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

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  • Nurse in pink scrubs holding baby standing next to mother.
    Pilbara mum praises Karratha Midwifery Group Practice for continuity of care 24 March 2026 A Pilbara mum who chose to birth with WA Country Health Service Midwifery Group Practice said it’s one of the best decisions she has made.
  • A large group of people pose for the camera holding their finalist certificates in the 2026 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
    Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards finalists announced 23 March 2026 The finalists for the 2026 Western Australia Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards have been announced, recognising the outstanding contributions of nurses and midwives across the State.
  • Graphic tile with orange backround and Aboriginal artwork with text 'Close the Gap - 19 March 2026'.
    Listening to community voices in the country, on the pathway to closing the gap 19 March 2026 Today, on National Close the Gap Day, WA Country Health Service is acknowledging the importance of all Australians moving forward together to address the significant disparities in health, wellbeing, life expectancy, education and economics between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.
  • Esperance physio Kendall Carmody publishes long-awaited endometriosis research 18 March 2026 After four years of researching, writing, editing and revising, Esperance Physiotherapist Kendall Carmody is celebrating after having her work on endometriosis published in a peer-reviewed international journal.
  • Collage of seven photos showing six individuals and one team of five holding their trophies.
    Country clinicians recognised for excellence in rural healthcare 16 March 2026 The quality, talent and commitment of country clinicians has again been celebrated at the annual Western Australian Rural Health Excellence Awards, as part of the WA Rural Health Conference for 2026.

More WACHS News

  • A passion for helping country women leads Dr Armitage to WA Rural Health Excellence Awards 29 February 2024 WA Country Health Service Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Sara Armitage is in the running to become Specialist (Non-GP) of the Year at this year’s WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.
  • Patient-centred care at the heart of Medical Imaging Technologist’s work 26 February 2024 For WA Country Health Service Medical Imaging Technologist Christopher Dransfield, putting patients first is second nature.
  • WA Country Health Service to deliver care in Walpole 26 February 2024 From 4 April, WA Country Health Service will take over management and service delivery of the Walpole Health Centre, currently operated by Silverchain.
  • HEALTH UPDATE: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln 23 February 2024 With Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln forecast to re-develop into a tropical cyclone, WA Country Health Service has moved to relocate staff and patients from Coral Bay Nursing Post as a precautionary measure. The service is well prepared and working hard to keep patients and staff safe.
  • Local mum praises Margaret River Midwifery Group Practice following happy arrival 20 February 2024 A local mum has praised WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Margaret River Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) following the birth of her second child at Margaret River Hospital.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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