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Labor promises more health workers, new senior bureaucrat for regional NSW ahead of March election

NSW Labor says it will give regional communities a greater "seat at the decision-making table" when it comes to healthcare if the party forms government on March 25.

ABC News

New South Wales union calls for royal commission into health spending 'mismanagement'

Tess Oxley works in western Sydney, where she says patients are calling for an ambulance to get health care because they can't get into a GP — an issue highlighted by new union research into NSW Health funding.

ABC News

Union says NSW health system ‘at breaking point’ and calls for royal commission into funding

Report commissioned by Health Services Union is scathing of failure to invest in community and preventative healthcare

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Holbrook's Southern Cryonics open for business, but experts chilly on deep-freeze dream

The director of the Southern Hemisphere's first known cryonics facility admits there is "no guarantee" future scientists will be able to revive his clients' deep-frozen remains, but that has not stopped dozens of "investors" from handing over hundreds of thousands of dollars.

ABC News

Loss of immunity due to lockdowns behind spike in NSW gastro cases, diseases expert suggests

NSW residents urged to be on the lookout for symptoms and guard against infection in period before children return to school

The Guardian - AU

Regional dentists raise alarm of poor oral health as more towns lose fluoride in western NSW

Dental clinics in western NSW treat discoloured teeth as more western NSW towns join Dubbo in losing fluoride in the tap water.

ABC News

Virus cases in post-Christmas decline

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 went into steep decline in the weeks following Christmas after peaking just before the holiday break.

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Virus warning as mosquito numbers explode

Australians are being warned to protect themselves against mosquitoes as rainfall, flooding and hot temperatures create a boom of the disease-carrying insects.

AAP

New Murray Valley encephalitis detection prompts NSW Health warning about mosquitoes

People are advised to prevent any mosquito bites as the rare but potentially fatal Murray Valley encephalitis is detected in the town of Menindee, where a flood emergency is underway.

ABC News

Bacterial infections on the rise in NSW

A rise in rare but severe bacterial infections that initially mimic COVID-19 has prompted warnings from NSW Health for greater community awareness.

AAP

Tensions grow at Hunter New England Health

Mediator brought in to address growing tensions within Hunter New England Health

Newcastle Herald

Japanese encephalitis case detected in NSW

NSW Health is warning people to protect themselves from mosquito bites after a case of Japanese encephalitis was detected in a man in the state's central west.

AAP

Australians trying to get high are asked to stop seeking out poisonous spinach

At least 164 have reported symptoms after eating poisoned baby spinach, says NSW Health

The Independent UK

Recall extended over spinach contamination caused by leafy green ‘weed’ on Victorian farm

Authorities say recalled spinach which causes delirium and hallucinations has affected more than 120 people across Australia

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The Hallucinogenic Weed Contaminating Bagged Spinach Making Ppl Delirious Has Been Identified

A child in Queensland was among those hospitalised.

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NSW Health urges people to throw out Riviera Farms spinach from Costco after more people seek medical attention

NSW Health says Costco's Riviera Farms product is "not safe to consume and people who have it should throw it out".

The Guardian - AU

NSW Health apologises for billing Eugowra flood victims for helicopter rescues

Local leaders condemn ‘insensitive cruelty’ as residents remain shaken after weather event likened to an inland tsunami

AAP

Report delay on NSW minister COVID status

A parliamentary report due into the COVID-19 status of NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has been delayed after he accused the inquiry of suppressing evidence.

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Authorities investigating severe food poisoning outbreak at NSW Central Coast hotel

Almost 70 people of the 230 who attended a Terrigal conference have been struck down and 27 have confirmed salmonella infections

AAP

NSW vax rollout 'efficient and effective'

The NSW government overcame supply uncertainties and technical challenges to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine both efficiently and effectively, a review has found.

ABC News

NSW health authority warns of meningococcal disease threat after 18-year-old girl dies

Health authorities in NSW say there has been an increase in the number of infections reported in the past few weeks, compared with the same period over the past five years.

Newcastle Herald

Third meningococcal death in NSW prompts health warning

"I urge everyone not to discount symptoms when they appear or assume it may be just a mild infection. If you suspect meningococcal disease, don't wait for the rash - see a doctor immediately."

AAP

Third meningococcal death in NSW

A third person has died from meningococcal disease in NSW this year and health authorities are urging people to be alert for symptoms of the infection.

ABC News

NSW government takes down ad offering empty hospital wards to TV and movie companies

The NSW health minister is forced to intervene after empty wards at a Sydney hospital were offered for hire to TV and movie companies as filming locations.

ABC News

Gardeners warned of Legionnaires' disease danger while handling potting mix

Gardeners in NSW are urged to wear face masks and gloves when handling potting mix and compost to avoid contracting Legionnaires' disease.

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