How many beds does Karratha hospital have?
40 beds
It includes 40 beds, an expanded emergency department, CT scanner, surgical centre, a maternity wing with delivery suites, expanded outpatients unit and essential services including child health clinics, medical images suites, telehealth services and a helipad for emergency transfers.
How many beds does Port Hedland hospital have?
50 acute
Port Hedland Regional Hospital provides 50 acute beds catering for medical, surgical, paediatric, and obstetrics and gynaecology.
Which state in Australia has the best health system?
1. Sydney, NSW. Taking first place in this year’s healthiest city rankings is Sydney, coming number one in the majority of the different categories. They also place the highest priority on their wellness compared to the rest of Australia, with 70% of Sydneysiders stated that wellness is a high priority for them.
Does WA have free healthcare?
Public and private patients All Western Australian residents have the right to receive quality public hospital services, either for free as a public patient or as a private patient with extra costs.
Why is the Pilbara famous?
The Pilbara (/ˈpɪlbərə/) is a large, dry, thinly populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is known for its Aboriginal peoples; its ancient landscapes; the red earth; and its vast mineral deposits, in particular iron ore. It is also a global biodiversity hotspot for subterranean fauna.
Does Kununurra have a hospital?
For contact details and more information about services offered by this hospital, visit the National Health Services Directory.
Where are the major hospitals in the Pilbara?
There are three major hospital facilities in the Pilbara region, located in Newman, South Hedland and Karratha. These support smaller regional hospitals in Onslow, Paraburdoo, Roebourne and Tom Price.
How to contact Pilbara health centre in case of an emergency?
In case of an emergency please DIAL 000. If you are not sure what division of Pilbara Health Centre you need to contact, please email [email protected]. Our reception staff will direct your enquiry for you and have someone respond to your query as soon as possible. Get in touch Tambrey Village Shopping Centre 2 Cockatoo Street Nickol 6714
What are the major population centres of the Pilbara region?
The major population centres of the Pilbara region are Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman and Tom Price. The population figures relate to Estimated Resident Population (ERP) in 2016 for the Local Government Areas (LGA). Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics ERP 2016.
What is the Pilbara known for?
The Pilbara came to national and international prominence during the 1960s when the go-ahead was given to extract iron ore deposits in the region. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to the State, providing 2 of the State’s largest export revenue earners – iron ore and liquefied natural gas.