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- 16 March 2020
COVID-19 Case in the Illawarra Shoalhaven
As of Monday 16 March there has been one confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region. The case is a returned traveler who has had contact with another confirmed case and has been in self isolation since returning to Australia. - 20 February 2020
School's in to prepare patients for surgery
In a NSW first, patients booked for the most complex surgeries at Wollongong Hospital have the opportunity to attend "Surgery School" to learn how to physically and mentally prepare themselves. - 31 January 2020
Mental health staff providing recovery assistance to fire affected communities
Mental Health staff from the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) and Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) are working together to provide psychological support to bushfire affected communities on the South Coast. - 24 January 2020
NSW Health Information about Coronavirus
NSW Health has published information for the public and health professionals about Novel Coronavirus on its website. For latest updates and advice visit our Public Health Unit Novel Coronavirus page. - 22 January 2020
Work starts on Wollongong Hospital Birthing Unit
A major transformation of Wollongong Hospital’s Birthing Unit is underway, with work starting today on the $2.2 million redevelopment that will provide a more modern birthing space for local women and families.