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    Getting to the heart of the matter: Cardiac screening tool strengthens local capacity in the Pilbara 03 July 2026 The Strong Hearts on Ngurra (Country) project recently delivered novel rheumatic heart disease (RHD) screening at local primary and secondary schools in the Pilbara, in partnership with the Clontarf Foundation and Stars Foundation.
  • Major Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment complete 02 July 2026 The $192 million Geraldton Health Campus Redevelopment is now complete, delivering a modernised, fit-for-purpose facility for the Geraldton and Midwest community that will reduce the need for patients to travel to Perth for treatment.
  • A tile with the words: WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards 2026 nominations now open.
    Nominations are now open for the WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards 2026 02 July 2026 Allied health professionals provide essential care for people of all ages as well as those experiencing chronic illnesses or mental ill-health, and those experiencing disability.
  • A bright residential building with a brick path leading to it and a rotunda with a small garden between
    Goldfields Step Up Step Down transitions to WA Country Health Service 01 July 2026 We’re proud to be partnering with Neami National on the delivery of community-based mental health services through the new Step Up Step Down Goldfields Mental Health service.
  • Grateful patient sings praises for Busselton ED Doctor Singh 01 July 2026 A grateful patient has left the Busselton Emergency Department singing the praises of Dr Saurabh Singh and the ED team.

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  • Dr Winfield sees endless opportunities in the South West 04 June 2024 For Bunbury Regional Hospital’s Dr Francis Winfield, professional development opportunities and a laid-back lifestyle is what drew him to country WA.
  • Country health supporting international junior doctor 31 May 2024 After migrating to Australia in 2016 from Sri Lanka, Dr Dinesh Fernando found his feet at Kalgoorlie Health Campus.
  • Joint Apology – Ms Dhu 31 May 2024 Joint apology on behalf of the Western Australia Police Force and WA Country Health Service.
  • Broome gives Dr Ahmed a range of opportunities 29 May 2024 WA Country Health Service’s Dr Kamran Ahmed says Broome Regional Hospital is a great place to work – it’s only a bonus his days off are spent crabbing and camping.
  • Hands holding packet of contraceptive pills
    WA women to benefit from additional access to the pill 29 May 2024 As announced by the Premier and Minister for Health, women across Western Australia can now get a resupply of the oral contraceptive pill at their local participating pharmacy.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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