Posts Tagged ‘Press Release’

Regional St John WA, Volunteer Ambulance Officers now have the opportunity to apply for one of six scholarships to attain a Diploma of Emergency Health Care with Australian Paramedical College (APC). With the demand for qualified medics and paramedics in WA due to increase over the next five years, this scholarship is a chance for…

St John WA, bushfire support, mental health programs and skin cancer screening services in the regions were among the key charitable causes which shared in the record $400,000 of Harvest Mass Management funding this year. Developed by the CBH Group and Main Roads WA, the HMMS seeks to reduce the frequency of overloaded grain trucks…

A classic cold, wintry day may tempt most people to cuddle up on the couch with a blanket, put the heater on and weather the storm indoors.  However, winter isn’t just about putting the electric blanket on the bed. Rainy days also increase the likelihood of accidents when driving, make it more likely for you…

Country Ambulance Operations Manager Simon Hughes has always known he wanted to help people. Even as a child, he dreamt of working in health and this week he celebrates 40 years of service at St John WA.  Initially starting out as a 12-year-old cadet and volunteer in 1982, Simon always knew he wanted a career…

This year’s Festival of Words in Perth’s Yagan Square saw the launch of St John WA’s children’s book, Land of Legends. Over two fun sessions, children got to hear stories from the book read by author Deb Fitzpatrick, and they also got to meet and chat with St John paramedic Derek Waller whose own story features…

This National Diabetes Week we want you to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency, whether it be for high or low blood sugar. Diabetes is a condition requiring daily management in order to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. There are three main types of diabetes, type 1, type 2 and…

St John WA and South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) are proud to announce Virtual Emergency Medicine (VEM) is a finalist in the Council of Ambulance Authorities Awards (CAA) 2022. VEM, an innovative initiative generated by FSH’s emergency department (ED), is a first service of its kind in Australia and has been revolutionising emergency patient care…

St John WA Community Paramedic Nic Chadbourne has been recognised for his part in a dramatic cliff rescue near Kalbarri in 2019. It was just before midday when a woman collapsed while hiking The Loop trail. The patient, who was in her 50s, was running low on water, with nearby hikers raising the alarm. It…

St John WA opened its Osborne Park Health Centre on Monday 11 July, marking the third of four new centres committed as part of a Federal Government-funded trial to deliver urgent, non-emergency care to patients who may normally go to a hospital emergency department for treatment. The centre is part a $28 million Federal Government commitment to…

Today marks the first ever International Paramedics Day which aims to recognise and celebrate the work carried out by paramedics and first responders around the world. Day in, day out, paramedics put the wellbeing and safety of those within their community first. Now, for the first time, July 8 will be dedicated to the world’s…