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

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  • Collie ED soars above – fast diagnosis and air transfer win applause 16 July 2026 When an early-morning patient presented to Collie Hospital experiencing concerning symptoms, the stellar Collie Emergency Department (ED) team leaped immediately into action.
  • Graphic image with orange backgrond and text that says 'Public health update: Whopping cough in the Great Southern. Make sure your vaccinations are up to date."
    Whooping cough cases increase in the Great Southern 15 July 2026 WA Country Health Service is continuing its response to an increase in whooping cough cases in the Great Southern, with public health teams working to manage the spread.
  • Highlighting What Matters to You 14 July 2026 WA Country Health Service staff are dedicated to providing patient-centred care to rural and remote communities, and built into the heart of that care is a simple question: What Matters to You?
  • Two women in colourful polo shirts with Aboriginal artwork standing in front of Kimberley beach, showing red dirt, green trees and blue ocean.
    Diphtheria, what you need to know 13 July 2026 WA Health are continuing its public health response to the ongoing diphtheria outbreak in parts of regional WA.
  • Group of people standing around a table of cakes and food.
    Jo Randall retires after an astonishing 54 years of service 13 July 2026 For more than 50 years, WA Country Health Service nurse Jo Randall has devoted her career to caring for communities across the Wheatbelt.

More WACHS News

  • Dr Forster giving thumb up with RFDS helicopter
    Forging a path in rural medicine in the Kimberley 02 March 2022 Dr David Forster has been working at Broome Regional Hospital for 13 years and is a real advocate for what WACHS and the Kimberley region has to offer.
  • Dr Fitzclarence and her husband. 4WD and RFDS airstrip in the background
    Rural medicine runs in the family for this Pilbara doctor 02 March 2022 Dr Cherelle Fitzclarence is a Senior Medical Officer and General Practitioner for the WA Country Health Service, working in the West Pilbara region.
  • 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.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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