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Clinical Immunologist - Finalist at the 2024 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards 21 June 2024 Congratulations to Dr Dominic Mallon for his recent achievement as a finalist in this year's WA Rural Health Excellence Awards in the Specialist (Non-GP) of the Year category. Reflecting on the importance of caring for rural communities, Dr Mallon shared, 'A sign of a just society is equitable access to health care for all its citizens. Achieving this is particularly challenging in rural and remote Western Australia given our vast size, relatively small population, and pockets of disadvantage or low health literacy. Being able to provide care in a way that is accessible, timely, and reduces inequity for rural and remote patients; and to be recognised by my primary care colleagues as providing an effective service is enormously satisfying.' 'Working in a Laboratory Medicine specialty such as Immunology, I am reliant on patients being able to access diagnostic laboratories from wherever ... -
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.
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20/05/2025