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Find out about the latest news and developments from around our health service.

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  • Animation shines a light on eating disorder awareness 23 October 2026 The Feelings about my body and eating screening tool animation was developed from two years of learning about how eating disorders can present and affect Aboriginal young people in the Kimberley.
  • a panel shows two blonde haired women in portrait, both are smiling and a third image shows the two women with a man in pharmacy uniform standing out the front of a pharmacy
    Celebrating our WA Health Excellence Awards finalists | EMPPATH 23 October 2026 The Essential Medications for Palliative Patients Accessing Treatment at Home (EMPPATH) model has been named a finalist in WA Health Excellence Awards 2026 in the Excellence in Research and Innovation Award category.
  • A room with three renal haemodialysis chairs and associated clinical equipment
    Renal dialysis unit expanded at Geraldton Health Campus 23 October 2026 The newly expanded renal dialysis unit at Geraldton Health Campus is now complete following a $2 million investment by the State Government.
  • A busy construction site sits next to a regional hospital fenced off from the car park
    New Pilbara Hospitals take step forward with contracts awarded 22 October 2026 The State Government is progressing new hospitals for Tom Price and Paraburdoo, awarding main works contracts to Cooper & Oxley as part of its record $5.5 billion health infrastructure pipeline.
  • Three women in scrubs stand around a piece of medical equipment smiling
    Connecting regional women with expert pregnancy care 19 October 2026 The State Government is backing an innovative virtual care project connecting women with high-risk pregnancies in the Kimberley to expert antenatal care closer to home.

More WACHS News

  • 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.
  • Two midwives check a newborn baby's hearing in a hospital crib
    Carnarvon Midwifery Group Practice already delivering results - and babies 11 August 2021 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has launched the latest Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) in Carnarvon – giving expectant women and their families in the Midwest access to holistic birthing care.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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