Gilgandra announced as the 2025-26 Building Healthy Communities Challenge champion
Western NSW Local Health District’s Health Promotion team is excited to announce Gilgandra as the 2025-26 Building Healthy Communities Challenge champion, recognising the town’s efforts to improve overall health and wellbeing.
Construction starts on $23.1 million Dubbo Residential Rehabilitation Centre
Construction has commenced on the $23.1 million Dubbo Residential Rehabilitation Centre, marking an important milestone in delivering vital care and treatment for people across Western NSW who want to address their substance dependency.
Condobolin Health Service facility improvements to ensure safety and comfort of staff
After many years of wear and tear Condobolin Health Service is beginning wok to upgrade the Nurse Unit Manager's office flooring, with work to be undertaken in late April 2026.
WNSWLHD Local Health District promotes conversations about healthy ageing
This April Falls Month Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is encouraging people to talk more about falls and simple interventions to improve balance and strength to reduce the risk of a fall.
Main works contractor appointed for construction of Dubbo Residential Rehabilitation Centre
Work to deliver critical health infrastructure for people across western NSW who want to address their substance dependency has taken an important step forward, with a contractor now appointed to build the $23.1 million Dubbo Residential Rehabilitation Centre.
Measles alert for Central West
Western NSW Health Local Health District is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting a location in the Central West.
Patients to benefit from game-changing diagnostic imaging services at Cowra Hospital
Patients at Cowra Health Service will benefit from access to new and advanced diagnostic imaging closer to home, with CT and ultrasound services now online as part of the staged opening of the new $110.2 million Cowra hospital.
New Cowra Hospital marks beautiful milestone as first baby safely arrives
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is delighted to announce the arrival of the first baby to be born at the new, $110 million Cowra Hospital since it opened its doors to patients and community in early December.
Western NSW public hospitals maintain performance amid significant demand
The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly Report (July – September 2025) shows Western NSW Local Health District maintained its planned surgery and emergency department performance despite increasing demand for emergency care.
New $110.2 million Cowra Hospital ready to open its doors to patients and community
The new $110.2 million Cowra Hospital is opening its doors to patients, staff and visitors, providing new, enhanced services and modern, purpose-built facilities for the Cowra and surrounding communities.