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HPV self-collection: are YOU ready to support the choice? 20 June 2024 One Test, Two Choices: How empowering your patients can result in more equitable cervical screening More than 70% of cervical cancer cases in Australia occur in people who have never been screened or are overdue, making under-screening the main risk factor. Did you know that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and people with a cervix, as well as those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, are among under-screened groups, placing them at an increased risk of cancer? In an effort to address disparities, an Australian Government funded national campaign is set to launch to these audiences in September, promoting the option to self-collect. This campaign , will likely result in an increase in patient demand. Are YOU ready? Self-collection is just as sensitive for the detection of HPV and CIN2+/adenocarcinoma in situ as a clinician-collected sample and can ... -
PathWest staff recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List 10 June 2024 We are thrilled to share that two of our staff have been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List and received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division. Congratulations to Dr David Smith for his service to medicine in the field of microbiology and Dr David Speers for his service to medicine as a microbiologist. Dr Speers was also listed on the COVID-19 Honour Roll for his significant contribution to Australia’s response to the pandemic. Please join us in congratulating Dr Smith and Dr Speers! For the full list of recipients, visit https://www.gg.gov.au/kings-birthday-2024-honours-list -
WA Day Public Holiday Closure Notice 29 May 2024 PathWest collection centres across metropolitan and regional areas will be closed on Monday 3 June 2024 for the public holiday. Our normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday 4 June 2024. -
Celebrating World Blood Cancer Day 2024 28 May 2024 Today, on World Blood Cancer Day, PathWest highlights our theme, ‘It takes a team to care for a patient’ showcasing how our multidisciplinary teams support patients with blood cancer and their families. Many of our haematologists are trained in both clinical and laboratory medicine. Uniquely for cancer, these doctors are able to test, diagnose and treat the patient. On this important day, we celebrate the collaborative efforts of our dedicated teams, working tirelessly to improve the lives of those affected by blood cancer. Take a look at our infographicto learn more about what we do and stay tuned in the coming weeks as we feature our staff involved across these teams. -
A significant milestone for children with rare diseases in WA – Thanks to Telethon and the generosity of the WA community 24 May 2024 It was a memorable day at PathWest on Wednesday 22 May, with the launch of the NovaSeq XP machine, a state-of-the-art genomic sequencer that will revolutionise the testing for rare diseases by examining a person’s genetic makeup. This significant advancement is a joint funding arrangement between Telethon and both PathWest and North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS). The introduction of whole genome sequencing through the new sequencer will provide patients and their families with 50 to 100 times more information than previously available. This breakthrough offers earlier and more precise diagnoses, improving the quality of life for those living with rare diseases. The Telethon-sponsored project will enable the testing of 600 samples per year with the new sequencer opening possibilities for future assessment of thousands of samples per year. The event was attended by the Health M...
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20/05/2025