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  • A group of people stand togtehr smiling with a screen behind them that says Eating Disorder Tool - Feelings about my body and eating
    First of its kind Aboriginal youth eating disorder screening tool gets up and running in the Kimberley 25 May 2026 A new culturally grounded eating disorder screening tool for Aboriginal young people is progressing in the Kimberley.
  • WA Health boosts vaccination response amid regional diphtheria outbreak 25 May 2026 The Department of Health is continuing its public health response to an ongoing diphtheria outbreak in regional Western Australia.
  • A smiling female nurse with flowers and a certificate stands between two senior nurses in scrubs
    Geraldton local Tahnee named Health Campus Nurse/Midwife of the Year 22 May 2026 Outstanding Clinical Nurse Tahnee Innis has been named 2026 Geraldton Health Campus Nurse/Midwife of the Year.
  • Three women stand in front of a hospital sign that says Kalgoorlie Health Campus
    STOPNET starts strong - Kalgoorlie commences clinical trial 21 May 2026 WA Country Health Service clinicians at Kalgoorlie Health Campus are proud to celebrate a major research milestone, welcoming their very first participant into the STOPNET clinical trial.
  • A red/brown tile with the words Diphtheria alert for regional WA and underneath make sure your vaccinations are up to date
    Diphtheria alert for regional WA 19 May 2026 An outbreak of diphtheria has been identified in regional Western Australia.

More WACHS News

  • ‘Trailblazer’ Vernon Dann claims win at 2025 WA Mental Health Awards 25 November 2025 WA Country Health Service Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator for the Kimberley region, Vernon Dann, has taken out the Mental Health Employee Excellence category at the 2025 WA Mental Health Awards.
  • Three people stand in front of a brightly coloured artwork smiling.
    WA Country Health Service is now a Registered Training Organisation 25 November 2025 WA Country Health Service is now officially registered as a Registered Training Organisation, following an intensive year of preparation and collaboration.
  • Four brightly dressed members of the Country PatHS team stand outside a building smiling
    Country PatHS reaches major milestone with 1000th referral 24 November 2025 WA Country Health Service's Country Patient Health Support (Country PatHS) service has reached a major milestone, recording its 1000th referral since launching just two years ago.
  • Derby midwives reach for the sky as FIFO program takes off 24 November 2025 Midwives from across WA are working hand-in-hand with the maternity team at Derby Health Service to boost the workforce in the remote Kimberley community.
  • Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus major upgrades announced with a photo of the two existing hospitals
    Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus set for major upgrades 19 November 2025 Major upgrades are on the way for Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus with early contractor involvement (ECI) proposals now open for a single contractor to design both projects.
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