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  • Three women in three different photos appear side by side in a composite image.
    Allied health professionals representing country WA in Allied Health Awards 16 September 2026 We are excited to announce that three amazing WA Country Health Service allied health professionals have been named as finalists in this year’s WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards.
  • A group of people stand together in front of a brightly coloured artwork, some are nurses and hospital workers, some are Aboriginal family members with an elderly woman in a wheelchair in front
    Inspiring artwork Many Rivers represents a brighter future 15 September 2026 Aboriginal people should be aware that this story contains references to and words of deceased persons.
  • Laverton Hospital Community Open Day written over a picture of a recently completed hospital build on a bright sunny day
    Laverton Hospital Community Open Day 24 September 15 September 2026 The new Laverton Hospital will open its doors to the local community for an open day ahead of becoming operational next month
  • Country teams named finalists in 2026 WA Health Excellence Awards 14 September 2026 WA Country Health Service teams from across the state have taken their place as finalists in this year’s WA Health Excellence Awards.
  • State Government to deliver more critical care in the air 11 September 2026 For the first time in Western Australia’s history, the State’s Emergency Rescue Helicopters, known as RAC Rescue, will be staffed by a critical care physician and critical care paramedic – bringing more lifesaving support to those who need it most.

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  • A rural rotation that changed everything for Dr Teegan McQuinn 23 June 2025 For Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr Teegan McQuinn, ten weeks in Kununurra through the WA Country Health Service Community Residency Program (CRP) offered far more than any usual placement.
  • Dr Jessica Kopec’s journey as a Medical Education Registrar 18 June 2025 WA Country Health Service Dr Jessica Kopec is a Medical Education Registrar with a deep personal and professional connection to country WA.
  • Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment reaches Stage Two milestone 13 June 2025 Main works on the $188 million Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment have reached another important milestone, with the State Government’s acceptance of the Stage Two offer.
  • A tile with a picture of healthcare technology overlaid on a picture of Geraldton Health Campus with the text New cancer treatment  service to be established  at Geraldton Health Campus
    New cancer treatment service to be established at Geraldton Health Campus 13 June 2025 The State Government has announced a $21 million to establish a new cancer treatment service at Geraldton Health Campus, allowing Midwest residents to receive cancer treatment closer to home.
  • A composite image of Mullewa Hospital and a sign announcing the redevelopment of the hospital with the wording - Contractor appointed to deliver main works for new Mullewa Community Hospital
    Contractor appointed to deliver main works for new Mullewa Community Hospital 13 June 2025 The State Government has awarded the contract to deliver the Mullewa Community Hospital redevelopment to WA owned and operated EMCO Building.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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