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Birth of new maternity facility at Karratha Health Campus 09 November 2017 Expectant mothers and newborn babies will be treated to state-of-the-art maternity facilities when the new Karratha Health Campus opens its doors. The maternity service, on the first floor of the new campus, will feature two birthing suites and six single inpatient bedrooms allowing for greater privacy. Clinical lead Monica Seth said the new maternity wing will include a thoughtful mix of smart design and top-class medical equipment, with slightly larger than normal single rooms to allow for the built in baby baths. “We want our new parents to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible, and the new birthing suites will have space, light and privacy as well as the most modern equipment and technology at hand,” said Monica. Each birthing room has also been designed with a deep bath for water immersion during labour as well as fully equipped ensuites. The baths are being shipped... -
Building of new Cunderdin Health Centre begins 07 November 2017 Building of the new health centre in Cunderdin commenced in early October and the slab is due to be poured in November. The new health centre, which is being built by Firm Constructions, will replace Cunderdin Hospital and promises a new era for local health care. WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt Regional Director Sean Conlan said the new health centre would focus on promoting good health, preventing illness, and the management of chronic disease. “Modern health care is about people staying well so they can minimise time in hospital," he said. "The opening of this new health centre will give the local community improved primary health and community care facilities. “Round-the-clock emergency care will continue in the new emergency department with state-of-the-art equipment – including Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS) access.” The health centre will be equippe...
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GPs impressed with behind the scenes tour of hospital 02 November 2017 Members of the Warren Medical Advisory Committee, a group made up of medical practitioners and WA Country Health Service (WACHS) operational staff, recently toured the construction site of the new $39.3million Warren Health Service. WACHS South West Regional Director Kerry Winsor said the outside structure of the building was largely completed and that work had begun in earnest on the inside. “The internal fittings of the inpatient ward and emergency department are currently being completed. This includes the ceilings, internal walls, cabinetry, flooring, plumbing and electrical,” Ms Winsor said. “Over the next few months we will be working on carparks and roadways, the inpatient ward, emergency department and completing the administration and outpatient departments.” Dr Paul Griffiths was one of the admitting and attending doctors at Warren Health Service that to... -
Pilbara in the spotlight during WACHS Board visit 24 October 2017 The health needs of the diverse Pilbara community will be in the spotlight this week as Board Members visit the region for a series of regional engagement meetings and presentations. Led by Board Chair Professor Neale Fong, the WACHS Board will meet with regional Pilbara staff and representatives of key organisations including the local District Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) and Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS). In its first official visit to the region, Professor Fong said the Board had a full and interesting agenda planned including visits to the new Karratha Health Campus and the remote community of Roebourne. “Board Members are looking forward to a tour of the impressive Karratha Health Campus and seeing first-hand the significant progress that is being made,” he said. “The drone footage and time lapse videos give an exciting perspective of the 13,000 square met... -
Stakeholders tour emergency department 24 October 2017 Members of the local District Health Advisory Council were given a sneak peek of the new emergency department at the Merredin Health Service recently. Wheatbelt Regional Director Sean Conlan led the tour after his annual meeting with the council. “The District Health Advisory Council (DHAC) provides a vital link to the consumer, carer and community perspective and it’s important to keep them informed and engaged,” Mr Conlan said. “Partnering consumer representative groups like DHACs gives us the chance to learn from consumers and improve the health care experiences of our communities.” The new emergency department was finished on 24 October and staff should start treating patients in the emergency department around mid-November. It features a resuscitation bay, a dedicated reception and triage area, a patient waiting area, two acute treatment bays, a minor p...
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24/01/2024