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Find out about the latest news and developments from around our health service.

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  • New Laverton Hospital powers up 01 April 2026 Construction of the new $63.6 million Laverton Hospital has reached a key milestone with the building now connected to mains power.
  • View of Derby Health Service entrance.
    Dr Andrea Clarke’s interest in country medicine shines through Community Residency Program (CRP) placement 26 March 2026 Perth-based Resident Medical Officer Dr Andrea Clarke was always drawn to community medicine.
  • Blue tile saying health advice for the pilbara midwest and wheatbelt
    HEALTH ALERT: Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle 26 March 2026 Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has now passed through the Pilbara, Midwest, and Wheatbelt, and all emergency warnings have now been downgraded.
  • HEALTH UPDATE: Services relocated back to Roebourne Hospital 26 March 2026 We’ve relocated services back to Roebourne Hospital and care is available as normal.
  • A group of nurses and clinical trials specialists and one male doctor stand in a hospital hallway smiling
    First oncology clinical trial commences at Albany Health Campus 25 March 2026 In a boost to local cancer care for Great Southern patients, Albany Health Campus Cancer Centre has recently commenced its first oncology clinical trial.

More WACHS News

  • Nurse in pink scrubs holding baby standing next to mother.
    Pilbara mum praises Karratha Midwifery Group Practice for continuity of care 24 March 2026 A Pilbara mum who chose to birth with WA Country Health Service Midwifery Group Practice said it’s one of the best decisions she has made.
  • A large group of people pose for the camera holding their finalist certificates in the 2026 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
    Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards finalists announced 23 March 2026 The finalists for the 2026 Western Australia Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards have been announced, recognising the outstanding contributions of nurses and midwives across the State.
  • Graphic tile with orange backround and Aboriginal artwork with text 'Close the Gap - 19 March 2026'.
    Listening to community voices in the country, on the pathway to closing the gap 19 March 2026 Today, on National Close the Gap Day, WA Country Health Service is acknowledging the importance of all Australians moving forward together to address the significant disparities in health, wellbeing, life expectancy, education and economics between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.
  • Esperance physio Kendall Carmody publishes long-awaited endometriosis research 18 March 2026 After four years of researching, writing, editing and revising, Esperance Physiotherapist Kendall Carmody is celebrating after having her work on endometriosis published in a peer-reviewed international journal.
  • Collage of seven photos showing six individuals and one team of five holding their trophies.
    Country clinicians recognised for excellence in rural healthcare 16 March 2026 The quality, talent and commitment of country clinicians has again been celebrated at the annual Western Australian Rural Health Excellence Awards, as part of the WA Rural Health Conference for 2026.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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