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

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  • Country health champions honoured at WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 12 May 2025 WA Country Health Service nurses and midwives have again proved they are among the best of the best, claiming two categories at the 2025 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
  • Palliative Care Week 2025 12 May 2025 This week, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is marking Palliative Care Week by reflecting on the remarkable progress made in recent years in the provision of care to people living with life-limiting illness in regional areas.
  • 'Yarn with a purpose' strengthening communication in Aboriginal healthcare 08 May 2025 WA Country Health Service and The WA Centre for Rural Health Clinical Yarning Implementation Research team have partnered to provide Clinical Yarning training to clinical health staff across the Midwest.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Consumer Appreciation Award 07 May 2025 Part of our Kimberley Palliative Care Service team, Clinical Nurse Abbey Robinson has distinguished herself as a champion of person- and family-centred care.
  • Alison's legacy stitched into the hearts of many 05 May 2025 After 26 incredible years of unwavering commitment, compassion and excellence, WA Country Health Service bids a heartfelt farewell to Wellington Physiotherapist Alison Smith.

More WACHS News

  • New and improved Dongara Residential Aged Care facilities welcome patients 08 November 2022 Stage two of WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) $9.86 million redevelopment of Dongara Health Service is now complete.
  • Innovation is key to country success for this rural doctor 03 November 2022 Meet Dr Samir Heble, the Director of Psychiatry for the WA Country Health Service (WACHS).
  • Merredin residents to benefit from expanded surgical services 03 November 2022 The community of Merredin has access to more health services close to home with the addition of colonoscopies and gastroscopies at the local hospital.
  • Healthcare reconfiguration to benefit Newman community 02 November 2022 The community of Newman is set to benefit from more access to medical care.
  • Collage of Rural Health Award winners with their trophies
    Celebrating excellence in rural healthcare 24 October 2022 Eight dedicated WA Country Health Service (WACHS) clinicians have been honoured at the Rural Health Excellence Awards, acknowledging the outstanding contributions each have made in their field.
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