The Latest Breaking News from John Hunter Hospital

John Hunter doctors worry: Who will take the fall if poll claims stack up?

Doctors fear middle and senior managers might be "scapegoated" after poll results.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022

Transport wishlist focuses on Newcastle's 'neglected' areas

Labor ward 4 councillor Elizabeth Adamczyk said there had been a "gross oversight" of the western suburbs in state government planning for infrastructure and transport.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2022

Fifth COVID shot not likely until next year

Three people died from COVID in Hunter-New England in the 14 days prior to October 22.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2022

Man dies one week after collision between stolen trail bike and Hilux

Emergency services attended and treated the trail bike rider - a 24-year-old man - at the scene. He was taken to John Hunter Hospital where he dies one week after the crash.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 17, 2022

Pedestrians struck by SUV in alleged road rage incident

A PEDESTRIAN had to be flown to John Hunter Hospital after he was one of three people struck by an SUV on the side of the road in Port Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 15, 2022

Hospital staff council boss backs health chief

The head of the hospital's Medical Staff Council says Mr DiRienzo should not be blamed for funding shortfalls.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2022

Crisis point: John Hunter Hospital doctors' call for change 'critical'

The doctors behind a draft letter condemning the management of John Hunter Hospital and its "dangerously inadequate" resourcing say it is "ethically wrong" to stay silent.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2022

Closer look at new John Hunter Hospital

The project is due for completion in 2026 and will include a seven-storey acute services building, new emergency department and 900 parking spaces.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2022

Driver was 'shattered' after crash hurt rider

The woman was thrown from her bike and later airlifted to John Hunter Hospital with serious injuries, including two broken legs.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2022

Junior doctor bully battles: 'Changing culture is a slow burn'

The AMA NSW survey found that of the 24 doctors-in-training at the Calvary Mater who completed the survey, 55 per cent had experienced bullying.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2022