Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District stories

Across Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District our emergency departments (ED) operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people who need urgent medical attention.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s Education and Training Service have been supporting the next generation of healthcare superstars with amazing success. 

A career in nursing always appealed to Blue Mountains Hospital registered nurse, Jamie Webb. Raised by passionate healthcare workers, Jamie grew up hearing interesting tales from the hospital which fed her hunger for learning.

Research from Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) and University of Sydney (USYD) researchers has reaffirmed the health benefits of breastfeeding while uncovering new evidence that shows its influence in infant intestinal metabolism. 

There are career and lifestyle opportunities aplenty when you choose to live at Lithgow.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Family Metabolic Health Service is conducting a research trial to investigate potential new treatments for those who are overweight or people with obesity.

Following career moves which included a law degree and roles in hospitality and disability support, Maddison Locantro has found a place to call home as a nurse at Nepean Hospital.

A new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will be built at Nepean Hospital as part of Stage 2 of the Nepean Redevelopment.

National Advance Care Planning Week, March 18-24, is an opportune time to start a conversation and share what matters most for your future health care.

The renaming of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) Aboriginal Mental Health Service is reconnecting our Aboriginal consumers with spirit, Country and themselves.