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  • Work starts on major Royal Perth Hospital ED Expansion Project 29 June 2026 Work has officially started on the Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Department Expansion Project - a major investment in the future of emergency care for West Australians.
  • A photo of Dr Daniel Hunt who recently won an award for his work at RPH.
    Prestigious WA Day Award for RPH doctor 02 June 2026 Dr Daniel Hunt, who heads the successful RPH Homeless Medicine Team, was recognised in the 'Professions' category for his years of healthcare work with vulnerable populations.
  • EMHS top nurses and midwives recognised at WANMEA 11 May 2026 EMHS celebrated five award wins on the evening, highlighting the incredible talent across our health service.
  • Armadale blazes a trail with new flu test 15 April 2026 In a first for Australia, Armadale Hospital has trialled a revolutionary new test kit, which identifies the type of virus or bacteria for each Emergency Department patient within approximately 15 minutes.
  • Welcome home Joel: EMHS appoints new Chief Executive 01 April 2026 Following an open and competitive recruitment process, the East Metropolitan Health Service Board is pleased to announce Joel Gurr as its new Chief Executive.

More News

  • EMHS unveil new Noongar name for RPH
    EMHS unveils its new Noongar name for Royal Perth Hospital 08 July 2025 EMHS recognises the importance of creating a welcoming space within health services where Aboriginal People feel safe and confident that they will be respected and receive high quality care.
  • Kate Purcell
    “Don’t let stigma stop you from building something beautiful.” 23 May 2025 In recognition of World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, we spoke with Kate Purcell – an East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) staff member working at Midland Community Mental Health.
  • Dr Julian Soares
    Golfer pain free after novel Interventional Radiology procedure in WA 06 February 2025 7NEWS has reported on Dr Julian Soares and patient Frank McGuire in its news bulletins locally and nationally, following which there has been great interest from the public to know more about the procedure.
  • recruitment-pool
    Recruitment pool - Resident Medical Officer and Service Medical Registrar 17 January 2025 Apply now for the mid-year recruitment pool for WA Health Resident Medical Officer (RMO) and Service Medical Registrar (SMR) positions. Applications close midday on Wednesday 5 February.
  • Photo of staff talking with patient
    Medical help over the Festive Season 17 December 2024 Need medical help this Christmas to New Year? Find out more here.
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Last Updated: 21/05/2025
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