BHP commits $1.9 million for new dialysis clinic in Newman
BHP has provided $1.9 million to the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) to establish a dialysis clinic at the PAMS healthcare centre in Newman.
The purpose-built dialysis clinic is the first of its kind for Newman and its surrounding communities, and will include the latest dialysis machines - enough to treat up to 10 patients each day - managed by nurses trained in specialist dialysis treatment.
BHP General Manager, Newman Operations, Marie Bourgoin said: Newman residents often travel hundreds of kilometres to places like Perth, Broome, or Port Hedland for dialysis treatment. This new dialysis clinic right here in Newman means people can get the treatment and support they need closer to home.
Newman s new Earbus helping ear health miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
WA Government to review BHP s environmental licences in dusty Pilbara town of Newman
TueTuesday 12
updated
TueTuesday 12
Residents in the East Pilbara region say red dust is regularly seen in the air.
(
Print text only
Cancel
The WA Government will review the environmental licences of two BHP mines in the Pilbara amid concerns around rising dust levels.
Key points:
DWER says the review has been triggered by an increase in dust levels
A report into dust in Newman finds no asbestos fibres in samples from 2018 to 2019
The town of Newman, described as a dome of dust by residents, is bordered by the iron ore operations Mount Whaleback (one kilometre away) and Eastern Ridge (five kilometres to the north-east).