Wollongong Hospital’s Birthing Unit will undergo a major transformation to provide a more modern, functional and welcoming birthing space for local women and families.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) completed more elective surgery and saw more patients in emergency departments than last year, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Quarterly results.

The state’s latest cancer report card shows Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) continues to make important improvements in cancer outcomes.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) Nurse and clinical researcher, Professor Kate Curtis, has been awarded the HESTA 2019 Australian Nurse of the Year for her tireless work in advocating to improve emergency hospital care across Australia and internationally, particularly for injured children.

The Illawarra and Shoalhaven community is being reminded to get their flu vaccine with the launch of the 2019 flu campaign.