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

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  • 1000 referrals mark milestone in innovative Heart Health Support Service 27 October 2025 This Virtual Care Awareness Week (27 – 31 October), WA Country Health Service’s innovative approach to virtual care has reached another hearty milestone – 1000 referrals made to the Heart Health Support Service (HHSS).
  • Virtual pharmacy service expands to support surgical patients in Kununurra 27 October 2025 The WA Country Health Service has recently expanded the Virtual Pharmacy Pre-Admission Clinic (PAC) in Kununurra - providing essential medication management support for patients ahead of surgery.
  • Royal Perth Hospital physios lend a hand at Kalgoorlie Health Campus 24 October 2025 Physiotherapists from Royal Perth Bentley Group are gaining valuable rural experience thanks to a team effort between WA Country Health Service and East Metropolitan Health Service.
  • Country nurse Kate Guscott makes most of TRAVEL program 22 October 2025 She hails from Queensland, but Registered Nurse Kate Guscott has seen more of Western Australia than most sandgropers thanks to our TRAVEL program.
  • Supporting the next generation of allied health professionals 21 October 2025 An innovative study by Curtin University Occupational Therapy students in collaboration with our health service is shining a light on the treatment journey of regional patients receiving care for serious hand injuries.

More WACHS News

  • Recent Japanese encephalitis virus now detected in the Pilbara region 24 March 2023 The Department of Health is sending an additional mosquito surveillance team to the Pilbara after evidence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) was detected in the region.
  • Play time donation a boon for Kalgoorlie childrens ward 22 March 2023 Fun has been put back into focus at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus children’s ward, thanks to a generous donation of games, puzzles and books.
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    Kimberley team brings advance care planning into focus 21 March 2023 WA Country Health Service is encouraging communities to consider their future health care this National Advance Care Planning Week (20-26 March).
  • Evidence of prior Japanese encephalitis virus activity in northern Kimberley 16 March 2023 The presence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) activity has been detected for the first time in Western Australia.
  • Mosquito warning as virus spreads to the Pilbara region 15 March 2023 Residents and travellers to the Pilbara are being urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites, following the spread of Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) virus into the region.
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