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Local doctor says know your status this World AIDS Day 29 November 2018 The WA Country Health Service’s Dr Marisa Gilles is encouraging the Midwest community to know their status this World AIDS Day. According to Dr Gilles, in Western Australia HIV is most commonly spread through unprotected sex. “What people don’t realise, however, is that early detection and treatment can help an infected person live a normal and healthy life,” she said. “Correct management will delay the onset of complications such as AIDS and importantly, stop the spread of infection within the community,” she added. While treatment for HIV is life-long and involves taking one tablet each day, Dr Gilles said there was a misconception that a diagnosis of HIV meant death. “The medication keeps the HIV virus at very low levels in the body,” she said. “Meaning that the risks of damage to the immune system and the risk of passing on the vi... -
New hearing device improves patient experience 23 November 2018 The WA Country Health Service is rolling out new technology to support those with reduced hearing in the Great Southern. According to the organisation’s Regional Director, David Naughton, both Albany Health Campus and the Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service have been equipped with new, state-of-the-art Bellman Digital Hearing devices. “This technology uses advanced technology to enhance the clarity of speech that can be heard, even when a hearing aid is being used,” Mr Naughton said. “The WA Country Health Service is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible health service that meets the needs of our individual patients. “The use of technology such us this allows those with a disability, their families and carers to access the full range of health services, facilities and information available in the public health system,” he added. Outpa... -
Opening of Pingelly Health Centre 15 November 2018 The new $9.2 million Pingelly Health Centre was officially opened today by Minister for Health, Roger Cook. Innovative technology, along with new infrastructure and improved patient systems all have a huge part to play in modern day healthcare and this new Health Centre is an outstanding example of that. For further information visit the Minister'swebsite. -
Northam and Narrogin hospitals infrastructure update 14 November 2018 The WA Country Health Service is currently overseeing the biggest transformation of country hospitals and health facilities in more than a generation. This $1.5 billion building program is the most ambitious ever undertaken in regional WA and includes more than 80 sites from Kununurra in the Kimberley to Albany in the Great Southern. Along with new bricks and mortar comes the installation of state-of-the-art information and communications technology, including telehealth links and videoconferencing to facilitate services such as emergency telehealth and more options for access to specialists. In line with contemporary international approaches to planning, the WA Country Health Service's infrastructure program focuses on bringing services together into healthcare hubs – community mental health, child health and allied health, prevention and education, and emergency care. Among many ...
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Sowing the seeds of healthy eating in remote communities 07 November 2018 A unique partnership between the WA Country Health Service and EON Foundation is improving the health of Pilbara children in five remote Aboriginal communities. ThePilbara Healthy Eating and Lifestylesproject is a finalist in this year’s WA Health Excellence Awards, recognised for its multi-faceted nutrition program which is teaching school-aged children the importance of diet in preventing chronic disease. Delivered in consultation with the community, the program has enabled the establishment and maintenance of community edible gardens which are used as the foundation to deliver nutrition education. WACHS Pilbara’s Population Health Nutrition Coordinator Hannah Castledine said the community gardens have not only planted the seed around healthy eating but have also established a secure supply of fresh food for local communities. “This unique partnership is delivering ev...
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17/04/2026