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Bird's-eye-view of Karratha Health Campus 23 August 2017 Exciting new drone footage of the impressive 13,000 square metre Karratha Health Campus was released today by Minister for Health Roger Cook.
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Improving ear health gives kids a better chance 23 August 2017 Hundreds of children all over Western Australia are set to benefit from better ear health, with the Western Australian Child Ear Health Strategy launched in Karratha today. The strategy provides a road map for better care through multi-agency service planning, strengthened community focused partnerships, alignment of funding, and better co-ordination. To view the full media statement, visit theMinister's website. -
New CT scanner to bring cutting edge technology to Karratha, cut travel 23 August 2017 When the $207.15 million Karratha Health Campus opens its doors to the public for the first time next year, it will feature cutting edge technology including a brand new 64-slice CT scanner. The scanner is expected to make a vital difference to the diagnosis and follow-up care of patients in Karratha and the West Pilbara, and reduce their need for travel. To view the full media statement, visit theMinister's website.
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New health service taking shape 22 August 2017 Construction of the new Warren Health Service in Manjimup is over half-way with rammed-earth walls and roof now completed. South West Regional Director Kerry Winsor said construction started in September last year and despite inclement weather through winter, the project was still running to plan. “The community will be pleased to see the new health service taking shape and to know that the new build is on track to be completed and operational by the middle of 2018,” Ms Winsor said. “Demolition of the existing hospital, site clean-up and landscaping is planned to be completed towards the end of 2018.” Work has now started in earnest on the inside of the building with the focus being on preparing the walls and installing ceilings and windows. Some cabinetry has started in the outpatient building and airconditioning and a generator has been installed. Work has begun... -
GPs inspect Katanning Health Service build 01 August 2017 Local general practitioners (GPs) were among a number of health workers invited to tour the new build section of the $32 million redevelopment of the Katanning Health Service recently. WA Country Health Service Regional Director David Naughton said the tour provided a good opportunity to show the local GPs what facilities would be available and to orientate them with the new emergency department where they would be providing on-call assistance in emergency situations. “The new build will incorporate a state-of-the-art emergency department with five treatment bays, two of which will be equipped with Emergency Telehealth Services, a procedure room and a consultation room,” Mr Naughton said. “Located adjacent to the emergency department will be a new medical imaging department and an expanded outpatient facility with increased telehealth capacity allowing patients to speak...
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24/01/2024