Broken Hill Hospital

Broken Hill Hospital is a medical facility with 80 acute beds and emergency services in the region. The hospital includes departments for pediatrics, obstetrics, radiology, pathology, surgery, and specialized mental health services.

Sir Henry Parkes opened the facility in 1889, creating the first medical institution in a town where people previously lived in tents without healthcare access. This establishment marked a turning point for medical care in the rapidly growing mining community.

The memorial garden on the grounds honors Matron Irene Melville Drummond, a nurse who died during World War II service. This space reflects how the community remembers those who dedicated themselves to caring for others.

The facility is located on Thomas Street and operates around the clock. Visitors should know that various departments are housed in different parts of the site, so asking for directions upon arrival makes sense.

The facility underwent a major modernization program in 2022 with investments in new specialized areas. The renovation work shows the region's ongoing commitment to adapting its medical infrastructure to current needs.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: April 1889

Website: https://service.nsw.gov.au/nswgovdirectory/broken-hill-base-hospital

GPS coordinates: -31.94836,141.45458

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03