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da Vinci robot continues to deliver Australian firsts at FSH 19 October 2026 Fiona Stanley Hospital has become the first public hospital in Australia to successfully perform four robotic-assisted radical prostatectomies during a single operating list.

Telethon grants continue to help kids with peanut allergies through Australian-first trial 15 October 2026 At just 7 months old, Matilda Devenish’s parents had to call an ambulance after their daughter had an anaphylactic reaction to peanuts. Thanks to an Oral Immunotherapy Trial, now three-year Matilda who can lead a full life.

Rottnest nursing team recognised for bravery award following shark attack rescue 12 October 2026 Rottnest Island Nursing Post Nurse Practitioner Claire Parsons and Clinical Nurse Specialist Emma O’Malley received a Royal Life Saving Bravery Award for providing life-saving assistance following a fatal shark attack earlier this year

Fiona Stanley Hospital research awarded grant to advance stem cell transplant care 07 October 2026 A Fiona Stanley Hospital haematology research project investigating how the immune system rebuilds after a stem cell transplant has received a $25,000 grant through the Innovative Research in Precision Medicine Program.

New kid-friendly ultrasound suite to benefit thousands of kids each year 07 October 2026 For four-year-old Isla and her family, regular ultrasound scans are an important part of managing her kidney disorder, which she was diagnosed with before her birth.