The Latest Breaking News from John Hunter Hospital

'Completely full': COVID hammering Hunter health system

COVID situation won't improve 'until well into spring'.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26, 2022

Horse kicks child in head: girl flown to John Hunter hospital

A YOUNG girl has suffered significant lacerations to her face after she was kicked in the head by a horse in the Upper Hunter on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24, 2022

Damon Merrick denies stabbing brother in neck at Muswellbrook

A man accused of stabbing his brother in the neck during a fight in a car park at Muswellbrook in January has pleaded not guilty and will face a trial in Newcastle District Court.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 20, 2022

When the nurse became the patient, and how buying a beanie can help make a difference

When the nurse became the patient: Michelle Chapman explains how buying a MHF beanie or scarf can help.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 9, 2022

It's only a matter of time before something goes wrong: ED staff

John Hunter Hospital's ED is buckling under a "perfect storm" of challenges, staff say.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2022

289 day average wait: Hunter hospitals playing catch-up on surgeries

In Hunter New England hospitals, the number of people presenting to emergency departments (EDs) increased across all urgency categories in 2020-21.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2022

COVID and flu hit in dual wave as Hunter hospitals prepare for winter virus battle

Rise in flu presentations to John Hunter Hospital while COVID-19 still circulates.

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2022

'We couldn't imagine our life without her': Dr Henry Murray's lasting legacy

Dr Murray leaves behind a huge legacy for mothers and babies throughout Hunter New England.

Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2022

Nurses rally at new Maitland Hospital amid 16-hour shifts

Nurses rallied outside John Hunter Hospital and new Maitland Hospital calling for mandated staff-to-patient ratios

Newcastle Herald · May 12, 2022

Hard to get: GP shortages leave Lake Macquarie families desperate for appointments

The only practice that could see her toddler that day was a 45-minute drive away in Bateau Bay.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2022