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Westmead Hospital research finds inflammation ‘brake’ gene may help reveal outcomes of kidney disease
‘I’d love it if people could start seeing us ordinary humans’: Advocating for bariatric patients in western Sydney
WSLHD research finds 80% of prostate cancer patients are missing crucial bone health assessments
Humans of the Hospital: Carolyn Miller
Knitted with love: Keeping Blacktown Hospital’s premature babies warm

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WSLHD research finds 80% of prostate cancer patients are missing crucial bone health assessments

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WSLHD research finds 80% of prostate cancer patients are missing crucial bone health assessments

09 Jun, 2023, 9:52 am09 Jun, 2023, 9:52 am Natalie Noordhuis

Breaking down barriers to support western Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums-to-be

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Breaking down barriers to support western Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums-to-be

05 Jun, 2023, 11:14 am05 Jun, 2023, 11:28 am Alyssa Terese

A voice for generations: Miriam Maloinato

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A voice for generations: Miriam Maloinato

29 May, 2023, 9:00 am30 May, 2023, 9:10 pm Alyssa Terese

‘I’d love it if people could start seeing us ordinary humans’: Advocating for bariatric patients in western Sydney

News Spotlight Top 4 Westmead Hospital

‘I’d love it if people could start seeing us ordinary humans’: Advocating for bariatric patients in western Sydney

09 Jun, 2023, 10:55 am09 Jun, 2023, 10:55 am Natalie Noordhuis

Humans of the Hospital: Carolyn Miller

News Our employees Our People Top 4 Westmead Hospital

Humans of the Hospital: Carolyn Miller

09 Jun, 2023, 9:47 am09 Jun, 2023, 9:47 am Natalie Noordhuis

From burgers to bananas: how WSLHD celebrated CrazySocks4Docs Day

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From burgers to bananas: how WSLHD celebrated CrazySocks4Docs Day

06 Jun, 2023, 11:01 am06 Jun, 2023, 12:02 pm Jessica Chahine

Can artificial intelligence improve prediction rates for heart attacks? Innovative Westmead Hospital research says ‘yes – but with caution!’

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Can artificial intelligence improve prediction rates for heart attacks? Innovative Westmead Hospital research says ‘yes – but with caution!’

06 Jun, 2023, 10:32 am06 Jun, 2023, 10:33 am Natalie Noordhuis

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Westmead Hospital research finds inflammation ‘brake’ gene may help reveal outcomes of kidney disease

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Westmead Hospital research finds inflammation ‘brake’ gene may help reveal outcomes of kidney disease

09 Jun, 2023, 3:16 pm09 Jun, 2023, 3:16 pm Jessica Chahine

‘I’d love it if people could start seeing us ordinary humans’: Advocating for bariatric patients in western Sydney

News Spotlight Top 4 Westmead Hospital

‘I’d love it if people could start seeing us ordinary humans’: Advocating for bariatric patients in western Sydney

09 Jun, 2023, 10:55 am09 Jun, 2023, 10:55 am Natalie Noordhuis

WSLHD research finds 80% of prostate cancer patients are missing crucial bone health assessments

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WSLHD research finds 80% of prostate cancer patients are missing crucial bone health assessments

09 Jun, 2023, 9:52 am09 Jun, 2023, 9:52 am Natalie Noordhuis

Humans of the Hospital: Carolyn Miller

News Our employees Our People Top 4 Westmead Hospital

Humans of the Hospital: Carolyn Miller

09 Jun, 2023, 9:47 am09 Jun, 2023, 9:47 am Natalie Noordhuis

Knitted with love: Keeping Blacktown Hospital’s premature babies warm

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Knitted with love: Keeping Blacktown Hospital’s premature babies warm

08 Jun, 2023, 2:29 pm08 Jun, 2023, 2:30 pm Jessica Chahine

From burgers to bananas: how WSLHD celebrated CrazySocks4Docs Day

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From burgers to bananas: how WSLHD celebrated CrazySocks4Docs Day

06 Jun, 2023, 11:01 am06 Jun, 2023, 12:02 pm Jessica Chahine

Can artificial intelligence improve prediction rates for heart attacks? Innovative Westmead Hospital research says ‘yes – but with caution!’

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Can artificial intelligence improve prediction rates for heart attacks? Innovative Westmead Hospital research says ‘yes – but with caution!’

06 Jun, 2023, 10:32 am06 Jun, 2023, 10:33 am Natalie Noordhuis

‘Delivering optimum care’: WSLHD launches new Centre for Chronic and Complex Care Research at Blacktown Hospital

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‘Delivering optimum care’: WSLHD launches new Centre for Chronic and Complex Care Research at Blacktown Hospital

06 Jun, 2023, 9:22 am09 Jun, 2023, 11:24 am Natalie Noordhuis

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Humans of the Hospital: Carolyn Miller

News Our employees Our People Top 4 Westmead Hospital

Humans of the Hospital: Carolyn Miller

09 Jun, 2023, 9:47 am09 Jun, 2023, 9:47 am Natalie Noordhuis

“I go home at the end of every day feeling like I have made a difference to not only our

From burgers to bananas: how WSLHD celebrated CrazySocks4Docs Day

News Our employees Our People Top 4

From burgers to bananas: how WSLHD celebrated CrazySocks4Docs Day

06 Jun, 2023, 11:01 am06 Jun, 2023, 12:02 pm Jessica Chahine

A voice for generations: Andrew Fraser

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A voice for generations: Andrew Fraser

01 Jun, 2023, 4:13 pm01 Jun, 2023, 4:15 pm Alyssa Terese

Not just a young person’s habit: Western Sydney Local Health District workshop tackles e-cigarette problem

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Not just a young person’s habit: Western Sydney Local Health District workshop tackles e-cigarette problem

31 May, 2023, 4:28 pm31 May, 2023, 4:39 pm Alyssa Terese

A voice for generations: Ngaire Denton

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A voice for generations: Ngaire Denton

30 May, 2023, 9:23 pm30 May, 2023, 9:24 pm Alyssa Terese

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‘I’d love it if people could start seeing us ordinary humans’: Advocating for bariatric patients in western Sydney

News Spotlight Top 4 Westmead Hospital

‘I’d love it if people could start seeing us ordinary humans’: Advocating for bariatric patients in western Sydney

WSLHD research finds 80% of prostate cancer patients are missing crucial bone health assessments

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WSLHD research finds 80% of prostate cancer patients are missing crucial bone health assessments

‘Delivering optimum care’: WSLHD launches new Centre for Chronic and Complex Care Research at Blacktown Hospital

Blacktown Mount Druitt News Spotlight Top 4

‘Delivering optimum care’: WSLHD launches new Centre for Chronic and Complex Care Research at Blacktown Hospital

‘Eye-opening’: Western Sydney Local Health District leads the way on new key research about vaping in schools

Community Health News Spotlight Top 4

‘Eye-opening’: Western Sydney Local Health District leads the way on new key research about vaping in schools

From refugee to resident: A doctor’s journey in Western Sydney Local Health District

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From refugee to resident: A doctor’s journey in Western Sydney Local Health District

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From refugee to resident: A doctor’s journey in Western Sydney Local Health District

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From refugee to resident: A doctor’s journey in Western Sydney Local Health District

17 Apr, 2023, 5:27 pm17 Apr, 2023, 5:27 pm Sarah Mason

Elias Josef, a Junior Medical Officer (JMO) in the emergency department in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), recently started

Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Jacqui Cross, visits Westmead Hospital to welcome record number of graduates

Featured Health News Nursing & Midwifery Westmead Hospital

Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Jacqui Cross, visits Westmead Hospital to welcome record number of graduates

31 Mar, 2023, 10:40 am31 Mar, 2023, 2:18 pm Sarah Mason

Quality and safety in residential aged care to drastically improve thanks to innovative nurse-led program in Western Sydney Local Health District

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Quality and safety in residential aged care to drastically improve thanks to innovative nurse-led program in Western Sydney Local Health District

31 Mar, 2023, 9:32 am31 Mar, 2023, 9:33 am Sarah Mason

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Powerful messages shared to unite Western Sydney Local District staff this Sorry Day

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Powerful messages shared to unite Western Sydney Local District staff this Sorry Day

26 May, 2023, 4:39 pm26 May, 2023, 4:39 pm Alyssa Terese

Held annually on 26 May since 1998, National Sorry Day honours the resilience and self-determination of Aboriginal people who have

115 years of Auburn Hospital: Celebrating the staff who keep the hospital running

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115 years of Auburn Hospital: Celebrating the staff who keep the hospital running

23 May, 2023, 5:42 pm23 May, 2023, 8:00 pm Jessica Chahine

It was the day of days: celebrating the nurses and midwives of western Sydney

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It was the day of days: celebrating the nurses and midwives of western Sydney

12 May, 2023, 7:34 pm16 May, 2023, 4:32 pm Alyssa Terese

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Western Sydney urged to stay alert for meningococcal symptoms

04 Jun, 2023, 8:34 am04 Jun, 2023, 8:34 am Jessica Chahine
Make this the year to go smoke free

31 May, 2023, 12:26 pm06 Jun, 2023, 10:11 am Alyssa Terese
Westmead Hospital “one-stop shop” clinic makes access to healthcare easier for adults with a disability

27 May, 2023, 4:00 pm29 May, 2023, 8:56 am Alyssa Terese
Keep WSLHD safe: Vaccination best protection as we head into winter months

26 May, 2023, 10:19 am26 May, 2023, 10:29 am Jessica Chahine

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