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Contact us - 32.42418

Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help

Epilepsy - 28.75

Epilepsy is a serious neurological condition that affects 2 in every 100 people.

Sewage spills - 28.5

A sewage spill is when sewage from a waste treatment cycle overflows, leaks or spills into a body of water or onto land, or into a building.

Contact tracing - 23.97931

Contact tracing is the process by which any people (contacts) you may have passed a serious infection on to are identified, diagnosed and then treated. This process stops infections and diseases spreading further through the community.

Acanthamoeba and contact lens use - 23.78838

Acanthamoeba, a form of amoeba, may cause infection in people wearing contact lenses. The lenses may cause microscopic abrasions on the surface of the eye, which will allow the amoeba to enter the eye from water or on contact lenses.

Contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB) - 23.64489

This information only looks at contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB). It is about checking for exposure to TB bacteria.

Buying, using, storing and disposing of household chemicals - 21.90619

How to buy, use, store and dispose of household products that contain chemicals and poisons.

Having a baby in the Pilbara - 21.16024

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the Pilbara region of Western Australia

Asbestos – contact details - 20.67269

Extensive use of asbestos in Western Australia up until 1987, especially in building products, has resulted in widespread presence of asbestos materials in the community.

Contraceptive pill - 20

There are two types of contraceptive pill. The combined pill contains both the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. The other is the progesterone-only pill, sometimes called the mini-pill

Human papillomavirus vaccine changes to one dose - 19.25

From 6 February 2023, adolescents in Australia will only need one dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to be considered fully vaccinated.

WA Health freedom of information contacts - 18.75

List of FOI contacts at WA Health public hospitals.

Contact details for population/public health units - 18.14285

Contact details for regional and metropolitan population/public health units.

Contact tracing for sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses - 17.44274

Contact tracing is a process used to stop the spread of many different infections in the community. This information only looks at contact tracing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs) such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B.

WA women set to benefit from additional access to the pill - 16.75

WA women set to benefit from additional access to the pill

Buying make up and skin products online - 14.5

Know about the potential health risks associated with cosmetics manufactured outside of Australia and available for purchase online.

Clean-up guide for small mercury spills in the home - 14.25

Information on common sources of mercury in the home and recommended clean-up procedures for small mercury spills at home.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) - 13

HPV is a common virus that affects both females and males. It is highly contagious and can cause a variety of cancers and genital warts.

Radioactive capsule found in Pilbara - 12.5

Emergency services have found a tiny radioactive capsule near Newman, ending a large-scale interagency search for the missing object.

COVID-19 cases and contacts - 12.25

To help protect people most at risk from COVID-19, COVID-19 cases and close contacts should not visit high-risk settings, such as: hospitals residential disability, mental health and aged care facilities other healthcare settings (e.g. GP clinics, dental services, physiotherapy, Aboriginal Medical Services)

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people - 12.03696

COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal people including fact sheets, posters, videos, radio messages and support phone lists.

Damaged chemicals, poison and pesticides - 11.25

Take extreme care when handling any spills or containers of suspected poisons, chemicals, gases or pesticides, especially if containers are damaged.

HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine - 11.25

The HPV vaccine is called GARDASIL®. This vaccine is available for females and males to protect against some of the most common types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

Anita Clayton Centre - 11.24552

Location and contact details for the Anita Clayton Centre. ACROD parking is available onsite.

Cancer Nurse Coordination Service - 11

The Cancer Nurse Coordination Service is a team of specialist nurses located in both metropolitan Perth and rural regions of Western Australia.

Public hospital patient feedback - 10.75

List of patient/consumer liaison contacts at WA Health public hospitals.

Buying food - 10

Emergency contraception - 8.75

The ‘morning after’ pill or an intra-uterine device (IUD) can be used if a woman has unprotected sex or if contraception fails

Hepatitis C - 8.031345

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus. It’s passed on by blood-to-blood contact, when infected blood enters another person’s bloodstream. It is sometimes called ‘hep C’.

Outpatient Direct - 8

Outpatient Direct is a WA based telephone service that assists some WA public hospital patients to manage their outpatient appointments at certain specialties/clinics.

Cervical Screening Registry - 7.348415

The WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (WACCPP) manages a central confidential database of cervical screening and other cervical test results for individuals in Western Australia.

Food labelling - 7.341326

Food labels provide you with enough information to make an informed choice when you buy food.

Infections spread by sexual or blood contact overseas - 7.060749

If you have unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex or share needles or unsterile medical equipment you face a significant risk of getting sexually transmitted infections or blood-borne viruses.

Water filters for your home - 7

Many types of water filters are available for purchase or hire. They range from the simple bench top style to sophisticated systems requiring special plumbing and electrical work.

New hub for immunisation information - 6.89771

Launched as part of the ‘Don’t Assume You’re Immune’ campaign, the new Immunisation WA website is your gateway to all you need to know about immunisation, vaccination and vaccines.

Tips for healthy swimming - 6.5

There are a number of helpful tips you can follow for healthy swimming in Western Australia's rivers and beaches.

Possible side effects of vaccination - 6.5

Vaccines, like any medication, can cause side effects

Vaccination safety - 6.5

Vaccination refers to the act of giving a vaccine to a person. A vaccine is the material used to immunise people against diseases.

Where to find needle and syringe programs in WA - 6.5

Information on the locations of needle and syringe services and what types of services are offered.

Genital warts - 6.5

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection (STI). They are small lumps on the genitals which you can see or feel.

Having a baby in the Midwest - 6.359643

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the midwest region of Western Australia

Having a baby in the Great Southern - 6.359643

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the Great Southern region of Western Australia

Having a baby in the Goldfields - 6.359643

Maternity hospitals available in the Goldfields region of Western Australia include Kalgoorlie Hospital and Esperance Hospital.

Having a baby in the Wheatbelt - 6.359643

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia

Avian influenza (bird flu) - 6.341682

Avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds, Rarely, people may be infected after close contact with infected birds.

Algal bloom warning for Mullaloo Beach - 6.263722

Beach goers to Mullaloo Beach should avoid contact with any murky or discoloured water, as it may be an algal bloom.

Cockburn cement - 6.25

Dust and odour from Cockburn cement has been the subject of contention in the local community for a number of years. Despite the improvements in stack (chimney) emissions, dust from exposed stockpiles, graded roads and open areas may be a source of dust in the community under certain wind conditions.

Having a baby in the Kimberley - 6.201873

Maternity hospitals in the Kimberley include Broome Hospital, Derby Hospital and Kununurra Hospital. The Halls Creek Aboriginal Medical Service and Fitzroy Crossing Community Health Service also provide a Community Midwifery Service, breastfeeding support and help with referrals to other health care providers.

Sterilising teats, bottles and dummies - 6.191365

Everything that comes into contact with an infant’s food needs thorough cleaning and sterilising. This includes bottles, teats, cups, utensils & dummies or pacifiers.

Having a baby in the South West - 6.104634

Information about maternity hospitals available throughout the South West region of Western Australia