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Health

An extensive range of health and support services are based in Albany, 403km from Perth on the stunning South Coast. Albany Regional Hospital offers quality health care with friendly professional staff. Support services to prevent or reduce the need for hospitalisation are also provided.

The Albany hospital caters to the following health needs: Emergency, home and community care, intensive care, maternity, medical, general, mental health, nursing home, occupational therapy, pathology, pharmacy, physiotherapy, radiology, social work, speech therapy and day surgery. The facility is conveniently positioned minutes from the City centre.

Albany's community is fortunate in having access to a significant number of GPs. Family practices and medical groups are located in the central area and surrounding suburbs. Dentists, orthodontists, psychologists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, natural health therapists and other specialist clinics are accessible. Consult the local telephone directory to find the nearest medical practice.

Several chemists and pharmacies operate in Albany and suburbs. Flexible hours offer benefits to community members requiring health products or medication.

There are health clubs, gymnasiums and body studios open to the public in Albany offering contemporary fitness equipment, a range of fitness classes, personal fitness programs, swimming pools and showering facilities. See the local directory for a list of health and fitness centres.

For more specific details and contact information follow the links below.

www.health.wa.gov.au

www.albanygateway.com.au

Albany Regional Hospital

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