Early end of temporary services changes at two facilities
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is pleased to advise that temporary changes to services at two of the District’s health facilities will end at 8am on Thursday 9 January 2025.
Bat warning – Leave rescue to the experts
Residents in Murrumbidgee Local Health District are being reminded to avoid handling or touching injured or distressed bats as they may carry the fatal disease, lyssavirus.
Murrumbidgee reminded to take precautions this mosquito season
Residents and visitors to communities in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are encouraged to take precautions against mosquitoes this holiday season, as routine monitoring has detected several mosquito-borne viruses since surveillance activities began.
Leeton Midwifery Group Practice celebrates milestone
The Leeton Midwifery Group Practice (LMGP) is celebrating seven years of providing support to women throughout their pregnancy, birth and post-natal period.
Take care during the holiday heat
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is urging people to take necessary precautions as the weather warms up for summer.
Temporary services changes at MLHD facilities for holiday period
Emergency department opening hours in five health services in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District will be reduced from 16 December and remain in place until 31 January 2025.
Cootamundra Health Service Plan finalised
The Cootamundra Health Service Plan has been completed by the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).
Mosquito surveillance reveals Japanese encephalitis virus in Griffith region of NSW
Communities in Griffith and surrounding areas are encouraged to take precautions against mosquito bites as NSW Health’s routine mosquito surveillance has detected Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus.
Griffith surgeon honoured with prestigious award
Griffith surgeon, Dr Jayachandran Narayan, has been awarded the 2024 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Outstanding Service to the Community Award.
Winner announced - 2024 Don Kendell Memorial Leadership Award
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is delighted to announce that Midwifery Manager Sandra Forde has been awarded the highly respected 2024 Don Kendell Memorial Leadership Award. The award, presented at our Annual Public Meeting, honours individuals who exemplify the leadership qualities that Don Kendell himself championed—commitment, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to improving healthcare.