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Physio rises to challenge of beating cystic fibrosis

Physiotherapist Rowena Kendall says organ donors are needed to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis.

ROWENA Kendall is a strong advocate for organ donation. more »

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Jordan plays on despite disease

Jordan Fitzgerald with his mother Katya.

WHEN Jordan Fitzgerald was born his parents knew nothing about Cystic Fibrosis, but after a newborn test found anomalies they quickly learned about the disease. more »

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Self harm awareness

Soul singer Paula Parore will perform at the Men in Black Ball.

PAULA Parore has seen the affects of self-harming and teenage depression through friends of her three daughters and family members. more »

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Survivor spreads cancer message

Michelle Hutchinson with sister Renee and mother Sandra.

MICHELLE Hutchinson, of Langford, knew nothing about ovarian cancer until she was diagnosed with the disease in February last year. more »

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Pit stop targets men where it hurts most

V8 Supercar drivers Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes were on hand to talk about the importance of men’s health. Picture: Elle Borgward www.communitypix.com.au d378798

TWO of Australia’s top V8 Supercar drivers took off their helmets last week for a quick pit stop in Canning Vale to promote the importance of men’s health. more »

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Funding a boost for breast cancer care

Nurse Clare Bradshaw will be providing support for women receiving treatment for breast cancer at Fremantle Hospital.

FAMILIES experiencing breast cancer will now have access to a dedicated McGrath Foundation breast care nurse at Fremantle Hospital. more »

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Writing the book on mental illness

Author Jenny Middlemiss with her new book Secret Squirrel Business.

IF anyone can write a book on mental health recovery, it is Northbridge author Jenny Middlemiss. more »

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Health tip: lose the guilt

Glennys Marsdon will be holding a workshop on how to take time out without the guilt. Picture: Louise White www.communitypix.com.au d378000

AUSTRALIANS need to enjoy more time to themselves guilt-free, an Innaloo author and consumer behaviourist says. more »

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CHILDREN at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) will be able to enjoy a new waiting area after architects Coda Studios joined the Men in Shed’s Community Group to transform the outdated area and make it more child-friendly. more »

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In dad’s footsteps

Mathew Brown... to lead the Walk to D’Feet charge next month.Picture: Elle Borgward<B> </B>www.communitypix.com.au d376927

MOTOR Neurone Disease Association WA’s new executive officer Mathew Brown will lead the charge and the Walk to D’Feet MND during MND Awareness Week in May. more »

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Patient transfer with dignity

Paramedic Sanjay Prag is behind a new patient transfer service designed with elderly and disabled people in mind.d377108

A PARAMEDIC from Clarkson hopes to bring more dignity into patient transfers with his business venture. more »

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Art as outlet for dementia

AGED care provider Amana Living has launched a project using art to help older people with dementia. more »

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Health jobs push for Aborigines

George Walley, Health Department director-general Kim Snowball, Shirley Viti and SMAHS executive director of public health Karen Banks. Picture: Martin Kennealey www.communitypix.com.au d377015

NUMBERS of Aboriginal employees in the South Metropolitan Area Health Service (SMAHS) will go up through a new traineeship program launched last week. more »

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Take precautions, get a free flu vaccination

Erin Reynolds gets her flu shot from King Edward Memorial Hospital midwife Nicola Ranshaw.

RESIDENTS are being urged to take advantage of a free flu vaccine available under the National Immunisation Program. more »

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Health services build a better relationship

Bentley and Armadale Health Services Aboriginal health liaison officer Dennis Kickett and Nakyeta Nicholls at the Champion Centre. Picture: Marcelo Palacios <B> </B>www.communitypix.com.au d374247

A PARTNERSHIP between the South Metropolitan Area Health Service and Canning Division of GPs was recently recognised as a part of Close the Gap Day celebrations. more »

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