Efforts to improve patient flow through Wollongong Hospital's ED

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Updated September 12 2018 - 8:07pm, first published 3:00pm
High demand: Presentations to Wollongong Hospital's emergency department increased markedly in the last quarter, with more than 30 per cent of patients waiting longer than four hours. Pictures: Sylvia Liber
High demand: Presentations to Wollongong Hospital's emergency department increased markedly in the last quarter, with more than 30 per cent of patients waiting longer than four hours. Pictures: Sylvia Liber

Emergency measures are being put in place at Wollongong Hospital after a rapid rise in patient presentations.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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