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New COVID-19 clinic in Castle Hill
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New COVID-19 clinic in Castle Hill

11 Aug, 2020, 4:16 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on New COVID-19 clinic in Castle Hill
Blacktown nurses take you behind the scenes at quarantine hotels
Blacktown Mount Druitt Featured People 

Blacktown nurses take you behind the scenes at quarantine hotels

03 Aug, 2020, 1:35 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Blacktown nurses take you behind the scenes at quarantine hotels
Showered with love: kids express appreciation to health heroes
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Showered with love: kids express appreciation to health heroes

30 Jul, 2020, 1:05 pm Taylah Massingham Comments Off on Showered with love: kids express appreciation to health heroes
New podcast episode reveals softer side of hospital security
People Spotlight Top 4 

New podcast episode reveals softer side of hospital security

11 Aug, 2020, 3:49 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on New podcast episode reveals softer side of hospital security
Breast milk: it’s liquid gold for babies
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Breast milk: it’s liquid gold for babies

06 Aug, 2020, 3:27 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Breast milk: it’s liquid gold for babies
School vaccination program back on track
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School vaccination program back on track

06 Aug, 2020, 11:01 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on School vaccination program back on track
Tips to stay calm in cultural languages
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Tips to stay calm in cultural languages

05 Aug, 2020, 10:38 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Tips to stay calm in cultural languages

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New COVID-19 clinic in Castle Hill
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New COVID-19 clinic in Castle Hill

11 Aug, 2020, 4:16 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on New COVID-19 clinic in Castle Hill
Masks support the fight against COVID-19
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Masks support the fight against COVID-19

07 Aug, 2020, 10:24 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Masks support the fight against COVID-19
Breast milk: it’s liquid gold for babies
News Top 4 

Breast milk: it’s liquid gold for babies

06 Aug, 2020, 3:27 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Breast milk: it’s liquid gold for babies
School vaccination program back on track
News Top 4 

School vaccination program back on track

06 Aug, 2020, 11:01 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on School vaccination program back on track
Tips to stay calm in cultural languages
News Top 4 

Tips to stay calm in cultural languages

05 Aug, 2020, 10:38 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Tips to stay calm in cultural languages
How much sugar are you hiding in your trolley?
Food Health News 

How much sugar are you hiding in your trolley?

04 Aug, 2020, 2:41 pm Taylah Massingham Comments Off on How much sugar are you hiding in your trolley?
Pop-up COVID-19 clinics open across Western Sydney
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Pop-up COVID-19 clinics open across Western Sydney

30 Jul, 2020, 12:44 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Pop-up COVID-19 clinics open across Western Sydney
COVID-19 restrictions take effect
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COVID-19 restrictions take effect

24 Jul, 2020, 11:15 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on COVID-19 restrictions take effect

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New podcast episode reveals softer side of hospital security
People Spotlight Top 4 

New podcast episode reveals softer side of hospital security

11 Aug, 2020, 3:49 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on New podcast episode reveals softer side of hospital security

From deescalating tense situations to helping with directions, there’s never a dull day at work for this friendly character.

Blacktown nurses take you behind the scenes at quarantine hotels
Blacktown Mount Druitt Featured People 

Blacktown nurses take you behind the scenes at quarantine hotels

03 Aug, 2020, 1:35 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Blacktown nurses take you behind the scenes at quarantine hotels
Healing wounds excite specialist nurse
Our employees People Top 4 

Healing wounds excite specialist nurse

31 Jul, 2020, 3:58 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Healing wounds excite specialist nurse
Showered with love: kids express appreciation to health heroes
Featured People Spotlight 

Showered with love: kids express appreciation to health heroes

30 Jul, 2020, 1:05 pm Taylah Massingham Comments Off on Showered with love: kids express appreciation to health heroes
Domestic violence expert encourages action on latest podcast episode
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Domestic violence expert encourages action on latest podcast episode

23 Jul, 2020, 4:18 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Domestic violence expert encourages action on latest podcast episode

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New podcast episode reveals softer side of hospital security
People Spotlight Top 4 

New podcast episode reveals softer side of hospital security

Auburn Quality Awards offer teaser before the big show
Auburn Spotlight Top 4 

Auburn Quality Awards offer teaser before the big show

Breakthrough virtual reality project up for innovation prize
Spotlight Technology Top 4 

Breakthrough virtual reality project up for innovation prize

Showered with love: kids express appreciation to health heroes
Featured People Spotlight 

Showered with love: kids express appreciation to health heroes

New COVID-19 testing clinic opens in Auburn
Health Spotlight Top 4 

New COVID-19 testing clinic opens in Auburn

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New COVID-19 clinic in Castle Hill
Featured Health News 

New COVID-19 clinic in Castle Hill

11 Aug, 2020, 4:16 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on New COVID-19 clinic in Castle Hill

The latest pop-up clinic is ready to test people in The Hills region.

How much sugar are you hiding in your trolley?
Food Health News 

How much sugar are you hiding in your trolley?

04 Aug, 2020, 2:41 pm Taylah Massingham Comments Off on How much sugar are you hiding in your trolley?
Pop-up COVID-19 clinics open across Western Sydney
Featured Health News 

Pop-up COVID-19 clinics open across Western Sydney

30 Jul, 2020, 12:44 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Pop-up COVID-19 clinics open across Western Sydney

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#LetsTalkHep this World Hepatitis Day
Events Featured Health 

#LetsTalkHep this World Hepatitis Day

27 Jul, 2020, 4:09 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on #LetsTalkHep this World Hepatitis Day

We’re aiming to end the stigma and eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030.

COVID-19 inspires free infection and immunity masterclasses
Events News 

COVID-19 inspires free infection and immunity masterclasses

16 Jun, 2020, 8:49 am Harrison Vesey Comments Off on COVID-19 inspires free infection and immunity masterclasses
‘You can always count on us’ – celebrating our cleaners on Cleaners Day
Events Featured Our employees 

‘You can always count on us’ – celebrating our cleaners on Cleaners Day

15 Jun, 2020, 3:42 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on ‘You can always count on us’ – celebrating our cleaners on Cleaners Day

AlertsView All

  • 18 new COVID-19 cases, August 12

    18 new COVID-19 cases, August 12

    12 Aug, 2020, 11:18 am Harrison Vesey Comments Off on 18 new COVID-19 cases, August 12
  • 22 new COVID-19 cases in NSW, 10 August

    22 new COVID-19 cases in NSW, 10 August

    11 Aug, 2020, 11:25 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on 22 new COVID-19 cases in NSW, 10 August
  • Health advice update on masks

    Health advice update on masks

    03 Aug, 2020, 10:04 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Health advice update on masks
  • 18 new COVID-19 cases in NSW, July 30

    18 new COVID-19 cases in NSW, July 30

    30 Jul, 2020, 12:01 pm Taylah Massingham Comments Off on 18 new COVID-19 cases in NSW, July 30

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