Media Statements

For Portfolio: Health

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
19/06/2018	Cook; McGurk	Health; Women's Interests	Funding boost to sexual assault services
15/06/2018	Cook	Health	Have your say on the future of men’s health in WA
12/06/2018	Cook	Health	New vaccine research hub to open in Perth
11/06/2018	Cook	Health	Partnership grants triumph for WA health researchers
11/06/2018	Cook	Health	Perth Children’s Hospital ushers in new era in child health care
10/06/2018	McGowan; Cook	Premier; Health	Perth Children’s Hospital welcomes PMH patients
9/06/2018	Cook	Health	Final countdown for patient move as PMH prepares to close
8/06/2018	Cook	Health	Researcher in bid to lift immunisation uptake in pregnancy
8/06/2018	McGowan; Kelly; Cook	Premier; Science; Health	Premier’s Fellows in phenomics to advance precision medicine
30/05/2018	Cook	Health	Mid-West cancer hostel officially opened
30/05/2018	Cook	Health; Mental Health	New CT scanner for Geraldton as planning begins for major hospital expansion
29/05/2018	Cook	Health	First look inside the new Karratha Health Campus
25/05/2018	Cook	Health	WA pivotal in putting nation on front foot for newborn screening
24/05/2018	Cook	Health	Perth Children’s Hospital offers a home away from home
23/05/2018	Cook	Health	Major research projects funded to improve refugee mental health and reduce teenage alcohol abuse
22/05/2018	McGowan; Cook	Premier; Health; Mental Health	Urgent Care Clinic opens at Royal Perth Hospital
17/05/2018	Cook	Health	McGowan Government expands ear health services in the Kimberley
17/05/2018	Cook	Health	Happy 90th birthday to our Royal Flying Doctor Service
15/05/2018	Cook	Health	WA Chief Health Officer to stand down
14/05/2018	Cook	Health	Historic day as Perth Children’s Hospital welcomes first patients
13/05/2018	McGowan; Cook; McGurk	Premier; Health; Women's Interests	Family birthing centre for Fiona Stanley Hospital
13/05/2018	Cook	Health	Wheatbelt palliative care nurse wins 2018 Nurse of the Year
12/05/2018	McGowan; Cook	Premier; Health	Perth Children’s Hospital declared officially open for WA kids
11/05/2018	Cook	Health; Mental Health	Federal Labor’s commitment to Western Australia welcomed by Health Minister
11/05/2018	McGowan; Cook	Premier; Health	Osborne Park Hospital’s $24.9 million expansion
10/05/2018	Cook; Murray	Health; Seniors and Ageing	Collie aged care facility given new lease of life
10/05/2018	Cook	Health; Mental Health	State Budget delivers expanded services at Geraldton Hospital
10/05/2018	Cook	Health	Peel Health Campus to benefit from funding boost
10/05/2018	Cook	Health; Mental Health	McGowan Labor Government’s health Budget puts patients first
5/05/2018	Cook	Health	Statement from Health Minister Roger Cook
5/05/2018	Cook	Health; Mental Health	Mental health review launched
2/05/2018	Cook	Health	Meet and greet service expanded for regional Aboriginal patients
29/04/2018	McGowan; Cook	Premier; Health	Perth Children’s Hospital ED opening big news for kids
28/04/2018	Cook	Health	Investment in Aboriginal health continues
26/04/2018	Cook	Health	McGowan Government secures hospital funding from Canberra
26/04/2018	Cook	Health	Emergency department and outpatient facilities opened
18/04/2018	Cook	Health	Twenty-year celebration for Breastfeeding Centre
18/04/2018	Cook	Health	Bentley Maternity Unit receives certainty to continue the vital service
17/04/2018	Cook	Health	Sensible planning approach encouraged for health care decisions
16/04/2018	Cook; Tinley	Health; Youth	WA’s first Youth Health Policy to improve health services
16/04/2018	Cook	Health	Fair share for WA healthcare now more critical than ever
15/04/2018	Cook	Health	$2.2 million to bolster safety of frontline health staff
11/04/2018	Cook	Health	Paramedics are big winners in national accreditation
8/04/2018	McGowan; Cook	Premier; Health	First look at Perth Children’s Hospital as opening dates revealed
27/03/2018	Cook	Health	Perth Children’s Hospital water gets the all clear
19/03/2018	Cook	Health	Albany community welcomes launch of new after-hours health service
16/03/2018	Cook	Health	Perth newborns set to make mark on science
16/03/2018	Cook	Health	Redevelopments finished in Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills
15/03/2018	Cook	Health	Improved access to vital health information a step closer
12/03/2018	Cook	Health	Nursing and midwifery’s most dedicated to compete for top honours
10/03/2018	McGowan; Cook; Saffioti	Premier; Health; Planning; Lands	McGowan Government aged care election commitment on track
8/03/2018	Cook	Health	Significant improvement in breast cancer survival rates
7/03/2018	Cook	Health	Wheatbelt Health Service redevelopments complete
27/02/2018	Cook	Health	Interim report shows positive moves towards a sustainable health system
27/02/2018	Cook	Health; Mental Health	Preventive Health Summit to address obesity and alcohol issues
23/02/2018	Cook	Health	Health researcher in bid to break sound barrier
22/02/2018	Cook	Health	Final independent Ross Inquiry report complete
22/02/2018	Cook	Health	Car park compensation cost the State more than $20 million
22/02/2018	Cook	Health	Wheatbelt patients benefit from infrastructure investment
20/02/2018	Cook	Health; Mental Health	New $7.1 million Mental Health Observation Area opens at Joondalup Health Campus
19/02/2018	Cook	Health	Healthway grants provide mental health support to WA’s LGBTQI community
16/02/2018	Cook	Health	Fair funding needed to keep the 'doctor' flying
6/02/2018	Cook	Health	Space age innovation set for neonatal lift-off
2/02/2018	Cook	Health	Federal Government's MenACWY vaccine program plays catch-up
1/02/2018	Cook	Health	Junior doctors welcomed into WA health system
23/01/2018	Cook	Health	WA again leads the way with meningococcal disease vaccinations
19/01/2018	Cook	Health	Funding to expand education program for Aboriginal young people
16/01/2018	Cook	Health; Mental Health	Community invited to comment on the impacts of methamphetamine use in WA
13/01/2018	Cook	Health	State Government funding to help Western Australians stay sun safe
13/01/2018	Cook	Health	Independent review of assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy legislation
20/12/2017	Cook	Health	RPH benefits from a $1.3m new 360-degree scanner donation
16/12/2017	Cook	Health	Virtual emergency department goes 24/7
15/12/2017	Cook	Health	Zero tolerance to sexual harassment in WA health system
14/12/2017	Cook	Deputy Premier; Health	Research agenda for roundtable event
11/12/2017	Cook	Health	Governance change for State’s leading pathology service
8/12/2017	Cook	Health	Federal Government commitment needed on GP training positions
30/11/2017	Cook	Health; Mental Health	Funding boost for LGBTI community
29/11/2017	Cook	Health	Perth Children's Hospital opening timetable announced
24/11/2017	Cook	Health	St John of God Midland Public Hospital celebrates second anniversary
20/11/2017	Cook	Health	Call for immediate changes to alcoholic drink labelling
19/11/2017	Cook	Health	Western Australians to benefit from new HIV trial
14/11/2017	Cook	Health	WA Primary Health Alliance launch ‘Choose Well, When You’re Worried Sick’ campaign
12/11/2017	Cook	Health	Strong community support behind sustainable future for health
9/11/2017	Cook	Health	Award recognises rural health champions
26/10/2017	Cook	Health	Study seeking keys to restoring speech after stroke
24/10/2017	Cook	Health	Review of pharmacy ownership public consultation open now
19/10/2017	Cook	Health	Community input key to the future of the health system
19/10/2017	Cook	Health	Ross independent inquiry into PathWest complete
18/10/2017	Cook	Health	Improved access to vital health information to benefit patients
18/10/2017	Cook; Saffioti	Health; Planning	Work begins on WA's first Medihotel
13/10/2017	Cook; Wyatt	Health; Treasurer	The State Government rejects John Holland’s latest claims and excuses regarding delays to the Perth Children's Hospital
13/10/2017	Kelly; Cook	Science; Health	Data linkage review report released
12/10/2017	Cook	Health	Better engagement makes for healthier, happier employees
6/10/2017	Cook	Health; Mental Health	Joint media statement - First sod turned on Peel Youth Medical Services Health Hub
22/09/2017	Cook	Health	Teenagers can now access meningococcal vaccine at GPs
21/09/2017	Cook	Health	WA kids to Discover the benefits of medical research
16/09/2017	Cook; Murray	Health; Sport and Recreation	Healthway and Little Athletics promote healthy era for WA kids
13/09/2017	Cook	Health	Robotic surgical system a first for WA’s public hospitals
8/09/2017	Cook	Health	New phone line to help WA women affected by mesh implants
8/09/2017	Cook	Health	Let's Prevent pilot program to tackle chronic conditions