Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District stories

As we celebrate International Day of the Midwife on 5 May, it's a great opportunity to spotlight the journey of new midwife graduate Madeline Boyce, who brings passion and a fresh perspective to her role at Nepean Hospital.

Support is now much closer to home for breast cancer patients in Lithgow with a new McGrath Breast Clinic opening at Lithgow Hospital.

NSW Health has issued a warning regarding severe opioid overdoses in the Penrith area in the last month.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) Psychiatrist, Dr Chris Mah is facing his biggest challenge yet as he embarks on a medical mission to the Philippines to provide medical assistance to those in need. 

The chilly days of winter are approaching and with them, the annual flu season.

Across Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District our emergency departments (ED) operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people who need urgent medical attention.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s Education and Training Service have been supporting the next generation of healthcare superstars with amazing success. 

A career in nursing always appealed to Blue Mountains Hospital registered nurse, Jamie Webb. Raised by passionate healthcare workers, Jamie grew up hearing interesting tales from the hospital which fed her hunger for learning.

Research from Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) and University of Sydney (USYD) researchers has reaffirmed the health benefits of breastfeeding while uncovering new evidence that shows its influence in infant intestinal metabolism. 

There are career and lifestyle opportunities aplenty when you choose to live at Lithgow.