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Mother-to-be Helen's emergency flight to Perth
First time mother-to-be Helen did everything right throughout her pregnancy this year. She hung up her riding helmet and was taking extra care around the horses. But one hot February morning, a regular day at the stud took a dramatic turn.
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Turning passion into action: National Reconciliation Week
27 May 2021In marking National Reconciliation Week, it is with great pride that we share with you stories from our crews who give their everything, every day, to provide the finest care to our patients who live in the furthest corners of WA.
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RFDS' flying ICU a saving grace for Pilbara family
25 May 2021"I don't know if I could live here and raise a family without the RFDS," - Tom Price woman Amy Padfield.
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Tribute to RFDS pioneer the late Melva Stone AO
25 May 2021Melva Stone AO will always be remembered as a pioneer in the history of the RFDS in Western Australia.
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Flying Doctor Day set for take-off
07 May 2021Help fly us further this Flying Doctor Day as we celebrate 93 years of providing an essential 'mantle of safety' to all who live, work and travel throughout Western Australia on Monday 17 May.
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RFDS jet deployed for time-critical mission
29 Apr 2021With three significant blockages in the arteries pumping blood to his heart, doctors at Broome Hospital told Les Noad that he wouldn't make it through the night unless he could get to specialised care in Perth as soon as possible.
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RFDS flight nurse named finalist in 2020 Year of the Midwife and Nurse Awards
20 Apr 2021RFDS flight nurse Jeannette Spark has been named a finalist in the 2020 Year of the Midwife and Nursing Awards.
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An Australian first for WA's Flying Doctor
30 Mar 2021Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) Board Chair, Mr Sam Walsh AO has announced that two helicopters will join our fleet in an Australian first for the RFDS.
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Busselton nurse awarded RFDS Midwifery Scholarship
22 Mar 2021The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia has awarded a Busselton Hospital ED nurse the second RFDS midwifery scholarship established in memory of inspirational Western Australian Savanna Addis.
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