Far West LHD media releases

Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) is urging residents to protect themselves against Q fever this summer, as warmer weather and high winds may increase the chance of the disease spreading.

Communities in Far West NSW will benefit from a $1.9 million funding boost from the NSW Government to upgrade hospitals and health facilities in the region.

Far West Local Health District is urging people to take necessary precautions with heatwave conditions forecast across western NSW from Saturday.

The Broken Hill Hospital Kiosk Auxiliary volunteers have again helped Far West Local Health District purchase equipment for use in the Broken Hill Hospital.

People at risk of harm from alcohol and drug use in Far West NSW, will have greater access to support and treatment, with a $10.7 million funding boost from the NSW Government to enhance services over four years.

The Broken Hill Palliative Care Service is holding a community Remembrance Service on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 to commemorate, remember and honour loved ones who are no longer with us.

A much-needed chronic and complex wound and stoma care clinic has been launched by Far West Local Health District, following a successful 20-week trial which provided patients with vital wound and stoma care, management and education.

Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) is once again helping to raise awareness of gender-based violence by supporting events to highlight the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism annual campaign.

The Broken Hill community is set to benefit from major infrastructure projects underway at the Broken Hill Health Service, including a new mental health unit, an upgraded emergency department and new key health worker accommodation.

Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) is raising awareness about pressure injury prevention, ahead of Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day on 21 November 2024.