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WA Health

WA Health is Western Australia’s public health system. They provide safe and high-quality health care to nearly 2.3 million Western Australians across a vast State of almost 2.5 million square kilometres.

Vision and mission

WA Health's mission is to improve, promote and protect the health of Western Australians, which we aim to do through five key initiatives:

  • planning for the future
  • caring for individuals and the community
  • caring for those who need it most
  • making best use of funds and resources
  • supporting our team

How WA Health can help

WA Health employs over 50,000 staff and provide health services across metropolitan, rural and remote areas which include:

  • public hospitals and community health services
  • health protection through public health services and disaster preparedness management
  • mental health services including in-patient services, crisis management and community treatment and support services
  • dental health services including school dental health and public community dental services
  • Aboriginal health services

Information lines / help lines

  • WA Department of Health — call (08) 9222 4222 Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm AWST

Programs and apps and tools

Manage My Care — a free mobile and web-based app where you can track public outpatient appointments and referrals for yourself or those in your care at times that are convenient for you.

Recommended links

This information was originally published on healthdirect - WA Health.

Last reviewed: June 2024

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Condoms and Contraception | Get the Facts

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

SARS is a notifiable infectious disease in Western Australia.

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Fluoride and protecting your teeth from tooth decay

Fluoride in drinking water and toothpaste can help to prevent dental health problems.

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Bowel cancer screening

Once you turn 50 years of age, you are eligible for a free bowel screening test in the prevention of bowel cancer. The bowel cancer screening program describes what the test involves and at what future ages you are eligible for testing.

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Calming techniques – breathing training

Guide to a simple breathing technique that can help you remain calm during times of anxiety or stress.

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Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and intraocular lens)

Cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear plastic lens

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Chest injuries and rib fractures

Chest injuries such as rib fractures can occur following an injury to the chest. Learn about how to care for a chest injury.

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Chest X-ray

Chest X-rays use a special type of radiation to take pictures of the chest, including the heart, lungs, airway, and blood vessels

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Colposcopy

A colposcopy is a procedure to check the cervix for unhealthy (abnormal) cells.

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Cryptosporidium infection (Cryptosporidiosis)

Cryptosporidium infection (Cryptosporidiosis) is a form of gastroenteritis (gastro). It can affect your intestines, liver, stomach or lungs. It is caused by a tiny parasite called Cryptosporidium which is found in faeces (poo).

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