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

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  • Speech pathologist’s student placement lays foundation to return to the country 22 April 2025 WA Country Health Service Speech Pathologist Danyelle Grime began her six-month placement in Geraldton in 2024 and enjoyed the experience so much that she returned to regional WA – this time with her sights set on Northam.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Excellence in Midwifery 17 April 2025 With a steadfast commitment to advancing the Midwifery profession, Sian Skillcorn is driving significant improvements to maternal and newborn outcomes for country WA families.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Excellence in Person Centred Care – Team Award 17 April 2025 The Midwest renal team has been named a finalist in the Excellence in Person-Centred Care – Team Award category at the 2025 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Excellence in Rural and Remote Nursing 16 April 2025 Wheatbelt Clinical Nurse Manager Denise Hughes has been recognised as a finalist in the 2025 WA Nursing & Midwifery Excellence Awards for Excellence in Rural and Remote Nursing.
  • Farewell to longstanding Pink Ladies vollie Marleen 15 April 2025 WA Country Health Service farewells longstanding Bunbury Regional Hospital volunteer Marleen Milne after 18 years of service.

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    Self-collection options increase choice for cervical cancer screening 14 July 2022 Screening for cervical cancer just got even easier. Now, you can choose to take your own Cervical Screening Test (CST) sample.
  • Young woman receives COVID-19 vaccine from nurse
    Goldfields residents urged to roll up for the flu vaccine 13 July 2022 Goldfields residents are being urged to roll up once again – this time for their flu shot as influenza cases increase across the region.
  • Four staff members stand outside Kalgoorlie Hospital, smiling
    Kalgoorlie Health Campus staff go extra mile for young patient 11 July 2022 Kalgoorlie Health Campus staff have been praised by a young patient’s family for their kind, compassionate approach to healthcare.
  • Rebecca Clinch smiling, holding her NAIDOC Perth 2022 Nursing and Midwifery Award
    Aboriginal health advocate recognised by NAIDOC Perth Awards 08 July 2022 NAIDOC Perth has recognised WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Aboriginal Mental Health Officer Rebecca Clinch as one of 14 trailblazing leaders in their annual awards this year.
  • Pilot program to help regional aged care residents live independently for longer
    Pilot program harnesses technology to help regional aged care residents live independently for longer 06 July 2022 A WA Country Health Service (WACHS) pilot program is trialling the use of technology to support older Western Australians to live as independently as possible in residential aged care. The $100,000 pilot program will enhance the existing model of care through the use of an innovative assistive technology solution to help identify and respond to residents’ needs. The technology, created by InteliCare, utilises discreet sensors, emergency alerts, and health devices to detect incidents and give staff a better understanding of residents’ daily routines. The information and insights generated will be used to help staff detect and respond proactively to changes in behaviour. WACHS Manager Clinical Telehealth Development, Kate Hawkings, said by harnessing digital opportunities, WACHS is supporting country residents to safely age in their local community, surrounded by family and sup...
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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