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Find out about the latest news and developments from around our health service.

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  • Country interns among the best in the Rural Health Excellence Awards 27 January 2023 Passion and dedication have seen three of WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Junior Doctors shortlisted in the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards for 2023.
  • Mosquito-borne disease risk in the Goldfields-Esperance and Great Southern regions 20 January 2023 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is urging communities in the Goldfields-Esperance and Great Southern regions to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases.
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    WA Country Health Service shines bright in Rural Health Excellence Awards with 19 finalists 18 January 2023 More than 30 health professionals and teams have been shortlisted from over 130 nominations for this year’s WA Rural Health Excellence Awards – including 19 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) finalists.
  • Midwest a stroke of genius in healthcare awards 13 January 2023 The WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Midwest Admitted Stroke Telerehabilitation project has been highly commended in the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Awards.
  • WA Country Health Service welcomes new generation of medical interns to regional and rural WA 11 January 2023 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has welcomed a record number of new doctors to rural and regional Western Australia

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  • Jeff Calver (Regional Director – Midwest), Derek Fraser (Operations Manager Geraldton Hospital) and Michele Young (Coordinator Executive Services – Midwest) in front of Geraldton Hospital.
    Geraldton named most outstanding regional hospital in Australia 01 June 2018 Geraldton Hospital has been named the country’s most outstanding regional hospital following the Australian Patients Association (APA) awards overnight. The APA, an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to protecting the rights and interest of patients across Australia, said the Midwest hospital had consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public feedback. WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Regional Director – Midwest, Jeff Calver said while delighted to take out the award, listening to patient feedback was integral to providing safe, high quality patient centered care. “It goes without saying that I am exceptionally proud of the entire team at Geraldton Hospital,” Mr Calver said. “Whether it be positive, negative or indifferent feedback – it’s a hospital that is open about its successes and not afraid to acknowledge lesso...
  • The surgical team responsible for Busselton's first ever knee replacement - Natasha O’Neill, Drew Harrison, Jill McInytre and Jenny Brown.
    Busselton Health Campus performs first ever knee replacement 31 May 2018 Busselton Health Campus has performed its first ever knee replacement as part of plan to treat selected orthopedic patients closer to home and reduce elective surgery wait times. While patients will have to meet select criteria to have their operation performed in Busselton, the WA Country Health Service is pioneering specialist Telehealth technology that allows surgeons to virtually monitor a patient’s progress. Dr Mark Monaghan, Deputy Director of Medical Services at Busselton Health Campus, said the hospital was quickly increasing its capacity to perform elective orthopedic surgeries and would initially complete two joint replacements per week before moving to four. “Over the last year the campus has been developing its orthopedic capacity and it made sense to build on this and for Busselton to take on a greater role,” Dr Monaghan said. "We have great theatre and hos...
  • Minister for Health Roger Cook (right) unveils the plaque at the new Protea Lodge along with Midwest Regional Director Jeff Calver
    Midwest Cancer Hostel officially opened 30 May 2018 Health Minister Roger Cook today officially opened the Protea Lodge hostel which is ideally located - adjacent to the Midwest Cancer Centre. The new hostel makes it easier for patients to attend appointments and be treated closer to home where they have the support of their family and friends. To read more visit theMinister's website.
  • Top: Bird's eye view of Karratha Health Campus. Bottom left to right: Director Projects Paul Aylward, Regional Director Margi Faulkner, Minister for Health Roger Cook and Member for Pilbara Kevin Michel.
    Sneak peek inside the new Karratha Health Campus 29 May 2018 Health Minister Roger Cook led a tour of the new Karratha Health Campus today, providing a sneak peek inside the impressive facility. Almost two years to the day since foundations were laid, the 13,000 square metre building is weeks away from practical completion and on track to see its first patients in spring 2018. Read more on theMinister's website.
  • Smiling young boy in foreground holds a straw, young girl in background smiling
    Have your say on school health services in WA (closes 8 June) 24 May 2018 Child and Adolescent Community Health, in collaboration with the WA Country Health Service, is undertaking a review to identify opportunities to develop and strengthen the community health nursing services provided to school age children. You are invited to complete ashort survey (external link)to help us understand what is important to you, what is working well and what could be made better. This survey is open to all parents and carers of children and young people aged 3 to 18. Your answers will be anonymous and it won’t be possible to identify you or your child. Survey closes: Friday 8 June 2018 For more information, visit theHealthy WAwebsite.
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