http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/index.asp Latest Media Releases from NSW Health. For all media releases, visit http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/index.asp. en-AU http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120118_00.html The NSW Ministry of Health is reminding the public to protect themselves against mosquitoes after one person contracted Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE) in the New England area, and another contracted the Kunjin virus. 18 Jan 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120118_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120104_00.html NSW Ministry of Health is reminding people of health implications that can result from extreme heat and encouraging people to be prepared for hot weather, now that summer seems to have finally arrived. 04 Jan 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120104_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120101_00.html The first baby to be born in a NSW public hospital for 2012 was delivered this morning in Sydney.  01 Jan 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120101_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20111229_00.html NSW Health is warning residents and visitors in southern and western NSW to take extra precautions and protect themselves against mosquitoes following the detection of the Murray Valley Encephalitis (or MVE) virus in NSW. 29 Dec 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20111229_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20111221_00.html Director General of NSW Health, Dr Mary Foley, today announced that the Ministry will support the Local Health District in further exploration of a midwifery-led model of care for Pambula Hospital. 21 Dec 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20111221_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20111216_01.html NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, today launched a new interactive web-based application that puts health data at your fingertips. 16 Dec 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20111216_01.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110927_00.html The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and NSW Health are investigating an incident at the Orica Botany Plant which resulted in an emission of mercury vapour into the air. 27 Sep 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110927_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110923_00.html NSW Health is warning the community to be careful if taking Newton’s Pharmacy Prostate Drops or Newton’s Pharmacy Asthma Mixture purchased from Newton’s Pharmacy on York Street in the Sydney CBD, following a recent case of hyperthyroidism in a Sydney man. 23 Sep 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110923_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110915_01.html NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant is encouraging people to walk to work this Friday, or any day, as part of National Walk to Work Day. 15 Sep 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110915_01.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110906_00.html NSW Health is urging people to ensure their immunisations are up to date following a spike in the number of measles cases in NSW, and large outbreaks overseas. 06 Sep 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110906_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110902_00.html NSW Health today released an independent Final Health Risk Assessment Report into the release of chromium VI from the Orica chemical plant near Stockton at about 6:00pm on Monday 8 August 2011. 02 Sep 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110902_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110831_00.html NSW Health today announced that HIV rates remain stable, with fewer notifications in 2010 than in previous years. 31 Aug 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110831_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110822_01.html A new Environmental Health Officer who has graduated from NSW Health’s Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer Program is keen to inspire other Indigenous people to pursue rewarding careers in public health. 22 Aug 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110822_01.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110816_01.html Hunter New England Public Health Unit today commenced distribution of information sheets to all residents of Stockton, confirming there is no health risk following the emission of Hexavalent Chromium from the nearby Orica site on Kooragang Island. 16 Aug 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110816_01.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110815_00.html NSW Health Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, today said it is important that the community takes seriously the risks associated with the winter flu season. 15 Aug 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110815_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110814_00.html NSW Health Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said today that all samples collected in the Stockton area have now been tested for chromium. 14 Aug 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110814_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110813_00.html Environment Minister Robyn Parker said today that results from further testing conducted by the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) became available late last night. 13 Aug 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110813_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110812_00.html NSW Health is urging people to ensure they are fully immunised against measles following a spike in the number of cases in the Sydney metropolitan region. 12 Aug 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110812_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110811_00.html NSW Health Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said today that NSW Health officials are aware of an incident at an Orica site on Kooragang Island, Newcastle that resulted in the release of a chemical substance onto houses located in the vicinity of the plant near Stockton. 11 Aug 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110811_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110728_00.html NSW Health’s Obstetric Advisor Dr Michael Nicholl today made a renewed call for people to get the influenza vaccination, especially those in high-risk groups such as pregnant women. 28 Jul 11 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2011/20110728_00.html