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

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  • 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Lewis Weeda 30 January 2026 Roving Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr Lewis Weeda has been named among 17 WA Country Health Service finalists in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.
  • Man in striped button up shirt standing in front of green grass hill and tree.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Connor Earnshaw 29 January 2026 From the golden paddocks of the Wheatbelt, to the crisp white sand of Cable Beach in Broome – Dr Connor Earnshaw has always had a passion for rural and remote Western Australia.
  • 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Jacinta Cover 27 January 2026 Bunbury General Surgeon Dr Jacinta Cover has been named a finalist in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards for her invaluable work in reshaping healthcare delivery in the South West.
  • Two men in business casual dress appear on either side of a pull up banner , smile and shake hands.
    WA Country Health Service recognised as a Carer Friendly Employer 27 January 2026 WA Country Health Service has achieved accreditation in the Carers WA Carers and Employers program and is officially recognised as a Carer Friendly Workplace.
  • Blue square saying Williams Health Centre update
    Williams Health Centre reopening 26 January 2026 The Williams Health Centre will reopen during regular operating hours after the long weekend.

More WACHS News

  • A group photo of new registered nurses in the Great Southern
    Grad nurses set to make a difference in the Great Southern 01 March 2022 The newly qualified nurses will embark on a graduate program that provides learning and development, ongoing support and placement opportunities including medical, surgical, rehabilitation, theatre, aged care and for the first time, chemotherapy and palliative care.
  • An artist's rendering of what the completed Collie Health Srvice redevelopment will look like with various characters as stand-ins for health professionals around a large workstation.
    Main works tender awarded for Collie Health Service redevelopment 01 March 2022 Collie Health Service is another step closer to state-of-the-art upgrades with local builder Perkins (WA) Pty Ltd awarded the tender for construction works.
  • Image of a small child in bed having their temperature taken by an adult with a thermometer.
    COVID-19 in children 25 February 2022 Children, much like adults, are at-risk of getting COVID-19 but most recover very well and can be cared for safely at home.
  • Mum, dad, baby and nurse in operating room
    Telehealth helps Meekatharra mum give birth to healthy baby boy 21 February 2022 When expectant mother Zana Mippy presented to Meekatharra Hospital in the late stages of labour, it was too late for a transfer to a birthing centre. So, a senior midwife from the Midwifery and Obstetrics Emergency Telehealth Service (MOETS) team in Perth dialled in to provide support to the team on the ground through the delivery.
  • New paramedic support for Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek 21 February 2022 The towns of Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek will receive additional support from specialist paramedics, as WA Country Health Service (WACHS) continues to implement the Country Ambulance Strategy: Striving for Equity in Country WA.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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