Bourke’s dedicated staff to be celebrated at Easter reunion
Past and present staff of Bourke Multipurpose Service (MPS) will be celebrated over the Easter weekend at a special reunion honouring their dedication and lasting impact on both the local community and broader region.
Community encouraged to help shape the future of healthcare in the Warrumbungles
Western NSW Local Health District is encouraging people from across the Warrumbungle Shire to have their say and help shape future delivery of healthcare services across the region.
Western NSW public hospitals maintain performance through busy quarter
The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly Report October to December 2024 shows Western NSW Local Health District maintained its planned surgery and emergency department performance, despite sustained and significant demand for hospital care.
Western NSW residents urged to take care this mosquito season
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is urging people to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer following the recent detections of Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus and Murray Valley (MV) encephalitis virus This week JE virus was detected in feral pigs from the Narromine Shire local government area (LGA) and Murray Valley encephalitis virus seroconversion in sentinel chickens in Cowra LGA.
Western NSW public hospitals maintain performance through busy quarter
The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report shows Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) maintained its planned surgery and emergency department (ED) performance, despite sustained and significant demand for hospital care.
Temporary changes to mental health services planned during Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) has announced the sub-acute mental health services provided at Panorama Clinic will be temporarily relocated to the Wattlegrove Unit at Orange’s Bloomfield Hospital campus during the $200 million Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment’s construction.
Trainees across Western NSW kick-start career in healthcare
Twenty-eight trainees across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) have celebrated their graduation at a ceremony in Dubbo on 15 November, paving the way to begin or continue their careers in health and make meaningful impacts in their communities.
District announces 2024 Excellence in Allied Health award recipients
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2024 Excellence in Allied Health Awards, who were recognised at a ceremony in Orange on Thursday, 31 October.
Manildra and Grenfell named finalists for 2025 Building Healthy Communities Challenge
Western NSW Local Health District’s (WNSWLHD) Health Promotion team is thrilled to announce Manildra and Grenfell are the two finalists for the 2025 Building Healthy Communities Challenge, which will run between 4 November 2024 and 4 April 2025.
More support available for women in Western NSW experiencing severe menopause symptoms
Women experiencing severe or complex menopause symptoms now have improved access to additional support following the establishment of Western NSW Local Health District’s (WNSWLHD) new menopause referral service.