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  • Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus major upgrades announced with a photo of the two existing hospitals
    Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus set for major upgrades 19 November 2025 Major upgrades are on the way for Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus with early contractor involvement (ECI) proposals now open for a single contractor to design both projects.
  • Two photos showing an overhead view of a new hospital showing the steel framework and concrete pad surrounded by a red dirt pad and construction equipment
    Laverton Hospital redevelopment progresses 18 November 2025 The $63.6 million Laverton Hospital redevelopment has marked an important milestone, with the completion of slab pours for the new hospital build and structural steel installation underway.
  • Dr Ella Forkin’s return to care for the Goldfields 14 November 2025 For Dr Ella Forkin, returning to Kalgoorlie via the WA Country Health Service and WA Health Community Residency Program was more than a career move – it was a chance to reconnect and give back to the community that shaped her.
  • WA Country Health Service prepares for Leavers Week in the South West 10 November 2025 WA Country Health Service is once again preparing to support Leavers Week celebrations, which will take place from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 November 2025.
  • Graphic with blue background and Aboriginal artwork with text 'free event - 3 December - International Day of People with Disability'.
    Regional Voices Centre Stage for International Day of People with Disability 07 November 2025 To mark the 2025 International Day of People with Disability, WA Country Health Service is hosting a public event that shines a light on these lived experiences.

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  • WA Health is calling for patients and carers to complete a survey about WA public outpatient services.
    You can help improve the outpatient health journey 30 August 2021 Understanding the experience and needs of patients and carers is an essential part of how WA Health makes improvements to healthcare. In recognition of this, WA Department of Health has launched the statewide Outpatient Reform survey to ensure reform initiatives are designed and delivered with consumers in mind transform the patient journey based on feedback from outpatients. WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Director Outpatient Reform and Access Stephanie Waters said giving patients the opportunity to have their say on what they consider are key priorities based on their own experience will assist WA in addressing issues that matter most for regional patients. “Through the information gained directly from patients who complete a simple survey we can work to provide country people with more timely access to high value, public outpatient care.” WA Health is asking patients an...
  • A group shot of midwives physically distanced, some standing, some seated and one holding a newborn baby.
    Maternity services set to return to Geraldton Health Campus 27 August 2021 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) midwives are bringing their high-calibre maternity skills back to Geraldton Hospital from 14 September 2021 after their services were temporarily relocated as part of WACHS’ COVID-19 response.
  • The WA Country Health Service has now vaccinated over 100,000 residents of rural and regional WA.
    WA Country Health Service administers 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine 20 August 2021 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has now vaccinated over 100,000 residents of rural and regional WA.
  • Aerial photograph of Derby community health service building
    New $3.7 million Derby community health service building one step closer with final works commencing 20 August 2021 Derby residents are a step closer to being able to access local health services at a brand new community health centre, with the main facility installed and final works commencing.
  • Siemens CT scanner on white background
    New CT scanners to benefit regional patients 13 August 2021 Patients in the Goldfields, Midwest and Wheatbelt are will benefit from the rollout of the three brand new computed tomography (CT) scanners.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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