News and articles

  • Festive pattern with words "happy holidays"
    20 December 2019

    Advice for a safe, healthy festive season

    Information and advice on where to seek medical assistance, mental health support, ISLHD executive unit and media enquiries, and simple measures and precautions over the holidays. 
    • 2019 News
  • Artist's impression of the new shoalhaven hospital car park
    16 December 2019

    Correct pricing information for Shoalhaven Hospital Car Park

    The new Shoalhaven Hospital Multi Storey Car Park will open to the public from Tuesday 17 December. The new car park will provide more accessible car parking options for all – staff, patients and visitors. Fees will be introduced at the new car park from 13 January 2020 with prices set at regional rates.
    • Hospital and Facility Upgrades
    • Shoalhaven Hospital
    • 2019 News
  • Blue background with writing "Test often, test early, prevent HIV"
    26 November 2019

    Get Tested - Let's Eliminate HIV

    If you’ve never been tested for HIV or haven’t had a test for more than a year, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is encouraging you to get one done.
    • Sexual Health
    • 2019 News
  • Public Health Advice written on blue background with ISLHD logo
    18 November 2019

    Health advice in response to poor air quality

    Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is reminding people to once again be vigilant about their health, with smoke from fires north of Sydney affecting air quality locally.  The fine particles in smoke can irritate the respiratory system and aggravate existing lung and heart conditions.
    • Public Health
    • 2019 News
  • NSW Government waratah on blue background
    22 October 2019

    Mental Health Services available across the District this Christmas/New Year period

    Residents across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven can be assured that emergency, acute inpatient and community mental health services will continue to be available in Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Wollongong over the Christmas and New Year period.  The wellbeing and care of our mental health consumers is always our first priority.
    • Mental Health
    • 2019 News