Are your kidneys OK?
On World Kidney Day 2025 MLHD’s Renal Team is spreading the message - Detect early, protect kidney health.
Ming finds inspiration in all sorts of places
For Ming Kong, the role of an oncology pharmacist is a complex blend of patient care and education with what would be considered the more traditional task of dispensing appropriate medications.
MLHD appoints new Executive Director, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Martin as MLHD’s new Executive Director, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing.
Just do it – calling Wagga Wagga home
Resident Medical Officers (RMO) are enjoying calling Wagga home with many staying on to take on more senior roles at the hospital this year.
Mosquito surveillance detects mosquito-borne viruses in Murrumbidgee region
Communities across the Murrumbidgee region are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites and to get vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis following recent detections of Ross River virus and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
Murrumbidgee Local Health District Chief Executive awarded Public Service Medal
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) staff, executive and board congratulate Chief Executive Jill Ludford on being awarded the Public Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours List.
Mosquito surveillance detects Ross River virus in Albury and Griffith
Communities in Albury, Griffith, and surrounding areas are encouraged to take precautions against mosquito bites as NSW Health’s routine mosquito surveillance has detected Ross River virus in those regions.
Decommissioning of Corowa Hospital Nursing Home
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is deeply grateful to our residents, their families and caregivers for entrusting us with their care at Corowa Hospital Nursing Home.
Early end of temporary services changes at two facilities
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is pleased to advise that temporary changes to services at two of the District’s health facilities will end at 8am on Thursday 9 January 2025.
Bat warning – Leave rescue to the experts
Residents in Murrumbidgee Local Health District are being reminded to avoid handling or touching injured or distressed bats as they may carry the fatal disease, lyssavirus.