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

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  • 1000 referrals mark milestone in innovative Heart Health Support Service 27 October 2025 This Virtual Care Awareness Week (27 – 31 October), WA Country Health Service’s innovative approach to virtual care has reached another hearty milestone – 1000 referrals made to the Heart Health Support Service (HHSS).
  • Virtual pharmacy service expands to support surgical patients in Kununurra 27 October 2025 The WA Country Health Service has recently expanded the Virtual Pharmacy Pre-Admission Clinic (PAC) in Kununurra - providing essential medication management support for patients ahead of surgery.
  • Royal Perth Hospital physios lend a hand at Kalgoorlie Health Campus 24 October 2025 Physiotherapists from Royal Perth Bentley Group are gaining valuable rural experience thanks to a team effort between WA Country Health Service and East Metropolitan Health Service.
  • Country nurse Kate Guscott makes most of TRAVEL program 22 October 2025 She hails from Queensland, but Registered Nurse Kate Guscott has seen more of Western Australia than most sandgropers thanks to our TRAVEL program.
  • Supporting the next generation of allied health professionals 21 October 2025 An innovative study by Curtin University Occupational Therapy students in collaboration with our health service is shining a light on the treatment journey of regional patients receiving care for serious hand injuries.

More WACHS News

  • Masks reimplemented
    Changes to mask requirements at our hospitals and health services 17 November 2023 There has been an increase in COVID cases in Western Australia. We’re taking sensible precautions across our hospitals and health services to keep our patients and staff safe.
  • New service at Bunbury Regional Hospital helping Greg get back on his feet 17 November 2023 WA Country Health Service has opened a High Risk Foot Service at Bunbury Regional Hospital’s outpatient facility, Mamang.
  • Birth combs
    Positive Birth Program birth combs help soothe expectant mums 14 November 2023 WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Positive Birth Program is an innovative antenatal education program designed to support a positive and empowering birth experience for expectant mothers across country WA.
  • A group of teenagers play beach volleyball
    Country health prepares for Leavers Week 13 November 2023 While students across the state are preparing for Leavers celebrations next week (20-23 November), South West staff have been working behind the scenes to prepare for the influx of revellers to the region and ensure Leavers know how to stay safe and where to seek help if they need it.
  • Albany RSL Remembrance Day
    Remembering WA’s wartime nurses 10 November 2023 In the lead up to Remembrance Day, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Great Southern staff have paid their respects to the nurses who have served during times of conflict and war.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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