As the only Level 6 tertiary obstetric hospital in WA, King Edward Memorial Hospital cares for women and babies who are considered most high risk in our community.  

We also care for women who fall within the KEMH catchment area and, along with our Osborne Park Hospital Maternity Unit, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care for women and their infants.

Staff, patients and local community brightened up the hospital corridors today (17 May) to celebrate IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobia) at WNHS.

We ask visitors to familiarise themselves with our hospital visiting conditions before arriving at KEMH. 

One hundred years ago, Edith Cowan was the first woman to serve as a member for parliament. Edith and other prominent women campaigned hard for a women’s hospital. In 1916 the doors of KEMH finally opened and five years later Edith campaigned successfully for a seat in parliament.

In 2018 King Edward Memorial Hospital was added alongside Edith Cowan to the $50 note.