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  • Residents urged to check vaccinations following diphtheria outbreak in regional WA 07 May 2026 Western Australians are being urged to ensure they are up to date with their diphtheria vaccination in response to an outbreak of cases in regional WA.
  • Female nurse in scrubs with glasses standing in front of a colourful wall.
    ‘Honouring a lifetime’ - Clinical Nurse Specialist Nicky’s care for dementia patients lands excellence award nomination 06 May 2026 Having lived in several small towns across the South West before settling in Bunbury, Clinical Nurse Specialist Nicky Duncan is passionate about work that makes a difference for country communities.
  • Colourful illustrated book cover with 'Jack and the Big Germ' title on top of green slime. Image below title shows kids and a grandma playing in an outback setting with germ characters around them.
    Jack and the Big Germ – hygiene education storybook 05 May 2026 WA Country Health Service has launched a new illustrated children’s storybook, Jack and the Big Germ, developed by the Pilbara Health Promotion team in partnership with Aboriginal communities.
  • A group of nurses in brightly coloured scrubs stand by the ocean at sunset
    Thank you, country midwives 05 May 2026 Each year on 5 May, we have an opportunity to show our appreciation for the incredible midwives who go above and beyond to support women, families and country communities each and every day.
  • A blond heaired woman stands in front of a brightly coloured screen outdoors, smiling
    Wheatbelt midwife Melanie in line for excellence award 04 May 2026 Wheatbelt Clinical Midwife Consultant Melanie Woodhams is not only passionate about supporting birthing mums and families in the region, she also works tirelessly to elevate, promote and develop midwifery across WA Country Health Service.

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  • A composite picture featuring three views of the newly refurbished Dongara Health Centre.
    Services move back to Dongara Health Centre 30 May 2023 Allied health, dental and community and child health services have now relocated back to Dongara Health Centre.
  • Celebrating 4000 stories on Care Opinion with various health care staff members smiling
    Feedback milestone for WA Country Health Service 25 May 2023 WA Country Health Service is celebrating 4000 patient and consumer stories received via Care Opinion.
  • Gaining worldly experience in Kalgoorlie 25 May 2023 Meet Dr Rahul Jain – Resident Medical Officer at Kalgoorlie Health Campus on his journey to becoming a General Practitioner.
  • First surgery list completed at new Collie Health Service operating theatre complex 24 May 2023 The brand-new $14.7 million Collie Health Service operating theatre complex has welcomed its first patient since the redevelopment reached completion. 69-year-old Gary Keep was the first patient to undergo a procedure at the new facility. Upon his arrival, Mr Keep was met by two lightbox art installations at the entrance of the theatre corridor displaying an illuminating blue and green feature. He was then taken through to the new pre-surgery area and met by staff who got him prepped. He said he was excited to be the first patient through the theatre complex and highly rated his experience. “I was very impressed with the new theatre complex,” he said. “The place is fantastic, as were the staff.” “It’s amazing to have something like this in Collie.” After a few hours in recovery, Gary was ready to go home and was discharged the same afternoon. WA ...
  • First surgery list completed at new Collie Health Service operating theatre complex 24 May 2023 The brand-new $14.7 million Collie Health Service operating theatre complex has welcomed its first patient since the redevelopment reached completion.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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