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    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Tom Bowles 20 February 2026 Albany surgical extraordinaire Dr Tom Bowles has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for his pivotal work establishing the Great Southern as a leading training hub for up-and-coming rural surgeons.
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    WA Governor Chris Dawson impressed during visit to Collie Health Service 20 February 2026 A tour of Collie Health Service’s state-of-the-art operating theatre and demonstration of our award-winning Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS) were among the highlights during a recent visit by His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia.
  • Doctor with stethoscope holding certificate standing in between two women.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Joshua Luhrs 18 February 2026 With a background in intensive care nursing, it’s no surprise Dr Joshua Luhrs has extensive clinical experience and a knack for keeping composed under pressure.
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    Honouring decades of dedication to rural health 18 February 2026 Thirty-eight medical practitioners from across WA were acknowledged for their extraordinary commitment to rural healthcare at the WA Rural Health Long Service Awards held last Friday
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    Albany care coordinator a “guiding light” for family 17 February 2026 The family member of a patient has thanked a WA Country Health Service staff member for being a “guiding light” during her mother’s treatment at Albany Health Campus.

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  • Gaining worldly experience in Kalgoorlie 25 May 2023 Meet Dr Rahul Jain – Resident Medical Officer at Kalgoorlie Health Campus on his journey to becoming a General Practitioner.
  • First surgery list completed at new Collie Health Service operating theatre complex 24 May 2023 The brand-new $14.7 million Collie Health Service operating theatre complex has welcomed its first patient since the redevelopment reached completion. 69-year-old Gary Keep was the first patient to undergo a procedure at the new facility. Upon his arrival, Mr Keep was met by two lightbox art installations at the entrance of the theatre corridor displaying an illuminating blue and green feature. He was then taken through to the new pre-surgery area and met by staff who got him prepped. He said he was excited to be the first patient through the theatre complex and highly rated his experience. “I was very impressed with the new theatre complex,” he said. “The place is fantastic, as were the staff.” “It’s amazing to have something like this in Collie.” After a few hours in recovery, Gary was ready to go home and was discharged the same afternoon. WA ...
  • First surgery list completed at new Collie Health Service operating theatre complex 24 May 2023 The brand-new $14.7 million Collie Health Service operating theatre complex has welcomed its first patient since the redevelopment reached completion.
  • Adventure and opportunity draw Dr Coleman to country WA 22 May 2023 Meet Dr Mat Coleman – our Clinical Director of Mental Health for the Great Southern at WA Country Health Service.
  • Alec's Albany adventure 18 May 2023 Resident Medical Officer at Albany Health Campus, Dr Alec Disley, can’t get enough of the Great Southern and highly recommends the hospital for those commencing their medical career.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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