Port Augusta Hospital And Regional Health Service

Overview

Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a major regional healthcare facility serving Port Augusta and surrounding communities in South Australia’s Upper Spencer Gulf region. With approximately 70 beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services including emergency care, general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, and aboriginal health services. Operating as part of the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, the facility serves as a regional referral center with specialist outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, pathology, and allied health services. The hospital employs approximately 300 staff and serves a catchment population of around 15,000 people, including a significant Aboriginal population. Located at the crossroads of major transport routes connecting eastern and western Australia, Port Augusta Hospital plays a crucial role in providing healthcare for remote communities and travelers, with strong connections to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and regional Aboriginal health organisations.