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  • A group of people stand togtehr smiling with a screen behind them that says Eating Disorder Tool - Feelings about my body and eating
    First of its kind Aboriginal youth eating disorder screening tool gets up and running in the Kimberley 25 May 2026 A new culturally grounded eating disorder screening tool for Aboriginal young people is progressing in the Kimberley.
  • WA Health boosts vaccination response amid regional diphtheria outbreak 25 May 2026 The Department of Health is continuing its public health response to an ongoing diphtheria outbreak in regional Western Australia.
  • A smiling female nurse with flowers and a certificate stands between two senior nurses in scrubs
    Geraldton local Tahnee named Health Campus Nurse/Midwife of the Year 22 May 2026 Outstanding Clinical Nurse Tahnee Innis has been named 2026 Geraldton Health Campus Nurse/Midwife of the Year.
  • Three women stand in front of a hospital sign that says Kalgoorlie Health Campus
    STOPNET starts strong - Kalgoorlie commences clinical trial 21 May 2026 WA Country Health Service clinicians at Kalgoorlie Health Campus are proud to celebrate a major research milestone, welcoming their very first participant into the STOPNET clinical trial.
  • 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.

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  • Yellow heatwave tile with the words 'Advice - Threat is reduced' and 'South of Coral Bay, Lake MacLeod, Lyndon and Minilya.
    Heatwave Advice - Midwest Gascoyne 05 March 2026 Current as at 10:30am, Thursday 5 March 2026. Heatwave Advice - THREAT IS REDUCED The extreme heatwave warning has been downgraded to an advice level warning for areas south of Coral Bay, Lake MacLeod, Lyndon and Minilya. Heatwave conditions have eased, and temperatures in these areas are returning to typical summer levels. Current as at 08:30am, Wednesday 4 March 2026. Heatwave Watch and Act - PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST THE IMPACTS OF EXTREME HEAT The extreme heatwave warning has been upgraded to a watch and act warning for areas south of Coral Bay, Lake MacLeod, Lyndon and Minilya. A heatwave is forecast to impact this area today, Wednesday, and continuing at least until Thursday. Travellers in the area should take particular note of the warning. HEALTH ALERT: Protect yourself against extreme heat Current as at: 16:45, 3 March 2026. Heatwave ADVICE – PREPARE NOW ...
  • Left photo: Doctor in scrubs with a wide brim hat in front of hospital. Right photo: Same doctor is casual shirt with stunning landscape behind.
    Karratha Community Residency Program prepares Dr Joshua Jones for General Practice 05 March 2026 For metropolitan-based Resident Medical Officer Dr Joshua Jones, undertaking rural rotation through the Community Residency Program (CRP) has expanded his skills in a different setting.
  • Left image: Photo of a male nurse in scrubs standing next to Kununurra District Hospital sign. Right image: Man in black shirt smiling.
    ‘I owe a professional my life’: Kununurra nurse credited with saving patient 04 March 2026 Gary Dixon wasn’t too concerned when he developed an ear infection after taking a dip at Swim Beach, a popular watering hole on the Upper Ord River.
  • Female nurse with brown hair in navy blue srubs with red and white collar.
    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.
  • 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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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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