 2026 Thanks to the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Biobank, Fiona Stanley Hospital Burns Clinical Trial Manager Natalie Morellini recruited more participants and obtained more data for a recent clinical trial.
  • Nine midwives from South Metropolitan Health Service stand together around a piece of neonatal equipment
    SMHS to hear from midwives in national study to future proof the midwifery workforce 05 May 2026 Ensuring pregnant and birthing women have midwives to care for them now and into the future, South Metropolitan Health Service is participating in a national study that will hear the voices of midwives to ensure the sustainability of their workforce.
  • Dr Stephanie Lam stands outside with Aboriginal patient Loreta. The Fiona Stanley Hospital building is in the background
    Fiona Stanley Hospital trial gives myeloma patient new strength, sparks call for early health checks 30 April 2026 After experiencing the impact of a new clinical trial at Fiona Stanley Hospital, myeloma patient Loreta Hill is encouraging other Aboriginal people to prioritise their health and seek help from healthcare professionals.
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