Southern NSW LHD latest news

Stay informed about the healthcare advancements and events in the region by reading the latest news from the Southern NSW Local Health District (LHD).

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18 September 2024

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.

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9 September 2024

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.

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2 September 2024

Help improve transport services for healthcare

How do you travel to healthcare appointments?  We want to hear from you!

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1 September 2024

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.

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1 September 2024

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. 

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31 August 2024

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. 

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31 August 2024

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 .

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30 August 2024

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. 

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30 August 2024

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. 

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30 August 2024

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.

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