St John WA

Event Health Services (EHS) have hit a major milestone, celebrating 120 years of service. Starting out on this day in 1904 originally known as the St John Ambulance Brigade, the team has come a long way in supporting the community. From ANZAC Day parades and footy games, to school fetes and community events, they do it all to ensure the public remains safe. Thank you to all EHS team members past and present, your contributions mean more than you know. 💚 https://lnkd.in/gwFsB-Wg

We know it's a busy time of year, which is why it's vital we remember never to leave vulnerable people (or pets) in a locked vehicle. It only takes moments for heat to become life threatening. Resources for the hot weather ⬇️ 🧑⚕️HealthyWA: https://lnkd.in/fig-RSH 📲 Health Direct: 1800 022 222 or https://lnkd.in/gTZmZPw 🚑 Triple Zero (000) for emergencies. If in doubt about whether an illness or injury is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Call takers are trained to help you and will direct you to the appropriate assistance.

It's HOT. Stay safe while enjoying the silly season and take Matt's tips for seasonal safety to heart. Don't forget the handy resources the help you beat the heat ⬇️ 🧑⚕️HealthyWA: https://lnkd.in/fig-RSH 📲 Health Direct: 1800 022 222 or https://lnkd.in/gTZmZPw 🚑 Triple Zero (000) for emergencies. If in doubt about whether an illness or injury is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Call takers are trained to help you and will direct you to the appropriate assistance. 

Planning to cool off in the water? Paramedic Matt wants to remind you to stay safe, and remember the other resources available to help beat the heat. Resources ⬇️ 🧑⚕️HealthyWA: https://lnkd.in/fig-RSH 📲 Health Direct: 1800 022 222 or https://lnkd.in/gTZmZPw 🚑 Triple Zero (000) for emergencies. If in doubt about whether an illness or injury is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Call takers are trained to help you and will direct you to the appropriate assistance.

Stay safe WA, the heat is rising. Temperatures continue to soar and we want to ensure you stay as safe as possible. Check out what Matt has to say to beat the heat. Resources ⬇️ 🧑⚕️HealthyWA: https://lnkd.in/fig-RSH 📲 Health Direct: 1800 022 222 or https://lnkd.in/gTZmZPw 🚑 Triple Zero (000) for emergencies. If in doubt about whether an illness or injury is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Call takers are trained to help you and will direct you to the appropriate assistance.

You asked and we listened. Opportunities for young people to get involved with St John WA are now possible at the St John Academy. A new youth program designed for WA secondary school students aged 12-17 years, giving them the opportunity to sharpen their leadership, wellbeing and health skills through a new program designed to build the state’s future leaders. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaKqCASF

It isn't easy being wheezy. 😮💨 Changes in weather can greatly impact asthma so refresh your knowledge of what to in the case of an asthma attack. 1. Follow DRSABCD St John WA Action Plan. 2. Sit the person comfortably upright. Be calm and reassuring and don’t leave the casualty alone. 3. Help the person to take 1 puff of their blue/grey reliever medication and take 4 breathes. 4. Repeat step 3 until 4 puffs of the reliever have been given – 1 puff at a time, with 4 breaths after each puff. 5. Wait 4 minutes – if the person still cannot breathe normally, give 4 more puffs as above. 6. If the person still cannot breathe normally, call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance. 7. Keep giving 4 puffs every 4 minutes (as above) until medical aid arrives. Learn more about asthma first aid: https://lnkd.in/gyPUAQFr

Stay safe WA. ☀️Temperatures are soaring and the UV index is set to sizzle, so we want you to slip, slop, slap, seek shade and stay hydrated. 🚗 Be safe on our roads. If you’re driving somewhere to escape the heat, remember to stay alert on our roads. 🩺 If you have an illness or injury that is urgent, but not an emergency, St John Urgent Care is open late and ready to help. 🚑 Save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies. If in doubt about whether an illness or injury is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Call takers are trained to help you and will direct you to the appropriate assistance. 

Our annual Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) report revealed that in 2023, St John WA achieved a 39.6% survival rate in the Utstein group, ranking among the world’s best alongside Seattle EMS, Denmark & Norway. But that’s not all, other key highlights include: ✅ 142 survivors, up 11% from last year ✅ Bystander CPR & AED use double survival chances ✅ 43% AED use in public cardiac arrests ✅ Rural WA now has higher survival rates than metro areas See more highlights from the report below and read the whole report: https://lnkd.in/gE7EGpyc 

Paramedicine students Mikaela Muller and Nicholas Durrant have dived into a unique hands-on experience in Bunbury, undertaking a two-week placement at the two Bunbury sub centres. The placement has been made possible due to collaborations between Edith Cowan University, St John WA, and Department of Rural Health South West and will give students an immersive chance to explore paramedicine. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDesk7VA