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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20 March 2025

New yarning circle for Narrandera District Hospital

New outdoor spaces created specifically for Aboriginal patients, staff, and visitors have been completed at Narrandera District Hospital.

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20 March 2025

New Director of Nursing and Midwifery for Griffith Base Hospital

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is pleased to welcome Brett Clarke as the Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Griffith Base Hospital.

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19 March 2025

Murrumbidgee hospitals perform well in latest healthcare quarterly report

The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly Report – October to December 2024  shows public hospitals in Murrumbidgee Local Health District continued to improve planned surgery wait times and deliver high quality, timely emergency care to the community.

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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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