Media releases
01 May 2019Know your risk of heart disease – Heart Week 2019
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is encouraging residents to understand their risk of heart disease, as part of the Heart Foundation’s Heart Week, 28 April – 4 May 2019.
16 April 2019Wollongong Hospital Children’s Ward upgrade underway
Stage one of the Wollongong Hospital Children’s Ward redevelopment is now underway, thanks to a $1 million pledge from the i98FM Illawarra Convoy & Illawarra Community Foundation.
25 February 2019Volunteers needed for new program at Shoalhaven Hospital
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is putting out the call for community members who are passionate about volunteering to be involved in a new program to support older people at Shoalhaven Hospital.
07 January 2019Precautions for preventing Legionella during hot weather
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is reminding people to take precautions when gardening and cleaning around stagnant water sources, as the warm weather increases the risk of Legionnaires’ disease.
03 January 2019Oral health care for children 2-17 years
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is reminding parents and guardians of children aged between 2-17 years are eligible for free dental health care at its public dental clinics during the school holidays.