Southern top performer in latest healthcare quarterly report
Southern NSW Local Health District’s is among the state’s top performers for emergency department and planned surgery performance, despite a high number of critically unwell patients during the April to June 2024 quarter.
Community invited to online Southern NSW Local Health District 2024 Annual Public Meeting
Members of the community are invited to attend Southern NSW Local Health District's Annual Public Meeting, to be held online on Tuesday 29 October 2024.
Help improve transport services for healthcare
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Appointment of Kayeleen Brown strengthens Aboriginal health in the region
In July, Southern welcomed Kayeleen Brown, proud Walbunja Wangeen of the Yuin Nation and Bundjalung Doobay woman, to the role of District Director Aboriginal Health.
Crookwell Auxiliary’s journey through bridal history
In June, the Crookwell Branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary hosted “Bridal Parade Through Time” at the Crookwell Memorial Hall. The event saw a turnout of 230 guests who enjoyed a weekend of fashion and nostalgia.
Meet Chris Bailey-Mills, Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Consultant
Freshly settled into his role as Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Consultant, for Chris Bailey-Mills this opportunity is an exciting new chapter in his career of caring for others.
New initiative helps people find their fit
A new initiative is turning the tables on getting a job in Southern’s Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) team .
Transformation on the agenda at Southern’s Research Office
Southern’s newly-established Research Office is a dedicated team committed to building research and clinical trial activity within Southern.
Nurse-initiated care improves experience
NSW Health’s Emergency Care Assessment and Treatment (ECAT) program has gone live across Southern’s ten emergency departments. The program aims to standardise nurse-initiated emergency care, improving the experience for patients and health staff during initial emergency care.
Sue’s care and kindness makes "each day better”
Sue Ahearn is known as the face of Maternity at Queanbeyan Hospital. At Southern’s 2024 Excellence Awards , Sue was a worthy winner of the Care and Kindness Award, alongside Janelle Hopwood.