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21 August 2019Wollongong researchers win funding to improve detection and treatment of delirium
A selection of New South Wales’ finest researchers will share in almost $6 million to improve Aboriginal and elderly health, and provide more efficient patient care. A delirium management research project in the Illawarra is one of nine translational research projects to receive state government funding.
17 July 2019Hurt or sick? Where to get help
Emergency Departments at hospitals are for life threatening and serious conditions, but sometimes when we're hurt or feel sick we're not sure where else to go for help. In the video below, Dr Sam talks about some of the other places you can get help, depending on your condition.
03 June 2019Take a test this HIV Testing Week
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is encouraging people who have never been tested for HIV to get tested as part of HIV Testing Week from the 1-7th June.
05 April 2019Shoalhaven maternity services to expand
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District has outlined its plan to deliver an enhanced maternity service in the Shoalhaven, giving local families access to a new midwifery led model of care.
01 April 2019Katherine Brown – inaugural Australasian Sexual Health Medicine Award recipient
Associate Professor Katherine Brown is well known in the Local Health District, as the Director of the Sexual Health Service. Katherine was recently the recipient of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine division for her contribution to the discipline of sexual health medicine.