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  • Construction of the Mullewa Community Hospital now complete 16 October 2026 State Government has delivered the new Mullewa Community Hospital, with construction of the hospital building now complete.
  • Hospital in the Home text with an icon of a house and health (plus) symbol on green and blue background
    Bringing it home: WA Country Health Service expands innovative Hospital in the Home service 16 October 2026 Imagine receiving hospital-equivalent care in your own home. That’s now a reality for Western Australians who live in some of the most remote areas of the State, thanks to the expansion of WA Country Health Service’s Hospital in the Home (HITH) service.
  • A male patient sitting on a hospital chair with a thumbs up and six nurses behind him all smiling.
    Bispecific antibodies for targeted immunotherapy cancer treatment arrives in the Midwest 15 October 2026 WA Country Health Service is excited to celebrate a new milestone in regional cancer care with the delivery of targeted immunotherapy medication – bispecific antibodies - for the first time.
  • Country allied health professional awarded Educator of the Year 15 October 2026 WA Country Health Service is proud to congratulate Great Southern Occupational Therapist and Accredited Hand Therapist Lauren Irvine who has taken out a prestigious award at this year’s WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards.
  • Hands holding the Annual Report 2025-26
    WA Country Health Service Annual Report 2025-26 15 October 2026 The 2025-26 Annual Report is more than just a record of the year that was. It showcases what we have achieved together and highlights the impact we’ve made for communities right across country WA.

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  • Dr Fitzclarence and her husband. 4WD and RFDS airstrip in the background
    Rural medicine runs in the family for this Pilbara doctor 02 March 2022 Dr Cherelle Fitzclarence is a Senior Medical Officer and General Practitioner for the WA Country Health Service, working in the West Pilbara region.
  • A group photo of new registered nurses in the Great Southern
    Grad nurses set to make a difference in the Great Southern 01 March 2022 The newly qualified nurses will embark on a graduate program that provides learning and development, ongoing support and placement opportunities including medical, surgical, rehabilitation, theatre, aged care and for the first time, chemotherapy and palliative care.
  • An artist's rendering of what the completed Collie Health Srvice redevelopment will look like with various characters as stand-ins for health professionals around a large workstation.
    Main works tender awarded for Collie Health Service redevelopment 01 March 2022 Collie Health Service is another step closer to state-of-the-art upgrades with local builder Perkins (WA) Pty Ltd awarded the tender for construction works.
  • Image of a small child in bed having their temperature taken by an adult with a thermometer.
    COVID-19 in children 25 February 2022 Children, much like adults, are at-risk of getting COVID-19 but most recover very well and can be cared for safely at home.
  • Mum, dad, baby and nurse in operating room
    Telehealth helps Meekatharra mum give birth to healthy baby boy 21 February 2022 When expectant mother Zana Mippy presented to Meekatharra Hospital in the late stages of labour, it was too late for a transfer to a birthing centre. So, a senior midwife from the Midwifery and Obstetrics Emergency Telehealth Service (MOETS) team in Perth dialled in to provide support to the team on the ground through the delivery.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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