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Winning hospital unit reduces stays for frail elderly patients

A unit dedicated to helping elderly hospital patients return home sooner has won the Excellence in Innovation award at the South Metropolitan Health Service Excellence Awards.

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Award winning researcher focuses on men’s health

Professor Bu Yeap’s commitment to improving men’s health is not the only reason he was named Researcher of the Year at the recent South Metropolitan Health Service Excellence Awards.

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Big smiles for winning oral care project

An innovative project highlighting the importance of simple oral care activities like tooth brushing has won double accolades at the recent South Metropolitan Health Service Excellence Awards for its outstanding clinical outcomes.

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Hospital chaplain honoured for spreading joy during difficult times

Chaplain Clare Oudman's compassion and ability to bring people together was honoured recently when she won the Chief Executive's Commitment to Excellence Award at the SMHS Excellence Awards.