Research from Charles Sturt University (CSU) has shown the COVID-19 pandemic may have a deep and lasting impact on Australia’s first responder community. The research highlighted significant … [Read more...]
How To Enhance Sleep In Those With Dementia
Recently studies show how important eight hours of sleep are for maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. Unfortunately, dementia causes changes in the brain that can worsen sleep. A good night’s … [Read more...]
Not A Time To Get Careless
The Central West NSW COVID-19 lock-down has been lifted. Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) congratulates communities in the Cabonne, Orange and Blayney council areas for their vigilance … [Read more...]
How to Combat COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome
In October 2020 Professors Ana Nikčević from Kingston University of London, U.K and Marcantonio Spada from London South Bank University, UK developed the concept of COVID-19 anxiety syndrome. In … [Read more...]
How To Apply For COVID Help
Business owners, sole traders and not-for-profit organisations in NSW that have suffered loss of income during the recent COVID-19 restrictions may be eligible for a one-off grant of $7,500, $10,500 … [Read more...]
The Best Source For COVID-19 Information
In the past week the COVID-19 situation in NSW has definitely gotten worse, and expressions such as “national emergency”, “high alert”, and “potential border closures” can be heard on many news … [Read more...]
Letters
Dear Editor, As we are all aware, there are three essential behaviours we need to adopt to avoid contracting COVID-19: 1. follow government instructions 2. wash and sanitise our hands … [Read more...]
Rural Hospitals Rate Highly For Patient Care
A statewide survey has found that 95% of patients who were admitted into rural hospitals in the Western NSW Local Health District rated their care as “very good” or “good.” Chief Executive for the … [Read more...]
$50,000 On Way For Local Palliative Care
The community of Canowindra will soon benefit from refurbishments to palliative care facilities at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital thanks to a $50,000 boost from the NSW Government. Member for … [Read more...]
The Future Of Health Care In Canowindra
Following the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of the Canowindra Hospital, a call has been sent out to locals to have their say in the future of the Health Service via a Clinical … [Read more...]