New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales (pronounced /ˈnjuː ˈsaʊθ ˈweɪlz/) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It is bordered by Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Coral Sea and the Tasman Sea.
Etymology
The name New South Wales came from the journal of Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain Cook), who sailed up the east coast of Australia in 1770. He named the east coast New Wales, but in his journal, he revised it to New South Wales.
Health System
The health system in New South Wales is managed by New South Wales Health, a department of the New South Wales Government. It is responsible for managing public hospitals, providing health services to rural areas, and overseeing health prevention initiatives.
Hospitals
There are more than 220 public hospitals and health services in New South Wales. These include large specialist hospitals such as Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital and Westmead Hospital, as well as smaller regional and rural hospitals.
Health Initiatives
New South Wales Health runs several health initiatives, including the Quitline for smoking cessation, the Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service for weight management, and the Immunisation Program for disease prevention.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on New South Wales
- Wikipedia's article - New South Wales
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