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Hear from our leading experts about the incredible work done and the globally-impactful new knowledge being gained every day from within our south metropolitan hospitals. Health Stories is proudly produced by South Metropolitan Health Service.

  1. 01/12/2024

    Everything you need to know about having a baby

    Hear from Fiona Stanley Hospital Clinical Midwife, Amanda Bath, about what we didn't learn at school when it comes to maternity and childbirth. From the next steps after finding out that you're pregnant to what to pack for your hospital stay, this podcast covers it all while busting some pregnancy myths along the way.

  2. 10/16/2023

    Innovation and healthcare with Professor Fiona Wood

    Hear from our Head of State Burns Services, innovation expert and the inventor of spray-on skin herself, Professor Fiona Wood, all about the role of innovation in healthcare. More information: https://smhs.health.wa.gov.au/About-Us/Strategic-focus/Innovation

  3. 07/21/2023

    Get the facts on organ and tissue donation

    Join DonateLife Clinical Nurse Specialist Nicky Fletcher as she chats about why organ and tissue donation is so important, how you can register your wishes, and busts some common myths surrounding the topic. Registering as an organ or tissue donor takes less than a minute but could lead to saving seven lives. More information can be found through DonateLife.

  4. 06/26/2023

    Neurodiversity: the real-life superpower

    In this episode of Health Stories, we sat down with Fiona Stanley Hospital Mental Health Medical Registrar, Dr Kiri Von Klier, to chat all about neurodiversity – what it means, how common it is, and why is seems more and more people are being diagnosed neurodivergent conditions.

  5. 04/26/2023

    Sustainability is good for your health

    In this episode of Health Stories, we sat down with South Metropolitan Health Service Sustainability Officer, Bridget Egan, to chat about the role we all have in being sustainable when it comes to healthcare. More information Choosing wisely WasteSorted Plastic Free July South Metropolitan Health Service – Environmental Sustainability

  6. 02/27/2023

    Dreaming of a good nights' sleep

    In this episode of Health Stories, we sat down with Fiona Stanley Hospital Sleep Physician, Dr John McLachlan, to chat about all things sleep: why we need it, how much we need and how to unlock a better night's sleep. Resources: www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au www.sleepfoundation.org

  7. 01/27/2023

    Get some facts on your fork

    In this episode of Health Stories, we sat down with Fiona Stanley Hospital Senior Dietitian, Emily Hunt, to separate the fact and fiction when it comes to nutrition. Resources: www.eatforhealth.gov.au www.dietitiansaustralia.org.au

  8. 10/24/2022

    When it comes to gaming addiction, there are no winners

    In this episode of Health Stories, we sat down with Fiona Stanley Hospital Senior Addiction Psychiatrist Dr Kavita Seth, to talk about the growing issue of gaming addiction amongst our young people, particularly those aged 16 to 24. Dr Kavita teaches us about the psychology behind gaming addiction, why we get addicted, how to identify an addiction, where to get help and all the interesting stuff in between. Resources: www.esafety.gov.au/young-people/online-gaming

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Hear from our leading experts about the incredible work done and the globally-impactful new knowledge being gained every day from within our south metropolitan hospitals. Health Stories is proudly produced by South Metropolitan Health Service.

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  • Creator
    South Metropolitan Health Service
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020SMHS
  • Show Website
    Health Stories