Parts of the Central West have extremely high rates of cardiac arrest, but unfortunately also very low rates of bystander CPR. This means the Central West is at greater risk of higher mortality … [Read more...]
Communities Urged To Take Extra Care As Risk Of Thunderstorm Asthma Increases
People prone to respiratory conditions like asthma or hayfever are being urged to take extra care ahead of predicted thunderstorm activity across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD). Each year … [Read more...]
Reachout Available To Help Students With Exam Stress
As final Year 12 exams start, many students may currently be experiencing unhealthy levels of exam stress. ReachOut is the leading online mental health service in Australia supporting young people … [Read more...]
NSW Public Health Warning
NSW Health is encouraging the community to stay on alert for symptoms of gastroenteritis, with testing and hospital data showing a significant rise in cases in recent weeks across the state. The … [Read more...]
Andrew Gee Mp Launches Change.org Petition To End The Rural Doctor Shortage Crisis
Andrew Gee MP has launched a Change.org petition to "End the Rural Doctor Shortage Crisis." In rural Australia, doctors are leaving and not being replaced. Nearly one-third of the Australian … [Read more...]
The Old Mobile Phones Providing A Lifeline For Domestic Violence Victims
Devastatingly, new data from domestic violence support charity shows demand for help is showing no signs of slowing down, with a 29% increase in people helped by their services since this time last … [Read more...]
Forty Per Cent Of Women From Western Nsw Overdue For Breast Screening
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women aged 50-74 from Western NSW Local Health District are being urged to book in a free mammogram, with more than 40 (41.4) per cent of women in the region … [Read more...]
Miss Peg Says ‘thank You’
On 31st July it was confirmed that Miss Peg had terminal cancer. True to her charitable nature, she wanted to make a final act of kindness to a community that, as she said, had been so kind to her. As … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About It
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is inviting community members, carers and service partners to a community conference on mental health and wellbeing in Dubbo on 22nd October. This … [Read more...]
Dementia Action Week
Dear Editor, With around two-thirds of people with dementia living in the community this Dementia Action Week (16-22 September) we are calling on all Australians to take action to make their … [Read more...]