Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District news

Food fight: How fat and carbs influence epilepsy risk

A new international study by Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District researchers has unveiled a potential link between dietary habits and the prevalence of epilepsy, suggesting that diets rich in fats and low in carbohydrates may offer a protective effect against the neurological disorder.

Contributors to the Virtual PrEPP program

Virtual prehabilitation transforms surgery preparation at Nepean Hospital

Nepean Hospital’s Preoperative Education and Prehabilitation Program (PrEPP) is making moves in more ways than one with the innovative program expanding its services virtually, transforming the way patients prepare for major surgery and leading to improved patient outcomes.

Hidden heart risks linked to gynaecological health

Women with common gynaecological conditions like endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, heavy periods or abnormal menstrual cycles may face an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, according to findings in a recent study by Nepean Hospital researchers and international collaborators.

Director of NBMLHD Oral Health Service, Associate Professor Albert Yaacoub & NBMLHD Oral Health Promotion and Research Coordinator, Tanya Mahony

Teledentistry filling gaps in dental care

A telehealth phone call with the dentist is helping deliver quick and accurate diagnoses for patients in their homes before they head into a dental clinic, providing a new way for dentists to help triage patients, according to NBMLHD research on virtual health care deployed during COVID.

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23 April 2025

Motherhood sparks Blue Mountains mum's nursing dream

Motherhood changed everything for Blue Mountains mum, Leanne Ross-New. It brought about a whole new perspective on life and a career change which ultimately led her to her true calling in becoming a nurse for Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital.

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22 April 2025

Major funding boost for paediatric palliative care services in the Nepean and Blue Mountains

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will benefit from an additional $298,666 in funding to support a range of initiatives which will enhance paediatric palliative respite and end of life care across the region.

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16 April 2025

Nepean Hospital brings cardiac expertise to Australia’s heartlands

A cardiac team from Nepean Hospital has returned from an outreach mission to Alice Springs where they provided crucial cardiac diagnostic training to local doctors, equipping them with skills that could prove to be lifesaving in rural and remote indigenous communities.

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15 April 2025

Local service tackles complex eating disorders

In a region where the struggle against eating disorders often goes unseen, a vital community service is offering a pathway to recovery. The Eating Disorders Consultation Service, a voluntary outpatient clinic within the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, is providing crucial support to adults grappling with these complex mental health conditions.

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14 April 2025

Male nurse follows family footsteps into nursing

For Benjamin Glynn, nursing isn’t just a career—it’s in his DNA. The registered nurse at Nepean Hospital grew up hearing stories of compassion, resilience, and healing around the dinner table, thanks to his parents, both nurses themselves.