Media Centre

Welcome to the Media Centre for South Western Sydney Local Health District. Here, you can find all the latest news from the District as well as newsletters, videos and publications.  

The District's Media and Communications Unit provides a 24-hour service for journalists. We can help you with:

• Enquiries about SWSLHD and the facilities and services we offer
   
• General enquiries about health care and specific health conditions
   
• Finding experts to speak to on a wide range of health care issues
   
• Filming and photography in our hospitals and facilities

Health workers head towards paperless system

Patients' medication management at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is set to improve with the change from paper charts to the Electronic Medication management system (eMeds) More...

Positive attitude and therapy helps man’s recovery

If you look at my medical records, I shouldn’t be where I am today. More...

Research showcase reaches new heights

A record crowd attended this year’s Health Beyond Research and Innovation Showcase which featured fascinating keynote speakers including history-making Olympian Jana Pittman and ground-breaking research presentations. More...

Let's 'Yanma' and boost health and fitness

With each step, members of the Aboriginal Yanma Walking Group are enjoying friendship and fresh air as they explore the beautiful bushland of the Macarthur region and Southern Highlands. More...

Spaces transform to help recovery process

Courtyards across South Western Sydney Local Health District are transforming into spaces that can assist with the recovery process for mental health consumers. More...

Family names baby after 'amazing midwife'

Camden and Campbelltown Hospital midwife Joanne Ritchard has delivered all four of Daryn and Julie Mitford’s babies... More...