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Do you travel long distances for specialised healthcare?
With the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) you may be able to claim financial assistance towards travel and accommodation costs.
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Japanese encephalitis is about
Japanese encephalitis is a rare but serious illness which can be spread to humans by mosquitoes infected with the virus. For more information about the virus, available vaccinations and the best ways to keep you and your loved ones protected, visit the NSW Health website.
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Important COVID-19 updates
Information about the Novel Coronavirus is constantly changing. The NSW Health website contains accurate information about the virus, health advice and status updates. The site also provides local updates, including testing information.
Latest news
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11 December 2024
The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report shows Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) maintained its planned surgery and emergency department (ED) performance, despite sustained and significant demand for hospital care.
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28 November 2024
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) has announced the sub-acute mental health services provided at Panorama Clinic will be temporarily relocated to the Wattlegrove Unit at Orange’s Bloomfield Hospital campus during the $200 million Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment’s construction.
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15 November 2024
Twenty-eight trainees across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) have celebrated their graduation at a ceremony in Dubbo on 15 November, paving the way to begin or continue their careers in health and make meaningful impacts in their communities.
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1 November 2024
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2024 Excellence in Allied Health Awards, who were recognised at a ceremony in Orange on Thursday, 31 October.
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31 October 2024
Western NSW Local Health District’s (WNSWLHD) Health Promotion team is thrilled to announce Manildra and Grenfell are the two finalists for the 2025 Building Healthy Communities Challenge, which will run between 4 November 2024 and 4 April 2025.