#Health

A seven-day trek is setting off across Costa Rica this Friday to raise money for Hunter research into premature births.

The latest Bureau of Health Information data has revealed, almost a quarter of patients are leaving the Emergency Department at Maitland Hospital early.

The Hunter's being urged to consider signing up as an organ and tissue donor, this Donate Life Week.

Nurses at Maitland Hospital say new health data has "vindicated" their concerns around conditions at the new site, revealing it's facing the busiest period in the hospital's history.

New Maitland Hospital is undergoing accreditation this week, but it's feared issues around staffing and resourcing could mean the hospital will struggle to meet the standards.

The Hunter's saying goodbye to isolation requirements for close contacts of COVID cases tomorrow, but not everyone in the community is welcoming the move.

The rollout of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine or second booster has been launched in the Hunter today, ahead of an expected surge in cases in Winter.

Paramedics across the Hunter and New South Wales are taking industrial action today, calling on the State Government to address critical staff shortages.

Nurses and midwives are joining their coworkers across the State for a strike on Tuesday, in a push for improved conditions, better nurse-to-patient ratios, and a pay rise.

There's just two days left until the Hunter's GP Access After Hours service is scheduled to shut.