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News
12 June 2025
Southern NSW Local Health District is among the state’s top performers for emergency department (ED) and planned surgery performance, despite treating a high number of critically unwell patients during the January to March 2025 quarter.
News
12 June 2025
Patients recovering from illness or injury can now receive high-quality rehabilitation care in the comfort of their own homes, thanks to a new service launched by the Rehabilitation Department at Nepean Hospital.
News
12 June 2025
The Canowindra community is one step closer to integrated, easily accessible healthcare services, with construction of the Canowindra HealthOne facility now underway.
Ministerial media release
12 June 2025
The Canowindra community is one step closer to integrated, easily accessible healthcare services, with construction of the Canowindra HealthOne facility now underway.
News
12 June 2025
Southern NSW Local Health District has honoured more than 100 staff members at its 2025 Excellence Awards, held at the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.
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The Cabinet Office | 16 May 2025
On 24 August 2023, the NSW Government announced the creation of a new Special Commission of Inquiry tasked with conducting a review of healthcare funding in NSW. The Inquiry was also tasked with identifying opportunities to deliver higher quality, more timely, and more accessible patient-centred care.
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Liquor & Gaming NSW | 13 March 2025
Access NSW guidelines related to rules on intoxication, and national guidelines on standard drinks.
Research and Information
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District | 25 February 2025
A new international study by Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District researchers has unveiled a potential link between dietary habits and the prevalence of epilepsy, suggesting that diets rich in fats and low in carbohydrates may offer a protective effect against the neurological disorder.
Research and Information
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District | 24 February 2025
Women with common gynaecological conditions like endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, heavy periods or abnormal menstrual cycles may face an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, according to findings in a recent study by Nepean Hospital researchers and international collaborators.