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30 April 2020COVID-19 Wollongong Hospital visiting hours
Note: this update is current as at 30 April 2020. Please visit the main ISLHD COVID-19 page or the links below for current information.
30 April 2020Wollongong Hospital Birthing Unit Upgrade on track for completion
Works to upgrade Wollongong Hospital’s Birthing Unit are on track to be completed over the next month, and it’s anticipated the first babies will be born in the new space from mid to late-June. The $2.2 million upgrade will provide a more modern, functional and welcoming birthing space for local women and families.-
09 April 2020
Health reminders this long weekend
Ahead of the Easter long weekend, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is prompting the community to remain mindful of physical distancing and other measures in place to manage COVID-19. 
31 January 2020Mental 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 2020NSW 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.