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Find out about the latest news and developments from around our health service.

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  • Development of the WA Country Health Service Strategic Plan 2025-30 13 December 2024 Our Strategic Plan 2019-24 has guided us through the last five years to achieve our vision as a global leader in rural and remote healthcare. Building on our solid foundation, the WA Country Health Service Strategic Plan 2025-30 will set the future course for our organisation.
  • A small change making a big impact 12 December 2024 Thanks to the generous support of the hospital auxiliary, Northam Health Service recently installed new Sintek Stock Flow Shelving.
  • WA Country Health Service Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2024-2027 03 December 2024 We are proud to announce the launch of our new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2024-2027.
  • Renovated Bruce Rock nurses accommodation a welcome addition 29 November 2024 Nurses working at WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Bruce Rock Memorial Health Service have a fresh new space to call a home away from home with the organisation welcoming the first occupants of newly renovated staff quarters earlier this month.
  • Operations manager and four healthcare staff holding certificates
    Harvey Health Service honours healthcare heroes 28 November 2024 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has recognised the extraordinary contributions of team members from Harvey Health Service for their work supporting their local community.

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  • HEALTH UPDATE: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln 23 February 2024 With Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln forecast to re-develop into a tropical cyclone, WA Country Health Service has moved to relocate staff and patients from Coral Bay Nursing Post as a precautionary measure. The service is well prepared and working hard to keep patients and staff safe.
  • Local mum praises Margaret River Midwifery Group Practice following happy arrival 20 February 2024 A local mum has praised WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Margaret River Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) following the birth of her second child at Margaret River Hospital.
  • A n informatic that says East Kalgoorlie Primary School potential mercury exposure - health advice
    East Kalgoorlie Primary School - potential mercury exposure 19 February 2024 Low level mercury contamination has been detected in the classrooms and outdoor play areas at East Kalgoorlie Primary School. The amount of mercury found at the school does not normally make people sick — but more testing is being done to be sure.
  • HEALTH ALERT: Protect yourself against extreme heat 15 February 2024 WA Country Health Service is advising people in parts of the Kimberley – including West Kimberley, Dampier Peninsula and those travelling inland between Broome and Derby - to prepare for extreme heat.
  • Changes to mask wearing requirements at our hospitals and health services 14 February 2024 In-line with a downward trend of COVID-19 in the community, there are some changes to mask wearing requirements.
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