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  • Man in fire fighter uniform with nursing scrubs underneath standing in front of hospital emergency sign.
    Augusta Clinical Nurse Manager fired up by new volunteer role 24 July 2026 For many WA Country Health Service staff members, supporting others doesn't end when a shift finishes. That is certainly true for Augusta Hospital Clinical Nurse Manager, Colin Bristow, on his recent appointment as Captain of the Augusta Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service.
  • Two women standing in front of glass door.
    Bunbury diabetes duo recognised for their care 24 July 2026 With a strong focus on patient care and support, the team at Bunbury Regional Hospital’s Diabetes Education Clinic, are making a real difference for patients when they need it most.
  • Woman holding certificate smiling.
    Stacey Mauchline celebrates 25 years of working off the beaten path 23 July 2026 This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Stacey Mauchline, who is celebrating 25 years of dedicated service with WA Country Health Service.
  • Broome health staff and members of the Lions Club of Broome hold newly donated scopes
    Local Lions dig deep to donate state-of-the-art clinical scopes for Broome 22 July 2026 Broome Health Campus clinicians now have access to three new state-of-the-art VorOtek clinical scopes, thanks to the generosity of local volunteers.
  • Woman in pink shirt on top of a large green hill looking out over the bushland and horizon.
    Oh, the places you’ll go with the Community Residency Program 20 July 2026 Resident Medical Officer Dr Ella Forkin began her journey in Kununurra as a medical student in 2022. She enjoyed her time so much that she came back for Kununurra for her second placement with the Community Residency Program.

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  • The surgical team responsible for Busselton's first ever knee replacement - Natasha O’Neill, Drew Harrison, Jill McInytre and Jenny Brown.
    Busselton Health Campus performs first ever knee replacement 31 May 2018 Busselton Health Campus has performed its first ever knee replacement as part of plan to treat selected orthopedic patients closer to home and reduce elective surgery wait times. While patients will have to meet select criteria to have their operation performed in Busselton, the WA Country Health Service is pioneering specialist Telehealth technology that allows surgeons to virtually monitor a patient’s progress. Dr Mark Monaghan, Deputy Director of Medical Services at Busselton Health Campus, said the hospital was quickly increasing its capacity to perform elective orthopedic surgeries and would initially complete two joint replacements per week before moving to four. “Over the last year the campus has been developing its orthopedic capacity and it made sense to build on this and for Busselton to take on a greater role,” Dr Monaghan said. "We have great theatre and hos...
  • Minister for Health Roger Cook (right) unveils the plaque at the new Protea Lodge along with Midwest Regional Director Jeff Calver
    Midwest Cancer Hostel officially opened 30 May 2018 Health Minister Roger Cook today officially opened the Protea Lodge hostel which is ideally located - adjacent to the Midwest Cancer Centre. The new hostel makes it easier for patients to attend appointments and be treated closer to home where they have the support of their family and friends. To read more visit theMinister's website.
  • Top: Bird's eye view of Karratha Health Campus. Bottom left to right: Director Projects Paul Aylward, Regional Director Margi Faulkner, Minister for Health Roger Cook and Member for Pilbara Kevin Michel.
    Sneak peek inside the new Karratha Health Campus 29 May 2018 Health Minister Roger Cook led a tour of the new Karratha Health Campus today, providing a sneak peek inside the impressive facility. Almost two years to the day since foundations were laid, the 13,000 square metre building is weeks away from practical completion and on track to see its first patients in spring 2018. Read more on theMinister's website.
  • Smiling young boy in foreground holds a straw, young girl in background smiling
    Have your say on school health services in WA (closes 8 June) 24 May 2018 Child and Adolescent Community Health, in collaboration with the WA Country Health Service, is undertaking a review to identify opportunities to develop and strengthen the community health nursing services provided to school age children. You are invited to complete ashort survey (external link)to help us understand what is important to you, what is working well and what could be made better. This survey is open to all parents and carers of children and young people aged 3 to 18. Your answers will be anonymous and it won’t be possible to identify you or your child. Survey closes: Friday 8 June 2018 For more information, visit theHealthy WAwebsite.
  • Pictured: WANMEA Nurse of the year winner Brett Hayes with the Minister for Health Roger Cook and Ms Meredith Walker from the WA Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust.
    Winner in the Wheatbelt: Local named Nurse of the Year 14 May 2018 A York man has taken out the top gong at the Western Australian Nursing and Midwifery Awards at the weekend. Brett Hayes, a Nurse Manager with the WA Country Health Service (WACHS), was acknowledged for his specialist work in palliative care and named the Western Australia’s Nurse of the Year. Mr Hayes, who works exclusively in the Wheatbelt region, has been a nurse for 10 years and originally commenced his career in the city. “There is quite a contrast between metropolitan and regional nursing,” Mr Hayes said. “Here, we’re encouraged to think innovatively and given freedom to explore new ideas,” he added. Referencing his work in bringing telehealth into the homes of patients in the Wheatbelt, Mr Hayes said listening to patients and their families had been fundamental to project development. “We’re very good at problem solving here in the c...
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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