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  • Returning to regional: Dr Nathan Danh’s rewarding residency experience in Karratha 08 December 2025 Having grown up in Geraldton, Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr Nathan Danh always hoped to return to regional Western Australia, and WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Community Residency Program (CRP) term in Karratha provided the perfect opportunity.
  • HEALTH ALERT: Protect yourself against extreme heat 03 December 2025 WA Country Health Service is advising people in the Pilbara – including Roebourne to prepare for extreme heat.
  • A composite photo of Raymond Cooke and wife Annie and the Broome Health Campus team, as well as a picture of the front of the hospital.
    Broome hospital team a lighthouse of hope for Sydney holidaymaker 02 December 2025 A grateful Sydneysider who developed serious health issues while holidaying on a cruise ship off Broome has heaped praise on hospital staff and paramedics, describing them as a “lighthouse of hope”.
  • New wave of skilled anaesthetic nurses across country WA 02 December 2025 WA Country Health Service is celebrating the graduation of its first cohort of anaesthetic nurses trained through the nationally endorsed AnaesAssist Academy program.
  • Two photos side by side, on the left a woman holds a certificate and flowers and smiles, on the right two women stand together in a kitchen one holds flowers, the other holds a certificate.
    Eastern Wheatbelt dream duo celebrate decades of service 01 December 2025 Two much-loved members of WA Country Health Service's Eastern Wheatbelt Primary Health Service (EWPHS) team have celebrated dual milestones after working together for more than three decades.

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  • Illustration of two women with their hands making a over their stomachs
    Self-collection options increase choice for cervical cancer screening 14 July 2022 Screening for cervical cancer just got even easier. Now, you can choose to take your own Cervical Screening Test (CST) sample.
  • Young woman receives COVID-19 vaccine from nurse
    Goldfields residents urged to roll up for the flu vaccine 13 July 2022 Goldfields residents are being urged to roll up once again – this time for their flu shot as influenza cases increase across the region.
  • Four staff members stand outside Kalgoorlie Hospital, smiling
    Kalgoorlie Health Campus staff go extra mile for young patient 11 July 2022 Kalgoorlie Health Campus staff have been praised by a young patient’s family for their kind, compassionate approach to healthcare.
  • Rebecca Clinch smiling, holding her NAIDOC Perth 2022 Nursing and Midwifery Award
    Aboriginal health advocate recognised by NAIDOC Perth Awards 08 July 2022 NAIDOC Perth has recognised WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Aboriginal Mental Health Officer Rebecca Clinch as one of 14 trailblazing leaders in their annual awards this year.
  • Pilot program to help regional aged care residents live independently for longer
    Pilot program harnesses technology to help regional aged care residents live independently for longer 06 July 2022 A WA Country Health Service (WACHS) pilot program is trialling the use of technology to support older Western Australians to live as independently as possible in residential aged care. The $100,000 pilot program will enhance the existing model of care through the use of an innovative assistive technology solution to help identify and respond to residents’ needs. The technology, created by InteliCare, utilises discreet sensors, emergency alerts, and health devices to detect incidents and give staff a better understanding of residents’ daily routines. The information and insights generated will be used to help staff detect and respond proactively to changes in behaviour. WACHS Manager Clinical Telehealth Development, Kate Hawkings, said by harnessing digital opportunities, WACHS is supporting country residents to safely age in their local community, surrounded by family and sup...
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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