Local health professionals gather for the 2024 Nepean Blue Mountains Clinical Paediatric Conference
Over 150 local GPs, GP registrars, practice nurses and allied health professionals gathered in Leura on Saturday, together with clinicians from the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, for the highly anticipated 2024 Nepean Blue Mountains Clinical Paediatric Conference.
Blue Mountains local fosters supportive learning environment for nurses
Having lived in the Blue Mountains for over 30 years, Chris Boothroyd has a strong commitment and ties to his local community.
Tackling maternal diabetes could reduce future heart risk for babies
Maternal conditions such as diabetes mellitus can have a profound impact on a developing foetus, with new research suggesting the condition may have long term effects on a person’s cardiovascular health.
Patients rate hospital care highly in Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Adult patients treated at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) hospitals in 2023 reported positive experiences of care with 93 per cent of patients rating their care as ‘very good’ or ‘good’.
Hawkesbury nurse finds her calling in midwifery
When Danielle started her nursing studies over five years ago, midwifery was not her first choice. After completing the midwifery graduate program at Hawkesbury District Hospital, the now registered nurse and midwife says she could not be happier with her decision to pursue midwifery.
Nurse Lea leaves behind big shoes to fill
For 53 years Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse, Lea Freeman has been delivering passionate health care to every single one of the patients she cares for, and only once has she ever forgotten to wear her nursing shoes.
Sleep study service helps you rest easy
An ambulatory sleep study service at Nepean Hospital is allowing doctors to test patients for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnoea within the comfort of their own home.
Community invited to participate in Nepean Hospital’s arts project
Communities in Penrith and the Blue Mountains are invited to take part in a community arts project inspired by hope and empowerment which will be incorporated in Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment.
New hope for heart attack patients
Researchers at Nepean Hospital are improving the health outcomes of patients experiencing severe heart attacks, with a new treatment helping to salvage heart muscle and give survivors of heart attacks better heart function and recovery.
Outstanding nurses and midwives celebrated
The commitment of Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) nurses and midwives has been celebrated at the annual Together Nursing & Midwifery awards.