By Aleisha Orr
Aleisha has worked across journalism and communications for two decades. Having written across a wide range of topics, she brings fresh perspective and a relatable and accessible approach to Medical Forum coverage.
Fiona Stanley Hospital's emergency department is expected to come under increased pressure when one of Perth’s two private emergency departments moves away from providing a 24 hour service in September.
Urgent action is needed on Australia’s fastest growing women’s cancer as diagnoses are predicted to double in the next decade.
A new financial year not only means getting your finances in order, for the medical profession it also marks the start of a number of changes coming in.
Needle-free influenza vaccination is now possible for more West Australians after the state government expanded the nasal spray option to people aged 12-17 years.
Health leaders have sounded the alarm on a growing public health risk linked to unapproved peptide use.
The Prepare to Care (PTC) Hospital Program from Carers WA offers free support and information to carers during and after their loved one’s hospital stay.
Almost 100,000 Australians at high risk of lung cancer have accessed free screening in the first year of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
The medical workforce is set to grow over the next 25 years, but significant concerns remain about the distribution of practitioners across specialties and locations.
Progress on improving mental health services for young people in Western Australia has been labelled “unacceptable” five years on from a ministerial report calling for change.
Additional resources to help implement the latest national guidelines around asthma are now available to assist health professionals.
