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- 12 June 2018
Queen’s Birthday honours list 2018: Lyn Thompson
The Shellharbour Hospital Auxiliary President Lyn Thompson was recently awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her dedicated services to the Auxiliary and the Shellharbour community. The OAM recognises Australian citizens for achievement or meritorious service. Lyn said she was very shocked and excited to receive the award. - 04 December 2017
Patient well-being assisted with pet therapy
Shellharbour Hospital’s Adolescent Mental Health Unit caters for young people aged 12-18 years who experience mental health concerns. Staff at the unit recently decided to incorporate pet therapy into its weekly program. - 14 November 2017
Nowra Dental Clinic Officially Opened
The Member for South Coast, Shelley Hancock and Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast, Gareth Ward officially opened the $3.4m Nowra Dental Clinic at the end of last year. A traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony was held on site before staff transitioned into the new clinic and patient service. - 18 October 2017
Aunty Jean’s Koori Mini-Olympics brings home the gold
Competitors travelled far and wide to attend the 13th Annual Aunty Jean’s Koori Mini-Olympics held at Bomaderry Basketball Stadium in October 2017. - 13 July 2017
Shoalhaven residents get in step
Shoalhaven residents and visitors can now keep track of how far and how much energy they burn while walking. Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) has teamed up with Shoalhaven City Council to Make Healthy Normal with easy to read footpath signs across the Shoalhaven.