Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District stories

Set against the world‑heritage listed Blue Mountains, Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital has been caring for its community for nearly 100 years and now, an important new chapter is underway.

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting locations in greater western Sydney.

A new clinical study co-led by Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District based researchers Dr Gabriela Pinget and Dr Duan Ni and supervised by Professor Ralph Nanan has uncovered an unexpected discovery in the quest to make food allergy treatments safer and more effective: a gut-friendly dietary fibre that may nudge the immune system into a calmer, more tolerant state.

At the foot of the Blue Mountains, Nepean Hospital is undergoing one of the largest health infrastructure projects in Western Sydney and the transformation is nothing short of incredible.

Just over 12 months ago, Hawkesbury District Hospital joined the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District family and what a year it’s been.

It is always a special moment for Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) to welcome the first baby born for the New Year.

Thanks to the help of passionate volunteer biographers, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s Supportive and Palliative Care Service offers people nearing end-of-life the opportunity to record and publish their life’s story.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District has appointed a General Manager to lead Lithgow Hospital, Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital, Springwood Hospital and Portland Tabulam MPS. 

Summer is hardly the time you want to think about falling sick, however a recent surge in influenza activity across Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) may have other plans for you and your family this festive season. 

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is proud to announce that three of their leading researchers - Dr Kathryn Williams, Professor Shireen Meher and Associate Professor Emily Hibbert - are members of consortia that have been awarded Prevention Research Support Program (PRSP) funds by NSW Health.