Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is providing important health information and advice to South Coast community members currently in, or returning to, areas impacted by the bushfire emergency. 

With challenging weather and extreme fire danger predicted for Saturday 4 January, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is reminding people to take precautions and look out for family, friends and neighbours.

Wollongong Hospital Maternity and Women’s Health Service Lead Barbara Atkins has provided an update about the temporary birthing unit at Wollongong Hospital. 

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for symptoms of measles after an Illawarra man diagnosed with the disease visited a number of locations in the Northern Illawarra while infectious.

BreastScreen NSW is encouraging women to get together with a friend to book a mammogram in the lead up to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to boost screening rates and save lives.