Wound Care Expert Wins Health Minister's Award 2025

Wound Care Expert Wins Health Minister's Award 2025

According to recent data from the Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA), chronic‌ wounds affect​ over 450,000 Australians, costing the public healthcare system a staggering $6.6 billion annually. This highlights ​the ​urgent need for more ​efficient, accessible, and effective solutions. Professor Barakat-Johnson’s work directly addresses this challenge, offering a beacon of hope for patients and a ‍model for healthcare innovation.

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Professor Michelle Barakat-Johnson received the 2025 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers for pioneering the RPA Virtual Wound Care Command Centre—a hybrid model that uses AI-powered imaging, remote monitoring, and virtual consults to dramatically improve access and outcomes for chronic wound patients.


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