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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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29 August 2024
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is encouraging people who are passionate about improving their community’s health to apply to take part in the 2025 Building Healthy Communities Challenge.
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26 August 2024
The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), Maranguka Community Hub and Seer Data & Analytics have formally entered into a data-sharing agreement (DSA) to enhance data-driven decision making and service design to support the Bourke community.
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23 August 2024
Western NSW Local Health District’s (WNSWLHD) dedicated staff have been recognised at its annual awards ceremony held at the Dubbo Rhino Lodge on Thursday 22 August.
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21 August 2024
Adult patients treated at Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) hospitals in 2023 have reported very positive experiences of care, with almost all patients (95 per cent) rating their overall care as ‘very good’ or ‘good’.
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2 August 2024
Orange Health Service launches enhanced support and resources for breastfeeding mothers and families
To mark World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7, Orange Health Service’s Child and Family Health Nursing (CFHN) team is launching a project to enhance the experience of breastfeeding women and their families and create more supportive environments.