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  • A red/brown tile with the words Diphtheria alert for regional WA and underneath make sure your vaccinations are up to date
    Diphtheria alert for regional WA 19 May 2026 An outbreak of diphtheria has been identified in regional Western Australia.
  • Man in lanyard standing next to group of older women from the auxiliary team.
    Achievement unlocked – Auxiliary raises over $2 million dollars for Geraldton Hospital 18 May 2026 The Geraldton Hospital Auxiliary has proudly announced that over $2 million has been raised and donated to WA Country Health Service’s Geraldton Hospital since 1999.
  • Group of clinicians sitting on chairs in front of presentation screens.
    Clinical Yarning Project reaches key milestone in Midwest 18 May 2026 A locally led research project aimed at improving communication between healthcare professionals and Aboriginal patients has reached an important milestone in the Midwest, with aspirations to expand the approach across Western Australia.
  • Woman holding certificate and trophey.
    Congratulations to Lifetime Achievement Honour Award winner Dr Catherine Stoddart 18 May 2026 WA Country Health Service Board Member Dr Catherine Stoddart’s outstanding contributions to healthcare has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Honour Award at this year’s WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards (WANMEA).
  • Update for Laverton residents 15 May 2026 Please be aware there are temporary changes to the way you access the existing hospital for both pedestrians and vehicles from Sunday 17 May 2026. Everyone coming onto site is reminded to please take note of the new signage to enter safely.

More WACHS News

  • Dr Lila Stephens nominated for Clinical Leader of the Year 11 March 2024 Bunbury Regional Hospital Head of Department Paediatrics Dr Lila Stephens is a finalist for Clinical Leader of the Year at the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.
  • State-of-the-art security hub for regional hospitals 11 March 2024 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has invested half a million dollars to establish a dedicated, state-of-the-art security hub for hospitals in regional Western Australia.
  • South West staff recognised for helping to reduce preterm and early term birth 08 March 2024 The Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance at Bunbury Regional Hospital is in the running to take home Health Team of the Year at the 2024 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.
  • Helena acknowledged for supporting Aboriginal communities in the Pilbara 07 March 2024 WA Country Health Service Aboriginal Liaison Officer Helena Lane has been named as a finalist in this year’s WA Rural Health Excellence Awards, acknowledging her dedication to supporting people in the Pilbara through their healthcare journeys.
  • Strides in stomal care see Felicity in the running for health excellence award 05 March 2024 For her contributions to South West communities, Stomal Therapist Felicity Jones has been named a finalist in this year’s WA Rural Health Excellence Awards in the Nurse/Midwife of the Year category.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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