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  • A group of people stand togtehr smiling with a screen behind them that says Eating Disorder Tool - Feelings about my body and eating
    First of its kind Aboriginal youth eating disorder screening tool gets up and running in the Kimberley 25 May 2026 A new culturally grounded eating disorder screening tool for Aboriginal young people is progressing in the Kimberley.
  • WA Health boosts vaccination response amid regional diphtheria outbreak 25 May 2026 The Department of Health is continuing its public health response to an ongoing diphtheria outbreak in regional Western Australia.
  • A smiling female nurse with flowers and a certificate stands between two senior nurses in scrubs
    Geraldton local Tahnee named Health Campus Nurse/Midwife of the Year 22 May 2026 Outstanding Clinical Nurse Tahnee Innis has been named 2026 Geraldton Health Campus Nurse/Midwife of the Year.
  • Three women stand in front of a hospital sign that says Kalgoorlie Health Campus
    STOPNET starts strong - Kalgoorlie commences clinical trial 21 May 2026 WA Country Health Service clinicians at Kalgoorlie Health Campus are proud to celebrate a major research milestone, welcoming their very first participant into the STOPNET clinical trial.
  • A red/brown tile with the words Diphtheria alert for regional WA and underneath make sure your vaccinations are up to date
    Diphtheria alert for regional WA 19 May 2026 An outbreak of diphtheria has been identified in regional Western Australia.

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  • Midwest medical intern up for 2026 Rural Health Excellence Award 10 February 2026 Dr Celia Wong may have grown up in the city, but the joys and challenges of rural healthcare drew her to the bush.
  • A Registered Nurse in operating theatre scubs puts a used item in a special bin for recycling.
    Country hospitals embrace sustainable healthcare through device remanufacturing 09 February 2026 Over the past 18 months, several WA Country Health Service hospitals – including Geraldton, Karratha, Derby, Busselton, Kununurra and Broome – have been playing a key role in reducing medical waste by collecting single-use devices for remanufacturing.
  • Sarah shines a second time ahead of 2026 Rural Health Excellence Awards 09 February 2026 After a career dedicated to helping country patients get back on their feet, WA Country Health Service Senior Podiatrist Sarah Tomlinson has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Rural Health Excellence Awards.
  • A group of Mental Health Transport Officers stand in front of a Royal Flying Doctor Service plane inside a hangar.
    Specialised mental health transport service begins in country WA 06 February 2026 The State Government has launched a new initiative to improve the transfer of mental health patients in country Western Australia, with the introduction of a dedicated Mental Health Transport Officer (MHTO) workforce.
  • A split image showing the external front view of Albany Health Campus and Meekatharra Hospital
    Contract awarded for Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus 05 February 2026 The State Government has engaged Hutchinson Builders under the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process for the Meekatharra Hospital redevelopment and Albany Health Campus expansion.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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