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 March 2025

Are your kidneys OK?

On World Kidney Day 2025 MLHD’s Renal Team is spreading the message - Detect early, protect kidney health.

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27 February 2025

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. 

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25 February 2025

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.

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19 February 2025

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.

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6 February 2025

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).

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26 January 2025

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.

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24 January 2025

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. 

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15 January 2025

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.

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8 January 2025

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.

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6 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.

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