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How Palliative Care turned Joe’s bucket list journey into reality Tuesday, 12 May 2026

When Joe Mammone first heard the words “palliative care,” he and his wife Irene thought it meant one thing: the end of the road. 

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Elizabeth O’Connor: Celebrating over 50 years of care and dedication Monday, 11 May 2026

This International Nurse’s Day, we’re celebrating the nurses who make a difference to our community every day. 

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From Carols to Care: Community spirit making a difference to palliative care at Albury Wodonga Health Monday, 11 May 2026

This National Palliative Care Week (10–16 May), funds raised at last year’s Wodonga Carols by Candlelight are making a difference for palliative care patients at Albury Wodonga Health.

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An apology to our dedicated staff, and our community. Thursday, 7 May 2026

We want to address some of the feedback we've received about our recent update on hospital demand and emergency department wait times.

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International Day of the Midwife: Meet Jade Tuesday, 5 May 2026

This International Day of the Midwife, we’re celebrating the people learning, growing, and shaping the future of maternity care at AWH. This year’s theme — One Million More Midwives — highlights the global need for more midwives, supported to do what they do best.

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Albury Wodonga Health provides update on current hospital demand and emergency department waits Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is currently experiencing high demand across our hospital inpatient beds, which is slowing the flow of patients through the hospital. This may mean longer waits than usual in our Emergency Department, including for some people arriving by ambulance.

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AWH announces transition of AWRCC pharmacy services to AWH from 28 August 2026 Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) has today announced that pharmacy services at Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre (AWRCC) will transition from Ramsay Health Care (RHC) to AWH management as of 28 August 2026, following AWH’s decision not to extend the current pharmacy operating arrangements at AWRCC beyond their current term.

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Small ideas. Big impact on Patient Experience: Meet AWH’s Pitch for PX winners Monday, 27 April 2026

This week, Albury Wodonga Health is celebrating Patient Experience Week (April 27 – May 1), a time to recognise the people, ideas and everyday moments that shape care across our health service.

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Honouring AWH staff who have served this ANZAC Day Friday, 24 April 2026

At AWH, we’re proud to celebrate and support all our staff and volunteers who have served in the Australian defence forces. This ANZAC Day, we’re sharing the work of Jody Bellette in our Patient Support Unit and her career dedicated to service and care.

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Community invited to help shape Albury Wodonga Health’s new Disability Action Plan Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Albury Wodonga Health is inviting people with lived experience of disability, along with families, carers and community members, to help shape its new Disability Action Plan.

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