Campbelltown Hospital

26/11/2025

24/11/2025

Did you know that most melanoma and nearly all non-melanoma skin cancers are caused by overexposure to UV radiation?

The good news is, you can reduce your risk of skin cancer with proper sun protection.

5 easy steps to take before you head outside:
🙋‍♀️Slip on protective clothing
🧴Slop on SPF50+ sunscreen every 2 hours
👒Slap on a wide-brimmed hat
🌳Seek shade
😎Slide on sunglasses

The more you protect your skin, the less skin cancer risk you let in.

Learn more Cancer Institute NSW

24/11/2025

Type 2 diabetes occurs when blood sugar stays high over time, affecting the heart, eyes, kidneys and other vital organs. People from South Asian backgrounds face a higher risk — but small, everyday lifestyle changes can make a meaningful difference.

Developed in partnership with South Asian community representatives, the new diabetes prevention factsheet provides culturally tailored guidance on healthy eating and physical activity.

Learn more about reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes, available in English and 11 community languages:

https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/publications/reducing-your-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-1?

24/11/2025

We farewelled one of the most passionate and dedicated supporters of children’s health care in the region – the long-serving Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation Chief Executive Officer Denise McGrath. 💛

Since the foundation's launch in 2000, Denise has been the driving force behind its mission to support the health and wellbeing of local children. Under her leadership, Kids of Macarthur became Macarthur’s premier children’s charity, purchasing cutting-edge paediatric medical equipment for the eight paediatric units across Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals - from the Children’s Unit and Paediatric Emergency to the Special Care Nursery, Maternity, Delivery, Postnatal wards, Mental Health and Community Health.

Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals General Manager Grant Isedale congratulated Denise on her amazing contribution to the foundation and wished her well in her retirement.

“Denise’s dedication has helped transform hospital experiences for families and has ensured that local children receive the highest standard of care, close to home,’’ Grant said.

“Denise’s passion, kindness and tireless work have touched thousands of lives over the past 25 years. She has built a legacy that will continue to uplift our hospitals, our clinicians and most importantly our children.’’

Thank you Denise, for your dedication and incredible contribution to the children of our community. ✨

Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation

20/11/2025

20/11/2025

17/11/2025

How is your drinking affecting your cancer risk?

Alcohol causes about 5,800 cancer cases in Australia each year. When it comes to cancer risk, no amount of alcohol is safe.

Now there's a simple way to better understand your own risk. Use the new digital alcohol and cancer risk tool to find out an estimate based on your age, gender and weekly drinking habits.

Make an informed choice for a healthier you. Check your risk today viaCancer Institute NSW: https://bit.ly/3WWyart

16/11/2025

Campbelltown Hospital was proud to host leaders from the NSW Council for Pasifika Communities for an exclusive tour of key departments. 🏥🤝

The visit provided an opportunity to discuss future collaborations and initiatives that support care tailored to Pacific communities and improve outcomes.

By working together, we aim to improve health outcomes through culturally responsive partnerships.

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

It's Perioperative Nurses Week, and we're putting the spotlight on our very own on Cassandra!

“I love helping people in a tangible way and being part of their healing journey. From surgeries that restore mobility to seeing patients get back to their lives, every day brings meaningful moments. Being in theatre feels like being part of an extended family.”