News

Bispecific antibodies for targeted immunotherapy cancer treatment arrives in the Midwest 15 October 2026 WA Country Health Service is excited to celebrate a new milestone in regional cancer care with the delivery of targeted immunotherapy medication – bispecific antibodies - for the first time.

Community gathers for launch of a culturally safe eating disorder screening tool 14 October 2026 WA Country Health Service recently launched Australia’s first culturally co-designed eating disorder screening tool for Aboriginal young people (12-24 years).

Newly qualified nurses and midwives kick things off in the South West 13 October 2026 25 graduate nurses and midwives have commenced in the South West, taking their first steps in their careers with WA Country Health Service.

Perioperative mascot Sir Stitches sews up his first regional adventure 13 October 2026 Bunbury Regional Hospital is the first site to welcome Sir Stitches, WA Country Health Service’s new perioperative mascot, as he begins his inaugural adventure across country WA.

Celebrating the nurses and midwives making a difference across country 12 October 2026 Has a nurse or midwife made a meaningful difference to you or a loved one? Nominations are now open for the WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 2027.