Midwife recognised for maternal care

Far West Local Health District Midwife of the Year Jesse Prokop. Picture Supplied
Denika Anderson

A BURONGA HealthOne midwife has been recognised for delivering antenatal and postnatal care, and being pivotal in the implementation of the new Maternity Postnatal Service model of care in Buronga. Jesse Prokop was awarded Midwife of the Year for the Far West Local Health District on International Day of the Midwife, which celebrates the contribution […]

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