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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.

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  • Wheatbelt patients thank staff for dedication and passion 20 December 2022 Patients across the Wheatbelt are recognising the dedication and passion of country staff as they share their positive experiences online.
  • 2022 Kimberley Aboriginal Leaders Forum Group Photo
    Staff forum shapes the future of Aboriginal healthcare 16 December 2022 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has brought together Aboriginal healthcare workers from across the Kimberley for a three-day forum to discuss new and innovative ways to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people.
  • Floor decals lead to signage points at Northam Hospital with QR codes that activate videos with patient and cultural information
    Augmented reality tool delivers culturally responsive care in Northam 14 December 2022 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is using cutting-edge digital technology to help improve the health journey of Aboriginal people visiting Northam Health Service.
  • Positive Birthing Program recognised on the national stage 12 December 2022 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) midwife Kasey Biggar has been recognised on the national stage for her use of telehealth technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic to expand birthing education programs to country parents.
  • HEALTH ALERT UPDATE: Extreme Heatwave Warning for the East Kimberley 09 December 2022 An Extreme Heatwave WATCH AND ACT Warning has been issued for areas of the Kimberley.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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