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  • 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.
  • Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment reaches new heights 18 December 2024 Main works on the $166 million Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment are well underway with the site now boasting an impressive multi-level structure.

More WACHS News

  • Health advice for Kimberley residents during the flood 05 January 2023 Residents in the Kimberley region are being urged to stay safe and protect their health following recent major flooding to the area.
  • HEALTH ALERT Accessing hospitals and health services during extreme flooding 04 January 2023 WA Country Health Service sites across the Kimberley have activated emergency response procedures and remain fully operational.
  • Junior doctor stands in front of Bunbury Regional Hospital welcome sign
    Medical student praises Bunbury Regional Hospital’s supportive culture 21 December 2022 Jamie Pannett has praised the Bunbury Regional Hospital for creating a supportive, caring and engaging culture that helps students learn and thrive.
  • Two health staff members standing beside two new 4WD ambulances
    Brand new ambulances arrive in the Kimberley this week 20 December 2022 The first of six brand new, custom-fitted ambulances arrived in the Kimberley this week, ready to answer the call of critically ill or injured residents of Derby and surrounding communities.
  • Wheatbelt midwife encourages people to choose a country career 20 December 2022 Sophie discovered there were exciting opportunities available through WA Country Health Service (WACHS) and so she decided to pursue her interest in newborn and maternal health and become a registered midwife.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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