Far West LHD media releases
Read latest media releases from Far West LHD.
Know your risk this Diabetes Week
The Far West community is being encouraged to know their risks and be informed about diabetes management by attending education sessions during Diabetes Week (14 - 20 July).
New Balranald key worker accommodation set to welcome health staff
Healthcare workers in the far west of NSW will soon have access to modern and fit-for-purpose key worker accommodation, with the delivery of four new units at Balranald Multipurpose Service (MPS) now complete.
Construction starts on Broken Hill Health Service redevelopment
The Broken Hill community is a step closer to enhanced emergency and mental health care, with construction now underway on the Broken Hill Emergency Department (ED) and Mental Health Unit redevelopment projects.
Far West staff recognised for innovation and excellence
A holistic health program aimed at supporting mental health consumers to connect with others and engage in healthier lifestyle practices has won the Far West Local Health District’s (FWLHD) Health Innovation Award for 2024.
National Stomal Therapy Week in Far West
Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) is supporting patients living with a stoma by raising awareness of support and therapy services available this National Stomal Therapy Week (24-30 June 2024).
Community invited to Menopause Symposium
A Menopause Symposium is being hosted in Broken Hill on 20 June 2024 giving locals an opportunity to learn more about menopause and peri-menopause symptoms and management.
Celebrating outstanding nurses and midwives in Far West LHD
The professionalism, dedication, and compassion of nurses and midwives across Far West NSW has been recognised today (May 13) as part of local celebrations for International Nurses Day (12 May) and International Day of the Midwife (5 May).
National Palliative Care Week deals with 'Matters of Life and Death'
National Palliative Care Week marks the nation’s largest annual initiative aimed at deepening people’s understanding of palliative care and encouraging action around end-of-life planning.
Look inside $45.3 million health worker accommodation project
Communities across regional NSW can now have their first look at a $45.3 million dollar NSW Government investment into key healthcare worker accommodation, set to be rolled out across Broken Hill, Balranald, Cooma, Finley, Leeton, Narrandera and West Wyalong.
Far West LHD celebrate International Day of the Midwife 2024 – Midwife of the Year
Local midwife, Whitney Harris, has been awarded Far West Local Health District’s Midwife of the Year as part of celebrations across Broken Hill, Menindee, Buronga, and Wilcannia.