East Metropolitan Health Service

19/10/2026

Did you know our pharmacy technicians do way more than dispense medicines. Their job extends far beyond counting tablets, preparing labels and sorting medicines.

They are well trained to ensure the safe distribution of controlled high-risk medications as well as ordering, storing and monitoring thousands of pharmaceutical products. A pharmacy technician’s role is ever changing and expanding so let’s celebrate all they do!

19/10/2026

We wanted to share patient Stephen Richardson’s story and the thanks extended to Royal Perth Hospital’s ICU and Ward 6G teams by his family. Stephen spent nearly 500 days on the wards before he passed away.

His family were particularly thankful to staff who helped organise a surprise to bring Steve’s beloved dog, Archie, to the hospital.

“Seeing Archie lifted him enormously,” the family wrote.

“Things like that showed us that you weren't simply caring for a patient – you cared about him…. what you did for our family will stay with us for the rest of our lives.
‘Thank you’ somehow doesn't feel big enough for what you gave Dad and what you gave us. Please know that it comes from the bottom of our hearts, and that what you did for our family will stay with us for the rest of our lives.”

16/10/2026

A huge congratulations to Sarah Ford, AKG Associate Midwifery Manager, who has been named the 2026 EMHS Midwife of the Year! 👏

Sarah has been recognised for her outstanding dedication to supporting women and families, her inspiring leadership and her commitment to delivering exceptional care.

A well-deserved achievement and a wonderful recognition of the difference Sarah makes to her colleagues and our community. Congratulations, Sarah! 🎉

15/10/2026

🏆 We're celebrating a big win for our eyecare team! 🎉

A massive congratulations to Royal Perth Hospital's Accessible Collaborative Community Eyecare Service (ACCES) team, who were crowned Allied Health Team of the Year at last night's 2026 WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards! 👏

Working alongside The University of Western Australia and the Lions Eye Institute, this incredible team is helping more Western Australians access timely glaucoma care, reducing waiting times to a median of just 23 days and virtually clearing the backlog of overdue patients. It's a fantastic example of what can be achieved when healthcare, education and research come together to make a difference in our community. 💙

Congratulations to the entire ACCES team on this well-deserved award!

13/10/2026

Have you ever wondered about Royal Perth Hospital’s history? The City of Perth has launched a new 90-minute tour of Royal Perth Hospital and the surrounding Heritage Precinct.

You can hear tales about pioneering medicine, historic buildings and the people who shaped healthcare in Western Australia.

Finish the tour by visiting the amazing Royal Perth Hospital Museum.

Former RPH Director of Clinical Services Bill Beresford and RPH volunteer Margaret Baker helped design this free tour and train guides, so please support it.

Members of the Perth based group Ladies Connecting (pictured here) were among the inaugural tour group last week.

Click here to book your spot - https://visitperth.com/getting-around/icity-free-guided-walking-tours.

13/10/2026

The 2026 East Metropolitan Health Service Armadale Kalamunda Group (AKG) Nursing and Midwifery Awards - held on Monday - were a wonderful opportunity to recognise the incredible people who make a difference to patients, families and our community.

From inspiring achievements to heartfelt moments, the day was a reminder of the passion, compassion and dedication our nurses and midwives bring to their work.

📸 Here in this photo reel are some of our favourite moments from a fantastic celebration of the people behind the care. 💜

Congratulations to all our nominees, finalists and winners – and thank you to every nurse and midwife who makes a difference across East Metro!

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

How about another round of applause for our 2026 EMHS Midwife of the Year, AKG’s Sarah Ford.

What a legend! 👏

12/10/2026

Drumroll🥁 please!

🏆 EMHS Midwife of the Year: Sarah Ford

A massive congratulations to Sarah Ford, Acting Associate Midwife Manager, who has been named EMHS Midwife of the Year!👏

Sarah (pictured here second from the left) leads with kindness, respect and a relentless commitment to excellence - supporting her colleagues, championing improvements and helping deliver the best possible care for women and newborns.

From improving patient flow to supporting staff on busy shifts, Sarah consistently makes a difference.

💜 Congratulations, Sarah - a truly deserving winner!

12/10/2026

🏆 Excellence in Patient Centred Care: Home Hospital.

Well done to our incredible Home Hospital team, winners of Excellence in Patient Centred Care - Team Award! 👏

This team brings hospital-level care into the homes of patients - helping people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Congratulations to everyone in Home Hospital!