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Community health and hospital care for people living in Blue Mts, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith. This is an official @NBMLHD account. Ph: +61 (0)2 47342000

 Nepean Blue Mountains
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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and information from Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District at: facebook.com/NBMLHD linkedin.com/company/nbmlhd
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Well done to the surgical team, lead by #NepeanHospital staff Dr Matthew Tait & Dr Narko Tutuo, who completed a lifesaving neurosurgical mission to Solomon Islands!
9News Australia
@9NewsAUS13 Jan 2024
The Solomon Islands is one of the largest countries in the South Pacific, yet complex brain surgeries have never been performed there until now. The Island's first CT scanner has prompted a Sydney medical team to volunteer their skills to save lives. @gabyrogers #9News
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Did you know you can get free rapid antigen tests (RATs) at Service NSW service centres, mobile service centres and recovery centres? There is no eligibility criteria and they are available to all customers. Find a free RAT: nsw.gov.au/.../testing.../fr…
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Often its the simple things that count. Congrats to our staff at Nepean on an unrivaled result from the @NSWCEC Hand Hygiene audit!
Clinical Excellence Commission@NSWCEC5 May 2023
The CEC congratulations Nepean Hospital as the top facility in our 2023 Hand Hygiene Auditors competition. Hand hygiene is recognised as the cornerstone of infection prevention. Keep patients and health worker's safe with clean hands. bit.ly/413M4Yh #WorldHandHygieneDay
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Update: Nepean Hospital extends its sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the two people who have died in a tragic accident at Nepean Hospital. We are providing support to those affected. 1/2
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Nepean Hospital and its emergency department remain open. Please allow additional time if you are visiting the hospital as some entries may be affected. 2/2
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Emergency services are responding to an incident near Nepean Hospital’s multi-storey car park on Parker Street. Patients, visitors and staff are being asked to avoid the area. Nepean Hospital and its emergency department remain open. 1/2
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Gate 2 entry to campus is closed. Please use alternative entries. Please allow extra time if you are visiting the hospital and thank you for your understanding. 2/2
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NBMLHD Senior Social Worker, Maddison Williams has been named NSW Health Aboriginal Allied Health Professional of the year! Congratulations Maddison!
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Lithgow Hospital & Portland Tabulam Health Centre have welcomed Lynette Day to the role of General Manager. nsw.gov.au/health/nbmlhd/new…
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Nepean Blue Mts LHD retweeted
9News Sydney
@9NewsSyd15 Feb 2023
#EXCLUSIVE: Work on the next stage of the $1 billion redevelopment of Nepean Hospital is now underway, promising to deliver even greater health services to western Sydney in coming years. @eddy_meyer #9News
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Entry to Nepean Hospital's new ED is via Gate 7 on Somerset Street, Kingswood. For access to other parts of the hospital consult the directory, here: nsw.gov.au/health/nbmlhd/loc…
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A warm welcome to the seventy-four new medical interns who have recently begun their careers at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District! Read more: nsw.gov.au/health/nbmlhd/new…
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NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT LOCATION The Nepean Hospital Emergency Department (ED) has moved to a new location on Somerset Street, Kingswood. Use Gate 7 on Somerset Street to enter the ED. This entrance provides public pedestrian and vehicle access only to the ED.
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Stepping On is a FREE 7-week fall prevention program for people 65+ & Aboriginal adults 45+. Includes gentle exercise & educational talks from experts. No prior knowledge or exercise experience needed. Sessions start 7 Feb at Lithgow CHC. Sign up today! bit.ly/3JuQpP2
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CHANGES TO COVID-19 CLINICS | Our COVID-19 testing clinics at Blue Mountains and Lithgow hospitals have now permanently closed. Most people can now use a rapid antigen test (RAT) to confirm if they are positive for COVID-19.
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If you are not at higher risk of severe illness, do a rapid antigen test unless your doctor advises you to get a PCR test. Read more: nsw.gov.au/covid-19/testing-…
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Nepean Blue Mts LHD retweeted
NSW Health
@NSWHealth6 Jan 2023
NSW Health is advising the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of rare but severe, invasive bacterial infections following recent increases in cases.
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To help support local community & visitors, COVID-19 testing at Blue Mountains and Lithgow hospitals will remain open over the Christmas and New Year period. Both clinics are open Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am to 12pm with the Blue Mountains clinic also open 1 to 4pm, excl. public holidays.
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Most people can test at home using a rapid antigen test (RAT). Free RATs are available for priority groups. Read more: nsw.gov.au/covid-19/testing-… PCR tests are recommended for people who are at higher risk of severe illness. For more information visit: nsw.gov.au/.../testing/get-t…
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