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    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Cristina Taucean 03 March 2026 Whether it’s wound care or palliative services in the home, Cristina Taucean is passionate about providing care and making sure South West communities are aware of all the care options available outside of a hospital setting.
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    Heatwave Advice - Midwest Gascoyne 03 March 2026 HEALTH ALERT: Protect yourself against extreme heat Current as at: 16:45, March 3rd, 2026. Heatwave ADVICE – PREPARE NOW WA Country Health Service is advising people in the Midwest-Gascoyne region to prepare for extreme heat, including south of Coral Bay, Lake MacLeod, Lyndon and Minilya. A heatwave is likely to affect this area including forecast peak heat conditions on Wednesday 4 March and Thu...
  • Congratulations to our LEAD Program graduates 27 February 2026 Sixteen of our emerging leaders are putting their newly honed leadership and management skills to good use after completing WA Country Health Service’s LEAD professional development program.
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    Country WA welcomes 35 medical interns 27 February 2026 WA Country Health Service has welcomed a record-sized cohort of new medical interns in 2026.
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    Warren Health Service welcomes newest registered nurse 26 February 2026 The team at Warren Health Service are doing their bit to ‘grow our own’, with local graduate Lilli Edwards recently becoming the hospital’s newest registered nurse.

More WACHS News

  • Country health celebrates access achievements this International Day of People with Disability 01 December 2023 This International Day of People with Disability, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is highlighting our commitment to the ongoing development of accessible and inclusive healthcare.
  • Esperance Health Campus Maternity Unit delivering award-worthy care 01 December 2023 WA Country Health Service’s Esperance Health Campus has proven that its innovative community-led maternity model is delivering more than just babies, with the service named a finalist in the 2023 WA Health Excellence Awards.
  • Innovation leads WACHS Cancer Strategy to excellence 30 November 2023 WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Cancer Strategy 2017-22 has been named a finalist in the 2023 WA Health Excellence Awards.
  • Vulnerable Populations Program recognised on national stage 30 November 2023 WA Country Health Service’s South West Vulnerable Populations Program team has been awarded the Community Medal of Distinction by Children’s Healthcare Australasia (CHA).
  • East Kimberley Palliative Care team take home award 29 November 2023 Our East Kimberley Palliative Care team has been named Western Australia’s Outstanding Team Delivering Holistic Palliative Care at the 2023 Palliative Care Awards.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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