Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District stories

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women aged 50-74 from Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District are being urged to book in a free mammogram, with more than 50 (53.5) per cent of women in the region overdue for their two-yearly breast cancer screening. 

On 14 October, we celebrated International Allied Health Professions Day at the NBMLHD Together Allied Health Awards. It was an opportunity to recognise and appreciate the immense contributions of our allied health workforce. Their dedication, skill and compassionate care play a crucial role in the health and wellbeing of our community.

This year, Dr Nhi Nguyen is being recognised for her commitment to health care and her community following her nomination as a finalist for Staff Member of the Year in the 2024 NSW Health Awards.

After completing 2 years of VET study, 69 HSC students have graduated from the VET in Schools (VETiS) program at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Living in the scenic Blue Mountains of Katoomba and working as an educator for young children, Jeanine's life took an unexpected turn in 2022.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District has released its Year in Review, highlighting another mammoth year of achievements and contributions for the 2023-2024 year.  

Ten years ago, Jie was set for an illustrious career in finance. He had just completed a degree in accounting and his future looked bright. But it was Jie’s struggles growing up as a teenager that propelled him to swap spreadsheets for scrubs. Now eight years on, Jie finds daily fulfilment in bringing hope to others as a registered nurse in Hawkesbury District Hospital’s operating theatres. 

Staff at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) have been named finalists for the 2024 NSW Health Awards or their extraordinary efforts to improve the NSW public health system.

Each year, the Australian College of Neonatal Nurses celebrates the dedication and professional achievements of neonatal nurses across Australia.

The 2024 Innovate Together Quality Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of staff to achieve safety and quality improvement in our health care services.