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Health Promotion in the Practice Winner 06 December 2024 Medical practices promote breast screening for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October For 23 years, BreastScreen WA has held a Health Promotion in the Practice competition, encouraging medical practices to promote the importance of breast screening and breast awareness with their patients and local community. This is achieved through creative initiatives within the practice, including decorating in an array of pink. It is an opportunity for GPs and staff to “be in the pink” for breast cancer, which affects 1 in 7 women in Australia and causes 3000 deaths annually. Judges were looking for innovation and creativity, good use of BSWA resources, a strong message about screening, and levels of effort. Congratulations to Canning Medical Centre Fremantle, who not only created informative and eye-catching visual displays within their clinic but also engaged patients with an interac... -
Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2024 Recap 12 November 2024 BreastScreen WA’s 19th annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast at Fraser’s Kings Park was a great success with 140 attendees coming together to celebrate the achievements and supporters of BreastScreen WA. We were honoured to have Aunty Dot Bagshaw complete a Welcome to Country and have Ms Emily Hamilton MLA (Member for Joondalup), representing the Health Minister, the Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA. Ms Hamilton, on behalf of the Health Minister, recognised outgoing BreastScreen WA Medical Director Dr Liz Wylie for her long-standing service. Attendees enjoyed a sit-down breakfast while guest speaker Dr Sarah Paton, Breast Physician and talented artist shared her inspiring story through her artwork. Feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive and BreastScreen WA graciously thanks all those who attended. Stay tuned for the details of our 2025 Pink Ribbon Breakfast whi... -
Matagarup Bridge Goes Pink! 29 October 2024 The Matagarup Bridge turned pink last night in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month and BreastScreen WA staff were there to mark this important occasion. Some amazing photos were captured, we may be biased but we think the bridge looks pretty great in pink! You may have seen other landmarks in pink also with Joondalup Drive Bridge, Matagarup Bridge, Mount Street Bridge, Northbridge Tunnel, Sky Ribbon, Great Northern Highway Pt Hedland Interchange Bridge. Thanks to Main Roads for their support in painting the town in pink for this important occasion. BreastScreen WA has used this opportunity to encourage eligible participants to book their screening mammograms. If you are eligible for a breast screen, booking only takes a few minutes and can be done online by clicking here or via phone on 13 20 50. Remember, when it comes to breast cancer, early detection is the best protection. ...
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Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2024 tickets on sale now 04 October 2024 Each year, BreastScreen WA hosts a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to celebrate its achievements and supporters. The event consists of sit-down breakfast, and guest speakers who are women who have achieved wonderful things throughout their career. Event details are as follows Registration begins at 7:00am Formalities from 7:30am-9:00am Located at Fraser's Function Centre King's Park, 60 Fraser Avenue Purchase tickets at EventBrite here. This year's wonderful speakers are: Professor Rhonda Marriott Pro Vice Chancellor, Ngangk Yira Institute for Change, Murdoch University Matrilineally descended from the Nyikina people of the Kimberley, Professor Marriott, AM has extensive senior University leadership experience, and maintains her professional connection with nursing and midwifery. She champions the translation of codesigned maternal, early childhood and youth research outcomes into national pol... -
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Minister for Health Visits Midland Clinic 09 September 2024 The Minister for Health, Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, paid a visit to the BreastScreen WA Midland clinic this past week for a welcome chat and photo opportunity. Accompanied by other local representatives and her team, Minister Sanderson took photos with BSWA's Chief MIT Julie, and clinic MIT Vikki, who has worked in the Midland clinic since it opened.
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17/01/2023