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Redevelopment at Goomalling Health Service progressing 25 August 2017 As part of the Southern Inland Health Initiative administered by the WA Country Heath Service, the Goomalling Health Service is undergoing an expansion and refurbishment. Wheatbelt Regional Director Sean Conlan said that thanks to the Southern Inland Health Initiative’s $300 million capital works project, Goomalling Health Service is just one of many hospital and health centres to be upgraded. “Devlyn Constructions won the tender for the works which began in January 2017 and the project is expected to take around a year to complete,” Mr Conlan said. “The first two stages of the refurbishment have been completed and included a refurbishment of the kitchen, dual egress doors added to the consultation room, a refurbished communications room and repairs to a ward room and ensuite. “The physiotherapy room has also been transformed into a temporary emergency depar... -
A new dimension to Karratha Health Campus 23 August 2017 Locals have been given a glimpse inside the impressive Karratha Health Campus with the release of new high level floor plans and drone fly-over footage. The 13,000 square metre, 40-bed facility, is being constructed on the corner of Balmoral and Warambie roads in Karratha's town centre, and will replace the ageing Nickol Bay Hospital. The 2D floor plans provide a first look at the general layout of services within the building, which uses spacious courtyards to balance artificial and natural light. To view the full media statement, visit theMinister's website. -
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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24/01/2024