Residents urged to avoid handling or touching injured or distressed bats
The number of people reported to the public health unit requiring vaccination after exposure to bats has started to increase, as often occurs during summer when bats become more active.
International accolade for Moruya Hospital's fight against stroke
The stroke unit at Moruya Hospital has been recognised with a prestigious World Stroke Organization Angels Gold Status Award for meeting the highest standards in stroke treatment and care.
Southern NSW Local Health District a top performer in latest healthcare quarterly report
Southern NSW Local Health District is among the state’s top performers for emergency department and planned surgery performance, despite treating a high number of critically unwell patients during the July to September 2024 quarter.
Mural captures the importance of good health and self-care at school
Year 7 and 8 Eden Marine High School students create lasting mural that captures the essence of wellbeing.
Meet Juliane Samara, Senior Outreach Nurse Practitioner
To mark Nurse Practitioner Week (9-15 December), we asked Juliane Samara, Senior Outreach Nurse Practitioner (NP) at the Eurobodalla Hospital Avoidance Clinic, about her role as a Nurse Practitioner, and what she enjoys most about it.
Meet Linda Geale, Respiratory Nurse Practitioner
To mark Nurse Practitioner Week (9-15 December), we asked Linda Geale, a Nurse Practitioner at Southern specialising in Chronic and Complex Respiratory Conditions, about what she enjoys most about her role.
Canberra Knitters Guild spreads warmth to Cooma
The Canberra Knitters Guild continues to spread warmth across the region, and their work serves as a testament to how small acts of kindness can make a big impact.
Meet Emma Turner, Transitional Nurse Practitioner
A growing Nurse Practitioner (NP) workforce in Southern is working to improve outcomes for our rural communities. Emma Turner is a Transitional Rural Generalist Nurse Practitioner based in Moruya, and a full-time student in the Master of Nurse Practitioner Course. Her specialty is emergency and acute care.
Moruya Maternity wins 'Team of the Year Award'
Moruya's Maternity team has been celebrated for their outstanding contributions to midwifery care, taking home the prestigious ‘Team of the Year Award’ at the 2024 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards, held at NSW Parliament House on 25 November 2024.
Genetic counselling in Southern: the legacy of a pioneering regional service
Genetics counselling services are rare in rural and regional Australia. Find out about the history of Southern's genetic counselling services, and how the service has evolved.