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Across Western Australia’s 2.5 million square kilometres, distance remains one of the greatest barriers to good health. But thanks to dedicated outreach programs and passionate clinicians, specialist care is travelling…

She hails from Queensland, but Registered Nurse Kate Guscott has seen more of Western Australia than most sandgropers thanks to WA Country Health Service’s TRAVEL program. The program gives Nurses and…

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. This Virtual Care Awareness…

The Health Professionals Networks recently marked a major milestone surpassing 5,000 members for the first time. The achievement reflects the growing strength and value of the HPNs, which connect doctors,…

Northam Hospital Junior Medical Officers and medical students traded scrubs for boots at an emergency simulation and wellbeing morning held at Barton Park Events near York in August. Hosted by…

More than 40 GPs, registrars, medical students and allied health professionals recently gathered for an engaging education evening dedicated to women’s health. The night wrapped up with a lively Q&A…

Laura Stewart was the driving force behind the recent sold-out Pilbara Health Telethon Ball, which raised an incredible $81,000 for Telethon. A pharmacist and owner of Pharmacy 777 Karratha, Tambrey,…

The Midwest–Gascoyne Health Professionals Network, with support from St John WA, recently hosted an education evening on Critical Skills for Rural Emergencies: Airway Management, Trauma and Prehospital Decision-Making. The session…

The Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training (KCRMT) officially opened on 14 August at the University of Notre Dame’s Broome campus, also marking 30 years since the campus first opened….

The State Government has recently launched an expanded Acute Care and Response Team (ACRT) program in the Great Southern. This program aims to provide specialised mental health support for young…