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SGH nurses and midwives at their ball

Our District is home to more than 6000 dedicated and compassionate nurses and midwives who come to work every day and provide the highest standard of care to patients and…

SESLHD Adult Survivor Program

Warning: this story discusses the issue of child sexual abuse. 

SESLHD’s Adult…

Aunty PIPA and staff

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District came together in April to shine a spotlight on falls prevention strategies.

This year’s April Falls theme was ‘Better Balance for Falls Prevention’ - encouraging older people to get active and…

Team behind the new Cardio-Oncology Clinic

A groundbreaking new Cardio-Oncology Clinic has opened at Prince of Wales Hospital, providing cancer patients who may be at risk of cardiovascular complications with…

Midwife Sarah Whelan with mum and baby

International Day of the Midwife is celebrated on 5 May each year. It’s an opportunity to recognise the incredible role of midwives in the lives of mothers and babies.

Staff receive their flu vaccinations

With the cooler weather having arrived right on time, SESLHD has opened the doors to its District-wide drop-in staff influenza vaccination clinics.

Bright and early on Monday morning, staff at St George Hospital rolled up their sleeves and…

Mental Health response team

Following the tragic events at Bondi Junction Westfield, SESLHD’s Mental Health Service has been providing support to those affected.

Basic Physician Trainees

In a proud achievement for our District, SESLHD’s current rotation of Basic Physician Trainees from the East Coast Medical Network have received a 100% pass rate in their…

Staff with patient to launch End PJ Paralysis campaign

Staff at the Uniting War Memorial Hospital (WMH) woke up on Thursday 11 April and skipped a key step in their morning routine. 

Art for Healing founder, Lisa Seiffert

When Lisa Seiffert was undergoing treatment for breast cancer at the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW), she looked at the walls around her and saw an opportunity.