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BreastScreen mobile clinic is coming to King Edward Memorial Hospital 07 September 2023 BreastScreen WA's free screening mammogram service is coming to King Eddies from 28 September to 16 October. Women 40 years and over with no symptoms are eligible for a free screening mammogram. Breast cancer is the most common life threatening cancer for women and 1 in 7 women in Australia will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Having a screening mammogram (breast x-ray) every two years significantly increases the chance of a woman surviving breast cancer and reduces the amount of treatment required. More than 75 per cent of breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50. Dates may be subject to change. If visit dates are not suitable participants are welcome to book at the clinic in a different town or at any of the BreastScreen permanent clinics. To make your free screening mammogram appointment, book online (external site) or call 13 20 50.
BreastScreen WA Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2023 07 September 2023 Each year BreastScreen WA hosts a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to celebrate achievements and acknowledge their supporters. The sit-down breakfast event will host special guest speakers who are women who have achieved wonderful things throughout their career. This year’s guest speakers are the 2023 WA Senior Australian of the Year, Theresa Kwok and 2023 WA Australian of the Year, Professor Samar Aoun. Jo...
The Mugbaloo (coolamon) is home 01 September 2023 Last month, the Director of Allied Health, Valda Duffield met with Cultural Leader Annie Milgin and her son Joseph Milgin from Nyikina Country, in hopes of returning the cultural artifact to its original owners. A cultural artifact that has been with Valda’s family for a long time. After a beautiful exchange, the Mugbaloo (coolamon) is now home, but not where Valda expected it to be. The Mugbaloo ...
Small grant program provides support for local mums and their families 30 August 2023 As part of World Maternal Mental Health Day in May, the Statewide Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (SPIMH) Small Grant Program provided funding of up to $1,000 to support local events addressing the needs of women and their families. It was fantastic to see so many great activities and events hosted by organisations throughout WA to support the wellbeing of mothers, babies and their families. F...
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 24 August 2023 Leanda was nominated in acknowledgment of her inspiration career at Women and Newborn Health Service. As State Coordinator of the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Program for the past 15 years, Leanda’s efforts have built capacity of the sector and enabled organisations throughout WA to better support and care for vulnerable women and their families. Leanda has been integral to shaping perinatal...