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  • Dr Allison Barraclough, Dr Duncan Purtill and Dr Stephanie Lam
    Fiona Stanley Hospital research awarded grant to advance stem cell transplant care 07 October 2026 A Fiona Stanley Hospital haematology research project investigating how the immune system rebuilds after a stem cell transplant has received a $25,000 grant through the Innovative Research in Precision Medicine Program.
  • Mother Ashleigh Evans sitting with daughter Isla Wagstaff pictured with Andrea Chapman and sonographer Marilyn Zalesco standing around the ultrasound equipment.
    New kid-friendly ultrasound suite to benefit thousands of kids each year 07 October 2026 For four-year-old Isla and her family, regular ultrasound scans are an important part of managing her kidney disorder, which she was diagnosed with before her birth.
  • Large group of doctors standing outside in front of a hospital.
    Welcoming our new resident medical officers 10 September 2026 We are excited to welcome 77 new resident medical officers as part of our 2026 international medical graduate intake, with more joining in the coming months.
  • Kate standing in front of her conference poster
    Midwife-led post birth debriefing pilot empowers women after childbirth 06 August 2026 "Clarifying", "validating" and "empowering" were the words used by women who took part in a midwife-led birth debriefing pilot at Fiona Stanley Hospital, highlighting the value of structured conversations in supporting emotional wellbeing after childbirth.

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  • An Aboriginal woman sits on the side of a bed holding the top of a walking frame as she talks with a male and female health professional wearing surgical masks.
    Emergency Department acknowledged for action to close the healthcare gap 04 November 2022 After identifying gaps in culturally responsive care, Rockingham General Hospital Aboriginal health liaison officers and emergency department staff initiated an innovative project to improve the experience of our Aboriginal patients.
  • A woman stands in a kitchen environment and places fruit into a fruit bowl.
    Long-time Rockingham General Hospital volunteer takes home top honour 04 November 2022 A familiar face at Rockingham General Hospital, Pauline James was recently crowned SMHS Volunteer of the Year having contributed nearly 40 years volunteering with the RGH Auxiliary.
  • A female doctor holds the hand of an older woman in a hospital bed.
    Emergency Department leader celebrated with Chief Executive’s award 04 November 2022 Fiona Stanley Hospital’s Head of Emergency Medicine, Dr Vanessa Clayden, has been recognised at the SMHS Excellence Awards for her commitment to providing the best possible patient care in one of Australia’s busiest emergency departments.
  • A man sitting in front of two computer screen during an online meeting. Two people can be seen on one of the screens.
    Virtual Immunology Clinic recognised for enabling treatment of remote patients 01 November 2022 Faced with growing demand for immunology services, the Virtual Immunology Clinic was launched to ensure timely care for patients, regardless of where they live.
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