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

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  • Exterior Albany Radiation Oncolgy
    Albany’s new $13.1 million Radiation Oncology Service to welcome patients in April 31 March 2023 Premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson had their first look at Albany’s $13.1 million Albany radiation oncology facility as the site prepares to open to patients.
  • Education at the centre of Karratha Close the Gap Day 30 March 2023 Staff at Karratha Health Campus recently took part in an educational training session that focused on providing culturally safe healthcare.
  • Don't forget to protect your eyes during the Exmouth total solar eclipse
    Midwest prepares for total solar eclipse 27 March 2023 A total solar eclipse is a rare astronomical event that will bring visitors from around the world to Exmouth and the Gascoyne region between 17 and 23 April 2023.
  • Recent Japanese encephalitis virus now detected in the Pilbara region 24 March 2023 The Department of Health is sending an additional mosquito surveillance team to the Pilbara after evidence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) was detected in the region.
  • Play time donation a boon for Kalgoorlie childrens ward 22 March 2023 Fun has been put back into focus at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus children’s ward, thanks to a generous donation of games, puzzles and books.

More WACHS News

  • A young woman stands in front of tropical plants wearing a University graduation gown and smiling.
    Healing on country always the plan for Pilbara doctor 23 February 2023 When Dr Adriane Houghton’s great-grandfather Mathias (Matt) Dann was told his children couldn’t attend school in the early 1940s because they were Aboriginal, he and a group of friends, along with the Presentation Sisters, went ahead and helped to build St Cecilia’s Primary School for Aboriginal children in Port Hedland.
  • WACHS nurses step up to rural excellence 23 February 2023 From rising stars to leaders in their field, four WA Country Health Service nurses have been named as finalists in the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards thanks to their dedication to their communities.
  • Northam Hospital Auxiliary supports Wheatbelt patients 21 February 2023 The community spirit of the Northam Hospital Auxiliary has once again been brought into focus with a $15,000 donation made to the hospital.
  • Kimberley podiatrist puts her best foot forward in rural awards 17 February 2023 Congratulations to Kimberley podiatrist Sarah Tomlinson, WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist and record maker at WA Country Health Service (WACHS).
  • Local culture on full display at Derby Hospital 17 February 2023 Permanent reminders of the Kimberley’s proud indigenous culture and history are now on full display at Derby Hospital with the installation of Aboriginal art and permanent new flag poles.
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Last Updated: 14/07/2021
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