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  • Photo of Tess Stanton smiling
    Lake Grace Hospital helps student Tess kick start a career in country nursing 03 January 2025 WA Country Health Service is supporting secondary students looking at a future career in healthcare, providing early career options and work placements that deliver hands-on experience.
  • Side by side portrait photos of Lauren and Anne - Occupational Therapists.
    New training program designed to give rural therapists the upper hand 02 January 2025 An innovative WA Country Health Service (WACHS) program is supporting occupational therapists to receive hand therapy training online.
  • Tile that says Contractor appointed for the new Broome Renal Hostel with a graphic depicting a construction worker looking at a building plan
    Contractor appointed for Broome Renal Hostel 19 December 2024 The tender to design the new Broome Renal Hostel has been awarded to EMCO Building under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) procurement process.
  • A tile that states Contractor appointed for Hedland MRI suite with a picture of Hedland Health Campus and an inset picture of an MRI machine
    Contractor appointed for Hedland MRI suite 19 December 2024 The State Government has engaged ADCO Constructions under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) procurement process for the $15 million Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite at Hedland Health Campus.
  • Dr Marcus Urmoneit is diving headfirst into rural generalism 19 December 2024 WA Country Health Service District Medical Officer in Anaesthetics and Emergency Dr Marcus Urmoneit is supporting Pilbara communities with an all-rounder approach to healthcare, diving headfirst into rural generalism.

More WACHS News

  • Derek's experience shines a light on matters of the heart 15 February 2023 When Lake Grace local Derek felt a sudden pain in his chest, dizziness and numbing in his hand, he quickly recognised the early warning signs of a heart attack.
  • Margaret River staff credited for life saving care of 11-year-old 14 February 2023 An 11-year-old Margaret River boy with a big heart has returned to Margaret River Hospital to thank staff for saving his life.
  • Albany parents grateful for hospital staff 13 February 2023 When an Albany mother brought their infant son into hospital, she knew he was in safe hands thanks to the holistic approach of local staff.
  • Bunbury Regional Hospital welcomes pharmacy internship expansion 10 February 2023 A trio of graduates has marked the beginning of a new era at Bunbury Regional Hospital, with the expansion of the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Pharmacy Internship Program.
  • Esperance doctor living her dream in country WA 10 February 2023 Growing up Western Australia, Annette dreamed of being a doctor and travelling around the countryside to help sick people.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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