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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.
  • '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.
  • Endorsed Midwife Wendy makes a significant step forward for Pilbara mums and bubs 05 May 2025 A year after diving into her new role, Newman-based Endorsed Midwife Wendy Hoey is making a meaningful difference in the lives of families in the East Pilbara.

More WACHS News

  • Newborn baby cries for breastfeeding mother
    Innovative program provides country mothers with breastfeeding support 10 November 2021 An innovative service is providing new mothers in country WA with breastfeeding advice and support from expert lactation consultants, using virtual care technology to reach families where they live.
  • Women smiles as she receives COVID-19 vaccination by clinician
    WA country hospitals prepare for COVID-19 09 November 2021 The WA Country Health Service has implemented a range of measures to prepare regional hospitals for when COVID comes to Western Australia.
  • Physitrack app-based exercise program
    WA Country Health Service expands virtual rehabilitation across regional WA 08 November 2021 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is expanding rehabilitation across regional Western Australia (WA), following the successful trial of an app-based exercise program in the State’s South West.
  • Composite photo of Director of Nursing and Midwifery Kate Reynolds and cattle station manager Larissa Walker on the remote Ellenbra station in the Kimberley region.
    Virtual care reaches remote communities when they need it most 05 November 2021 WA Country Health Service Director of Nursing and Midwifery Kate Reynolds hails from regional WA and knows only too well that WACHS staff must work and think differently to provide services to country communities.
  • Doctor with stethoscope in office
    The rural generalist making a difference in the hospital and beyond 05 November 2021 Dr John Van Bockxmeer is a rural generalist working for the WA Country Health Service in the Pilbara region.
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