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Australia’s largest study of diabetes testing pinpoints hot spots
Featured Health News 

Australia’s largest study of diabetes testing pinpoints hot spots

August 17, 2018 Siobhan Fogarty Comments Off on Australia’s largest study of diabetes testing pinpoints hot spots
Patients benefit from new glaucoma treatment at Westmead
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Patients benefit from new glaucoma treatment at Westmead

August 16, 2018 Siobhan Fogarty Comments Off on Patients benefit from new glaucoma treatment at Westmead
Savvy staff step up
Events Featured 

Savvy staff step up

August 15, 2018 Leanne Findlay Comments Off on Savvy staff step up
Diabetes fight praised by AMA
Community Health News Population Health Top 4 

Diabetes fight praised by AMA

August 17, 2018 Sia Anthopoulos Comments Off on Diabetes fight praised by AMA
Drop into Plumpton and support our kids’ ward
Blacktown Mount Druitt Calendar Events Top 4 

Drop into Plumpton and support our kids’ ward

August 17, 2018 Sia Anthopoulos Comments Off on Drop into Plumpton and support our kids’ ward
Call don’t fall
Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Call don’t fall

August 16, 2018 Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Call don’t fall
Could you use some extra cash for your studies?
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Could you use some extra cash for your studies?

August 16, 2018 Siobhan Fogarty Comments Off on Could you use some extra cash for your studies?

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Emergency departments busy despite late flu season
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Emergency departments busy despite late flu season

August 17, 2018 Sia Anthopoulos Comments Off on Emergency departments busy despite late flu season
Diabetes fight praised by AMA
Community Health News Population Health Top 4 

Diabetes fight praised by AMA

August 17, 2018 Sia Anthopoulos Comments Off on Diabetes fight praised by AMA
Australia’s largest study of diabetes testing pinpoints hot spots
Featured Health News 

Australia’s largest study of diabetes testing pinpoints hot spots

August 17, 2018 Siobhan Fogarty Comments Off on Australia’s largest study of diabetes testing pinpoints hot spots
Patients benefit from new glaucoma treatment at Westmead
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Patients benefit from new glaucoma treatment at Westmead

August 16, 2018 Siobhan Fogarty Comments Off on Patients benefit from new glaucoma treatment at Westmead
Sod turned at Sydney Science Park
News Top 4 

Sod turned at Sydney Science Park

August 9, 2018 Siobhan Fogarty Comments Off on Sod turned at Sydney Science Park
Westmead cardiologists receive prestigious award
News Spotlight Top 4 

Westmead cardiologists receive prestigious award

August 7, 2018 Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Westmead cardiologists receive prestigious award
$3.5 million hospital library refurbishment opens at Westmead
News Top 4 Westmead Redevelopment 

$3.5 million hospital library refurbishment opens at Westmead

August 3, 2018 Siobhan Fogarty Comments Off on $3.5 million hospital library refurbishment opens at Westmead
More support for older people living with mental illness
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More support for older people living with mental illness

August 2, 2018 Siobhan Fogarty Comments Off on More support for older people living with mental illness

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Cystic fibrosis team finish 14 km fun run
Our employees Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Cystic fibrosis team finish 14 km fun run

August 14, 2018 Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Cystic fibrosis team finish 14 km fun run

Three members of Westmead Hospital’s cystic fibrosis unit all crossed the finishing line at the City2Surf fun run or walk recently.

Digging deep for farmers
Our employees Top 4 

Digging deep for farmers

August 7, 2018 Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Digging deep for farmers
‘My dad’s kidney was 30cm wide and weighed six kilos’
People Top 4 Uncategorized 

‘My dad’s kidney was 30cm wide and weighed six kilos’

August 6, 2018 Sia Anthopoulos Comments Off on ‘My dad’s kidney was 30cm wide and weighed six kilos’
Inspiring journey for triplet family
Our patients Top 4 Westmead Hospital Westmead Women's and Newborn 

Inspiring journey for triplet family

August 1, 2018 Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Inspiring journey for triplet family
New boss for Westmead and Auburn hospitals
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New boss for Westmead and Auburn hospitals

July 30, 2018 Jenny Harrison Comments Off on New boss for Westmead and Auburn hospitals

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Westmead cardiologists receive prestigious award
News Spotlight Top 4 

Westmead cardiologists receive prestigious award

Makeover to benefit families
Blacktown Mount Druitt Spotlight 

Makeover to benefit families

Glimpse at Westmead’s new hospital building
Featured News Redevelopment Spotlight Westmead Hospital Westmead Redevelopment 

Glimpse at Westmead’s new hospital building

People matter survey – final week!
Events Spotlight Top 4 

People matter survey – final week!

Have your say, we are listening!
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Have your say, we are listening!

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Australia’s largest study of diabetes testing pinpoints hot spots
Featured Health News 

Australia’s largest study of diabetes testing pinpoints hot spots

August 17, 2018 Siobhan Fogarty Comments Off on Australia’s largest study of diabetes testing pinpoints hot spots

The largest-ever analysis of Type 2 diabetes test results in Australia confirms people in Western Sydney are more at risk of the potentially deadly disease than those living elsewhere in the city.

Nursing jobs available in western Sydney – apply today
Health Top 4 Uncategorized 

Nursing jobs available in western Sydney – apply today

August 14, 2018 Sia Anthopoulos Comments Off on Nursing jobs available in western Sydney – apply today
What’s for dinner? Try this healthy chicken and vegetable dish
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What’s for dinner? Try this healthy chicken and vegetable dish

August 7, 2018 Siobhan Fogarty Comments Off on What’s for dinner? Try this healthy chicken and vegetable dish

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Drop into Plumpton and support our kids’ ward
Blacktown Mount Druitt Calendar Events Top 4 

Drop into Plumpton and support our kids’ ward

August 17, 2018 Sia Anthopoulos Comments Off on Drop into Plumpton and support our kids’ ward

Gather your friends and family this Saturday 18 August and head over to Plumpton Marketplace to support Mount Druitt Hospital’s children’s ward.

Savvy staff step up
Events Featured 

Savvy staff step up

August 15, 2018 Leanne Findlay Comments Off on Savvy staff step up
Make your vote count!
Events Top 4 

Make your vote count!

August 14, 2018 Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Make your vote count!

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