Health & wellbeing

Geoff extends a hand

Twice stricken, twice a winner... survivor Geoff Atkinson with his wife Anne.

LIFE has dealt Geoff Atkinson a few major blows, but instead of wallowing in self-pity he has decided to use his experience to help others. more »

Moebius syndrome explained

At Huggy Bear Child Care... Jack Lawrence (centre) with Bintou, Ruby, Mackenzie, Lexi, Olivia, Claudia, Hannah,Elayna, Taylah, Isabella and Mitchell.

PURPLE shirts, shorts and even a cake – youngsters at a Morley-based childcare centre donned the colour to help educate others about Moebius syndrome. more »

Boost for Rotto medical care

Rottnest Island nursing post staff Lorraine Voss, Ryan Nichols and Greg Welton.

SICK and injured visitors and residents on Rottnest Island will be treated and transported in a new $180,000 ambulance that replaces an eight-year-old Landcruiser. more »

Insights into health battle

Glenn Mitchell (centre) with Pat Hooper and Jane Mouritz.

SPORTS broadcaster and mental health advocate Glenn Mitchell visited York last Wednesday as part of Regional Men’s Health ‘look after your mates’ drive. more »

Appeal gives PMH lead in cancer fight

Teenage cancer survivor Bradley Ingram, with his father, Peter.

THE Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation will use its record share from last year’s Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Hospital Appeal to continue funding an important anaesthetic role at PMH. more »

A heartfelt tribute

Clare Kenward and mum Pam Bailey exercise as part of the Heart Beats initiative.

CLARE Kenward’s Heart Beat initiative picks up where her father left off. more »

Health Challenge proves a winner

David Massingham... now goes to the gym three or four times a week.  <I>Picture: Bruce Hunt </I>   d371745

JOONDALUP’S David Massingham said he never expected to take out the top prize when his daughter Shantelle convinced him to enter the Goodlife Health Club 12 Week Challenge. more »

Hearing program for newborns branches out

WA’s newborn hearing screening program will be expanded to include babies born at private hospitals. more »

Yoga, meditation classes for cancer patients

Cancer Council project officer Sarah McLean and meditation instructor Rosalind Lewis are offering free classes to help patients. Picture: Marcus Whisson d371415

FAR northern suburbs cancer patients and their families can benefit from free WA Cancer Council classes starting at the end of January. more »

Leading by example

Rachel Lamb, spreading the word on diabetes.

CANNING VALE resident Rachel Lamb (21) has returned from Dubai after representing Australia in the Young Leaders in Diabetes program as part of the World Diabetes Congress. more »

John gets gift of clear sight

Corneal transplant recipient John Metcalf. Picture: Andrew Ritchie www.communitypix.com.au   d369181

MT LAWLEY resident John Metcalf is enjoying improved vision after receiving treatment through the Lions Eye Institute. more »

Reward of $5000 for 50-plus workers

(l-r) Kempton Cowan, Linda Herbert, Leigh Hunter from ME Bank and Dave Billingham from Hesta.

CUSTOMER service clerk Linda Herbert has been recognised as one of the best Ramsay Health employees in Australia. more »

Belmont steps up for health

Belmont Mayor Phil Marks with Emma Woods, Kara Perrin, Jackie Dickson and Nicole McKenney.

THE City of Belmont hopes to help make locals healthier thanks to funding from the Federal Government. more »

Treatment wins award for UK paediatrician

Rachel Rowlands.  Picture: Marcus Whisson d370221

UK paediatrician Rachel Rowlands has spent a year at Princess Margaret Hospital where she has been involved in a landmark fracture project. more »

Catching disease early

Researcher Deepa Sriram is leading the way to more effective early detection and treatment system. Picture: Matthew Poon<B> </B>www.communitypix.com.au   d370612

THE effectiveness and importance of treatment advice for bowel disease at pharmacies is under the microscope at Curtin University. more »

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