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  • Man and woman wearing sunglasses standing in front of Kimberley landscape.
    First pharmacist completes Resident Training Program in country WA 20 April 2026 The first pharmacist to complete the WA Country Health Service Resident Training Program found the Kimberley lifestyle so rewarding, he has decided to stay on in the region.
  • Expansion of Virtual Security Centre enhancing safety in rural and remote health sites 13 April 2026 WA Country Health Service is enhancing safety measures in country hospitals through the rapid expansion of its Virtual Security Centre (VSC).
  • A professional photo shows a bright, brand new modern health facility.
    Pilbara's new residential service boosts regional mental health care 10 April 2026 The Karratha Step Up/Step Down (SUSD) service is complete, delivering a purpose-built residential mental health care facility for the community.
  • Group of staff standing in front of window.
    Dr Florence Van Schie calls time on a career in country mental health care 08 April 2026 Mental health staff in the Wheatbelt gathered recently to farewell Dr Florence Van Schie and thank her for more than a decade of outstanding service.
  • New Laverton Hospital powers up 01 April 2026 Construction of the new $63.6 million Laverton Hospital has reached a key milestone with the building now connected to mains power.

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  • Left photo: Doctor in scrubs with a wide brim hat in front of hospital. Right photo: Same doctor is casual shirt with stunning landscape behind.
    Karratha Community Residency Program prepares Dr Joshua Jones for General Practice 05 March 2026 For metropolitan-based Resident Medical Officer Dr Joshua Jones, undertaking rural rotation through the Community Residency Program (CRP) has expanded his skills in a different setting.
  • Left image: Photo of a male nurse in scrubs standing next to Kununurra District Hospital sign. Right image: Man in black shirt smiling.
    ‘I owe a professional my life’: Kununurra nurse credited with saving patient 04 March 2026 Gary Dixon wasn’t too concerned when he developed an ear infection after taking a dip at Swim Beach, a popular watering hole on the Upper Ord River.
  • Female nurse with brown hair in navy blue srubs with red and white collar.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Cristina Taucean 03 March 2026 Whether it’s wound care or palliative services in the home, Cristina Taucean is passionate about providing care and making sure South West communities are aware of all the care options available outside of a hospital setting.
  • Congratulations to our LEAD Program graduates 27 February 2026 Sixteen of our emerging leaders are putting their newly honed leadership and management skills to good use after completing WA Country Health Service’s LEAD professional development program.
  • Group of people standing on staircase.
    Country WA welcomes 35 medical interns 27 February 2026 WA Country Health Service has welcomed a record-sized cohort of new medical interns in 2026.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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