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Police seize $1m worth of vapes, illegal tobacco in Lake Mac

Almost $1 million worth of alleged illegal tobacco has been seized during a three-day operation in Lake Macquarie.

Measles alert for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie residents are advised to watch for signs and symptoms following a measles alert from the local health district.

NSW Health confirms infectious measles carrier visited Hunter

Hunter residents are being warned to stay alert for signs and symptoms of measles after the confirmation of a case in the region.

Antibiotic shortage, Hunter GPs urged to reconsider need

GPs are being asked to limit the prescription of antibiotics amid a national shortage following a rise in pneumonia and whooping cough cases.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service changing of guard

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has welcomed a new leadership team, appointing a new CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors.

Health warning: Diarrhoeal disease cryptosporidiosis on rise

Children aged under ten are being hit hardest by cryptosporidiosis - diarrhoea often transferred from swimming pools - NSW Health warns

NSW Ambulance teams save lives during GoodSAM app trial

NSW Health has endorsed free app GoodSAM after members of NSW Ambulance saved the lives of cardiac arrest victims during its six-week trial.

John Hunter nurse Trent Williams wins top gong

Trent Williams was named joint winner of Nurse of the Year at the 11th annual NSW Health 2023 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
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