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    HIV Testing Week

    This HIV Testing Week (1-7 June) Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is reminding the community that HIV testing is still important, even in the current context of COVID-19.
    • 2020 News
    • 2020 Media Releases
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    COVID-19 Wollongong Hospital visiting hours

    Note: this update is current as at 30 April 2020. Please visit the main ISLHD COVID-19 page or the links below for current information.  
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    • Maternity
  • Construction progress on Wollongong Hospital's Birthing Unit upgrade

    Wollongong Hospital Birthing Unit Upgrade on track for completion

    Works to upgrade Wollongong Hospital’s Birthing Unit are on track to be completed over the next month, and it’s anticipated the first babies will be born in the new space from mid to late-June. The $2.2 million upgrade will provide a more modern, functional and welcoming birthing space for local women and families.
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    • Maternity
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    Health reminders this long weekend

    Ahead of the Easter long weekend, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is prompting the community to remain mindful of physical distancing and other measures in place to manage COVID-19.
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    COVID-19 Assessment Clinics now open at Wollongong Hospital

    Note: this update is current as at 16 March 2020. Please visit the main ISLHD COVID-19 page for current information.  
    • 2020 News
    • 2020 Media Releases