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  • A computer generated rendering of a new hospital ward looking down from a bird's eye view, the building is long and white with windows along the side fronting a neat car park.
    Design and construct contract awarded for Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus 18 August 2026 The State Government has awarded Hutchinson Builders the design and construct contract for the $60 million, 32-bed Albany Health Campus expansion and the $73.4 million Meekatharra Hospital redevelopment.
  • WA Country Health Service Health Information Management team
    Health Information Management Week 2026 – Trusted information, smarter decisions, stronger communities 14 August 2026 This Health Information Management Awareness Week (17 – 23 August 2026), we’re shining the spotlight on our dedicated WA Country Health Service Health Information Management teams across our sites.
  • Lynne Mitchell takes country health outcomes to the next level four decades on 14 August 2026 With a background working across working across social work and population health, Carnarvon-based Senior Aboriginal Health Program Officer Lynne Mitchell is passionate about improving the lives of those in rural and remote WA.
  • Alex (patient) standing with three nurses next to Esperance Health Campus sign.
    Esperance Emergency Department staff praised for compassion and care 13 August 2026 Staff at Esperance Health Campus have been thanked for their kind and compassionate care.
  • A group of people at a presentation
    Light Up the Darkness 13 August 2026 Trigger warning: This article discusses suicide and the loss of loved ones.

More WACHS News

  • Residents urged to check vaccinations following diphtheria outbreak in regional WA 07 May 2026 Western Australians are being urged to ensure they are up to date with their diphtheria vaccination in response to an outbreak of cases in regional WA.
  • Female nurse in scrubs with glasses standing in front of a colourful wall.
    ‘Honouring a lifetime’ - Clinical Nurse Specialist Nicky’s care for dementia patients lands excellence award nomination 06 May 2026 Having lived in several small towns across the South West before settling in Bunbury, Clinical Nurse Specialist Nicky Duncan is passionate about work that makes a difference for country communities.
  • Colourful illustrated book cover with 'Jack and the Big Germ' title on top of green slime. Image below title shows kids and a grandma playing in an outback setting with germ characters around them.
    Jack and the Big Germ – hygiene education storybook 05 May 2026 WA Country Health Service has launched a new illustrated children’s storybook, Jack and the Big Germ, developed by the Pilbara Health Promotion team in partnership with Aboriginal communities.
  • A group of nurses in brightly coloured scrubs stand by the ocean at sunset
    Thank you, country midwives 05 May 2026 Each year on 5 May, we have an opportunity to show our appreciation for the incredible midwives who go above and beyond to support women, families and country communities each and every day.
  • A blond heaired woman stands in front of a brightly coloured screen outdoors, smiling
    Wheatbelt midwife Melanie in line for excellence award 04 May 2026 Wheatbelt Clinical Midwife Consultant Melanie Woodhams is not only passionate about supporting birthing mums and families in the region, she also works tirelessly to elevate, promote and develop midwifery across WA Country Health Service.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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