Murrumbidgee LHD latest news

Stay up-to-date with the latest healthcare developments and events in the region by reading news from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (LHD).

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13 December 2024

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.

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12 December 2024

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.

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12 December 2024

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.

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11 December 2024

Cootamundra Health Service Plan finalised

The Cootamundra Health Service Plan has been completed by the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).

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6 December 2024

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. 

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27 November 2024

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.

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21 November 2024

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.

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14 November 2024

Endoscopy equipment upgrades for Corowa Health Service

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to providing safe, high-quality, compassionate and timely care to the Corowa community.

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11 November 2024

'I'd do it all again, absolutely!'

Kerry Lindeman has dedicated the last four decades of her life to healthcare, with most of that time spent working in the Murrumbidgee.

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7 November 2024

Be prepared for Thunderstorm Asthma

Asthma and hayfever sufferers are reminded that they may be at greater risk of severe symptoms in spring due to high pollen counts and weather conditions.

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