Western NSW public hospitals improve performance through busy quarter
The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report shows Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) improved in a number of key planned surgery and emergency department (ED) performance measures despite increasingly high demand for hospital care.
Construction begins on new Canowindra HealthOne facility
Construction works will soon commence on the new Canowindra HealthOne facility, which will significantly improve the community’s access to care.
Generous bequest to benefit Grenfell Multipurpose Service
The Grenfell Multipurpose Service (MPS) has received a generous bequest from the estate of the late Kathleen Helen Bandy.
Access to JE vaccine expands to four more Local Government Areas in Western NSW
NSW has expanded access to free Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine to a further 14 locations bordering the existing eligible areas in regional NSW from Tuesday 28 November, four of which are in Western NSW.
Have your say on the draft Clinical Services Plan for Dubbo, Narromine and Wellington
Communities in western NSW are being invited to have their say on a new draft Clinical Services Plan that will help shape future healthcare delivery in Dubbo, Narromine and Wellington.
Cancer patients benefit from state-of-the-art treatment closer to home
Cancer care patients across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) are benefitting from an enhancement to oncology services in the region, which has significantly increased access to a specialised treatment previously only available in metropolitan areas.
Healthcare workers reaffirm commitment to communities of Western NSW
Healthcare workers across the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) are reaffirming their commitment to patients, residents and mental health care clients in a series of local events.
Bathurst Health Service thanks dedicated Dr Haloob for decade of service
Bathurst Health Service is acknowledging the dedication of renal physician Dr Imad Haloob after more than a decade of service, following the announcement of his retirement this month.
Welcome Baby to Bourke Ceremony wins NSW Health Award
The dedication, compassion and ingenuity of healthcare staff and volunteers across the state has been celebrated at the 25th annual NSW Health Awards.
Western NSW patients rate cancer care highly
People receiving cancer treatment across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) have reported overwhelmingly positive experiences of care, according to the latest independent survey.