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

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  • HEALTH ALERT: Protect yourself against extreme heat 03 November 2026 WA Country Health Service is advising people in the Pilbara including locations between Roebourne and Wickham, to Karratha and Dampier to prepare for extreme heat.
  • Country PatHS expands to support more regional patients 02 November 2026 The State Government is expanding Country Patient Health Support (Country PatHS), a comprehensive journey and care co-ordination service that supports at-risk patients travelling to Perth for specialist healthcare.
  • A young woman bandages the arm of a small boy facing away from the camera, with another woman visible on screen behind providing clinical support
    Innovative country health program puts virtual care in regional hands 29 October 2026 Kalgoorlie-based Occupational Therapist Grace Fox can confidently provide complex hand therapy closer to home for Goldfields patients, thanks to WA Country Health Service's innovative Telehands Program.
  • A group of five young to middle-aged women in smart casual attire stand together smiling with conference credentials on lanyards around their necks
    Regional OTs bring a hands-on approach to the Australian Hand Therapy Association Conference 28 October 2026 Highlighting the organisation’s commitment to continuous improvement, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Occupational Therapists recently helped to convene the annual Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) conference.
  • An artist's render of a clinical room shows a male figure sitting behind a computer facing a separate room behind an internal window
    Contract for MRI suite to deliver needed healthcare in Port Hedland 26 October 2026 ADCO Constructions has been appointed to deliver a new MRI suite at Hedland Health Campus.

More WACHS News

  • Group of 50 newly qualified nurses and midwives
    WA Country Health Service welcomes record intake of graduate nurses and midwives in 2023 22 November 2022 A record number of newly graduated nurses and midwives will deploy to remote and regional areas as part of the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) graduate nursing and midwifery program.
  • What parents can do to keep teens safe at school leavers 22 November 2022 The Department of Health is encouraging parents to talk with their teens about sex and relationships before Leavers’ Week, which runs from 21 November.
  • Small changes make a big difference at Narembeen Memorial Health Service 17 November 2022 The Narembeen Memorial Health Service emergency department (ED) recently received a makeover.
  • Community members tour Collie Health Service 16 November 2022 Members of the Collie Community Reference Group were treated to a preview of the new hospital as significant work progresses in its redevelopment.
  • Bunbury Regional Hospital opens education and research hub 15 November 2022 South West clinicians and students will have more opportunity for professional development with the opening of the Bunbury Regional Hospital’s Teaching, Training and Research Hub.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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