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19 August 2026
Have a word with your local speech pathologists
Central West Hospital and Health Service speech pathologists are keen to get the word out about their services around the region this Speech Pathology Week.
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18 August 2026
No Safe Amount: Health authorities urge pregnant women to avoid alcohol to protect unborn babies
Central West health professionals are reminding women and families that the safest choice during pregnancy is not to drink alcohol.
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28 July 2026
CWHHS new nurse graduates
Six new registered nurse graduates start work from 3 August with Central West Hospital and Health Service.
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21 July 2026
30 years' service to Muttaburra
Thanks to her aunt’s career advice and her natural inclination, Ms Whitby has clocked up a lifetime of working as a nurse, including 30 years at Muttaburra.
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07 July 2026
Muttaburra upgrading works completed
A package of upgrading works at Muttaburra Primary Health Centre that was started early in the year has been completed. Central West Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Anthony West said Muttaburra had received a new swipe card access, a
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26 May 2026
Encouraging rural residents to pursue health careers
Central West Health Executive Director of Medical Services Dr John Douyere said doctors Mikala Dales, Sarah Jones, Michael Pitt, Keegan Coomer, Anna Nott and Matthew Riggs had passed the final major exam on the path to becoming Rural Generalists.
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14 April 2026
New Consumer and Community Engagement Strategy consultation underway
Central West residents are being urged to have their say on how best they think the Central West Hospital and Health Service can communicate with them and their communities.
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14 April 2026
Consultation for Consumer and Community Engagement Strategy underway
Central West residents are being urged to have their say on how best they think the Central West Hospital and Health Service can communicate with them and their communities.
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01 April 2026
Central West Hospital and Health Board welcomes new members
An eight-person board with experience in health and leadership has been appointed to help shape the future of healthcare in the Central West Queensland region.
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25 March 2026
Central West Renal Unit celebrates first birthday
The Central West Renal Unit at Longreach Hospital this week celebrated its first birthday since opening in March last year.
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25 February 2026
Central West Health medical model an example for rural Australia
The National Rural Health Commissioner has visited Longreach to see first-hand how the Central West Hospital and Health Service’s successful medical practice model works.