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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

  • 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.
  • Three nurses in scrub tops.
    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.
  • 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Jane Darlington 25 February 2026 Since migrating from the UK to Australia four decades ago, before settling in the East Kimberley in 2005, Jane Darlington has been a driving force for paediatric excellence across the region.
  • Left photo: woman in hiking gear standing at the top of a hill. Right photo: same woman standing in the middle of a vast salt lake.
    RAPTOR program bears fruit for budding physicians 24 February 2026 For aspiring physician Dr Pristina Goh, taking part in our RAPTOR program has been an invaluable opportunity to develop new skills and build resilience as a clinician.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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