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.
Communities urged to take extra care as risk of thunderstorm asthma increases
People prone to respiratory conditions like asthma or hayfever are being urged to take extra care ahead of predicted thunderstorm activity across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), and Far West Local Health District (FWLHD).
Western NSW Local Health District hosts its first dedicated haemophilia clinic
Western NSW Local Health District hosted its first dedicated haemophilia clinic at Dubbo Health Service in mid-October, allowing local residents with the blood disorder to receive care closer to where they live.
Funding boost to upgrade healthcare facilities in Brewarrina, Lightning Ridge, Condobolin and Tullamore
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) will receive a significant funding boost from the NSW Government to upgrade four local health facilities, as part of the Regional Health Minor Works Program.
“Let’s talk about it”: Community conference to focus on mental health and wellbeing in regional NSW
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is inviting community members, carers and service partners to a community conference on mental health and wellbeing in Dubbo on 22 October 2024.