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

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  • Virtual technology a game-changer for regional and metro healthcare coordination 13 May 2025 An innovative clinical supervision model is changing the way WA Country Health Service upskills allied health professionals in remote locations and enabling complex lymphoedema patients to receive care closer to home.
  • Country health champions honoured at WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 12 May 2025 WA Country Health Service nurses and midwives have again proved they are among the best of the best, claiming two categories at the 2025 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
  • Palliative Care Week 2025 12 May 2025 This week, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is marking Palliative Care Week by reflecting on the remarkable progress made in recent years in the provision of care to people living with life-limiting illness in regional areas.
  • 'Yarn with a purpose' strengthening communication in Aboriginal healthcare 08 May 2025 WA Country Health Service and The WA Centre for Rural Health Clinical Yarning Implementation Research team have partnered to provide Clinical Yarning training to clinical health staff across the Midwest.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Consumer Appreciation Award 07 May 2025 Part of our Kimberley Palliative Care Service team, Clinical Nurse Abbey Robinson has distinguished herself as a champion of person- and family-centred care.

More WACHS News

  • Recent Japanese encephalitis virus activity detected in east Kimberley 21 April 2023 The Department of Health is again urging residents and travellers in the North West to protect themselves from mosquito bites, following the first evidence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) activity in Halls Creek.
  • Congratulations to our Excellent Care for the Older Person award winners 20 April 2023 WA Country Health Service’s Excellent Care for the Older Person awards recognises staff who provide high-quality care to older people.
  • Work is happening behind the scenes on the Meekatharra Health Centre redevelopment 18 April 2023 $48.9 million has been invested to upgrade the existing hospital site.
  • Newborn baby Greyson with Hedland Health Campus staff and Mum Kiley
    Baby Grayson arrives during Category 5 cyclone 14 April 2023 Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was the biggest cyclone Western Australia had seen in more than 10 years. Expectant mum Kylie presented to Hedland Health Campus at 30 weeks pregnant and would go on to give birth as the cyclone made landfall.
  • Expert heart health support now available in the South West 14 April 2023 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is expanding its innovative Heart Health Support Service into the South West.
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