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  • A male patient sitting on a hospital chair with a thumbs up and six nurses behind him all smiling.
    Bispecific antibodies for targeted immunotherapy cancer treatment arrives in the Midwest 15 October 2026 WA Country Health Service is excited to celebrate a new milestone in regional cancer care with the delivery of targeted immunotherapy medication – bispecific antibodies - for the first time.
  • Country allied health professional awarded Educator of the Year 15 October 2026 WA Country Health Service is proud to congratulate Great Southern Occupational Therapist and Accredited Hand Therapist Lauren Irvine who has taken out a prestigious award at this year’s WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards.
  • Hands holding the Annual Report 2025-26
    WA Country Health Service Annual Report 2025-26 15 October 2026 The 2025-26 Annual Report is more than just a record of the year that was. It showcases what we have achieved together and highlights the impact we’ve made for communities right across country WA.
  • Four women standing behind a table with printed materials behind a colourful banner outside in a park.
    Community gathers for launch of a culturally safe eating disorder screening tool 14 October 2026 WA Country Health Service recently launched Australia’s first culturally co-designed eating disorder screening tool for Aboriginal young people (12-24 years).
  • A large group of people in two rows, one kneeling the other standing with the title Newly qualified nurses and midwives start in the South West
    Newly qualified nurses and midwives kick things off in the South West 13 October 2026 25 graduate nurses and midwives have commenced in the South West, taking their first steps in their careers with WA Country Health Service.

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  • Country health supports nurse Kellie to assist Albany Health Campus surgical team 14 November 2024 WA Country Health Service is encouraging staff to take up opportunities designed to staff to extend their skills while supporting them to live and work in regional WA.
  • Japanese encephalitis virus activity in the Kimberley 13 November 2024 The Department of Health is urging residents and travellers to the Kimberley region to take extra precautions to prevent mosquito bites over the coming weeks, following evidence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) activity in Derby.
  • More patrols to clean up needles in Broome 12 November 2024 The State Government will provide funding to the Shire of Broome to increase patrols and clean up needles on the streets, and a more comprehensive Needle and Syringe Program (NSEP) will be set up.
  • Anne's keeping Wheatbelt communities healthy 11 November 2024 Occupational Therapist Anne has been looking after country communities for more than a decade, helping patients to regain their independence and improve their quality of life.
  • Congratulations to our WA Health Excellence Award winners 08 November 2024 WA Country Health Service had a strong showing at the 2024 WA Health Excellence Awards – winning across five different categories including three in partnership with metropolitan Health Service Providers.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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