Damon Cronshaw

3 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

Dr David Durrheim said if Omicron emerged first, we would have had 'an even worse pandemic'. Picture by Marina NeilThe Hunter's health network recorded 882 COVID deaths from 2019 to 2023, national data shows.

1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

The fertility rate in Hunter New England is below the level needed for a stable population, reflecting a global trend that risks a future baby bust and harm to the economy.

2 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

Merewether's Kelly Kay says "some days are harder than others" in coping with the grief of losing son Kahi to suicide. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaIt's been 18 months since Kahi took his life at age 20. He had lived with depression since age 15.

2 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

The rise of dementia cases in the Hunter has triggered a new treatment program, amid pressure on hospitals and people being "left to fend for themselves".

2 weeks ago | northerndailyleader.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

More than three-quarters of the 1500 coronary heart disease deaths in the Hunter health network each year could be prevented.