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How Westmead Hospital’s Dermatology Department in Westmead Health Precinct is refreshing technology-driven care
Featured Health News Technology Westmead Hospital 

How Westmead Hospital’s Dermatology Department in Westmead Health Precinct is refreshing technology-driven care

13 Jan, 2023, 1:10 pm13 Jan, 2023, 1:24 pm Natalie Noordhuis
‘Above and beyond’: Billy “The Kid” Dib thanks nurses and doctors during chemotherapy at Westmead Hospital’s Haematology Unit
Featured News Our patients Our People Westmead Hospital 

‘Above and beyond’: Billy “The Kid” Dib thanks nurses and doctors during chemotherapy at Westmead Hospital’s Haematology Unit

11 Jan, 2023, 10:58 am11 Jan, 2023, 10:58 am Natalie Noordhuis
‘A pleasure and an honour’: Congratulations to Blacktown Hospital’s Penny Clark on her retirement
Blacktown Mount Druitt Featured News Nursing & Midwifery Our employees Our People 

‘A pleasure and an honour’: Congratulations to Blacktown Hospital’s Penny Clark on her retirement

09 Jan, 2023, 2:24 pm11 Jan, 2023, 3:49 pm Natalie Noordhuis
Viral gastroenteritis on the rise in NSW
Alerts Community Health Top 4 

Viral gastroenteritis on the rise in NSW

18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm Alyssa Terese
Humans of the Hospital: Chiara Pawela
News Our employees Our People Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Humans of the Hospital: Chiara Pawela

13 Jan, 2023, 11:08 am13 Jan, 2023, 1:12 pm Natalie Noordhuis
Julian had a stroke while driving. His recovery at Westmead Hospital changed his life
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Julian had a stroke while driving. His recovery at Westmead Hospital changed his life

09 Jan, 2023, 1:09 pm09 Jan, 2023, 1:10 pm Natalie Noordhuis
Active together: Families make healthy food fun in western Sydney
Aboriginal health Blacktown Mount Druitt Community Health Food News Population Health Top 4 

Active together: Families make healthy food fun in western Sydney

06 Jan, 2023, 10:37 am06 Jan, 2023, 10:46 am Natalie Noordhuis

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NSW further expands access to Japanese Encephalitis vaccine
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NSW further expands access to Japanese Encephalitis vaccine

27 Jan, 2023, 10:18 am27 Jan, 2023, 10:18 am Jessica Chahine
Blacktown hospital staff drop it like it’s hot into the new year
Blacktown Mount Druitt Community Health News Our employees 

Blacktown hospital staff drop it like it’s hot into the new year

24 Jan, 2023, 8:43 am24 Jan, 2023, 8:44 am Alyssa Terese
Move your way into the new year with free online active program for western Sydney seniors
Community Health News Nutrition Population Health 

Move your way into the new year with free online active program for western Sydney seniors

18 Jan, 2023, 1:49 pm18 Jan, 2023, 1:51 pm Alyssa Terese
Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate
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Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate

17 Jan, 2023, 3:11 pm17 Jan, 2023, 3:29 pm Alyssa Terese
How Westmead Hospital’s Dermatology Department in Westmead Health Precinct is refreshing technology-driven care
Featured Health News Technology Westmead Hospital 

How Westmead Hospital’s Dermatology Department in Westmead Health Precinct is refreshing technology-driven care

13 Jan, 2023, 1:10 pm13 Jan, 2023, 1:24 pm Natalie Noordhuis
Humans of the Hospital: Chiara Pawela
News Our employees Our People Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Humans of the Hospital: Chiara Pawela

13 Jan, 2023, 11:08 am13 Jan, 2023, 1:12 pm Natalie Noordhuis
‘Above and beyond’: Billy “The Kid” Dib thanks nurses and doctors during chemotherapy at Westmead Hospital’s Haematology Unit
Featured News Our patients Our People Westmead Hospital 

‘Above and beyond’: Billy “The Kid” Dib thanks nurses and doctors during chemotherapy at Westmead Hospital’s Haematology Unit

11 Jan, 2023, 10:58 am11 Jan, 2023, 10:58 am Natalie Noordhuis
‘A pleasure and an honour’: Congratulations to Blacktown Hospital’s Penny Clark on her retirement
Blacktown Mount Druitt Featured News Nursing & Midwifery Our employees Our People 

‘A pleasure and an honour’: Congratulations to Blacktown Hospital’s Penny Clark on her retirement

09 Jan, 2023, 2:24 pm11 Jan, 2023, 3:49 pm Natalie Noordhuis

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Blacktown hospital staff drop it like it’s hot into the new year
Blacktown Mount Druitt Community Health News Our employees 

Blacktown hospital staff drop it like it’s hot into the new year

24 Jan, 2023, 8:43 am24 Jan, 2023, 8:44 am Alyssa Terese

Two Blacktown Hospital Integrated Community Health staff members aren’t letting the western Sydney January heat derail their new year’s resolution

Humans of the Hospital: Chiara Pawela
News Our employees Our People Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Humans of the Hospital: Chiara Pawela

13 Jan, 2023, 11:08 am13 Jan, 2023, 1:12 pm Natalie Noordhuis
‘Above and beyond’: Billy “The Kid” Dib thanks nurses and doctors during chemotherapy at Westmead Hospital’s Haematology Unit
Featured News Our patients Our People Westmead Hospital 

‘Above and beyond’: Billy “The Kid” Dib thanks nurses and doctors during chemotherapy at Westmead Hospital’s Haematology Unit

11 Jan, 2023, 10:58 am11 Jan, 2023, 10:58 am Natalie Noordhuis
‘A pleasure and an honour’: Congratulations to Blacktown Hospital’s Penny Clark on her retirement
Blacktown Mount Druitt Featured News Nursing & Midwifery Our employees Our People 

‘A pleasure and an honour’: Congratulations to Blacktown Hospital’s Penny Clark on her retirement

09 Jan, 2023, 2:24 pm11 Jan, 2023, 3:49 pm Natalie Noordhuis
Julian had a stroke while driving. His recovery at Westmead Hospital changed his life
News Our patients Top 4 

Julian had a stroke while driving. His recovery at Westmead Hospital changed his life

09 Jan, 2023, 1:09 pm09 Jan, 2023, 1:10 pm Natalie Noordhuis

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Unique approach from western Sydney researchers uncovers new COVID-19 truths to help the future of healthcare
Community Health News Research Research and Education Spotlight Top 4 

Unique approach from western Sydney researchers uncovers new COVID-19 truths to help the future of healthcare

World class virtual care in Western Sydney Local Health District offers help at home for patients, including, Gus Baecker…
Community Health Featured Health News Spotlight 

World class virtual care in Western Sydney Local Health District offers help at home for patients, including, Gus Baecker…

‘I will remember that moment forever’: Ward Angels transform new Blacktown Hospital paediatric unit into Winter Wonderland
Blacktown Mount Druitt Community Health Featured News Spotlight 

‘I will remember that moment forever’: Ward Angels transform new Blacktown Hospital paediatric unit into Winter Wonderland

Unique collaboration at Westmead Hospital transferring human tissue from surgery to lab
Featured Health News Our People Research Research and Education Spotlight Westmead Hospital 

Unique collaboration at Westmead Hospital transferring human tissue from surgery to lab

Auburn Hospital celebrates stellar staff and amazing achievements at annual Quality Awards
Auburn Community Health Events Featured Health News Our People Spotlight 

Auburn Hospital celebrates stellar staff and amazing achievements at annual Quality Awards

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Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate
Alerts Community Health Government Health News 

Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate

17 Jan, 2023, 3:11 pm17 Jan, 2023, 3:29 pm Alyssa Terese

Women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate

How Westmead Hospital’s Dermatology Department in Westmead Health Precinct is refreshing technology-driven care
Featured Health News Technology Westmead Hospital 

How Westmead Hospital’s Dermatology Department in Westmead Health Precinct is refreshing technology-driven care

13 Jan, 2023, 1:10 pm13 Jan, 2023, 1:24 pm Natalie Noordhuis
World class virtual care in Western Sydney Local Health District offers help at home for patients, including, Gus Baecker…
Community Health Featured Health News Spotlight 

World class virtual care in Western Sydney Local Health District offers help at home for patients, including, Gus Baecker…

13 Dec, 2022, 1:13 pm15 Dec, 2022, 1:29 pm Sarah Mason

EventsView All

‘A big first step’: Western Sydney Local Health District’s expo introduces students to vital healthcare services
Community Health Events Featured News Population Health 

‘A big first step’: Western Sydney Local Health District’s expo introduces students to vital healthcare services

06 Dec, 2022, 6:35 pm06 Dec, 2022, 6:35 pm Natalie Noordhuis

Western Sydney is a vibrant tapestry of multicultural communities – and from this diversity blooms traditions and customs that weave

‘Our voices were heard’: western Sydney students share big plans to inspire physical activity at their schools during SALSA Youth Voices event
Community Health Events News Population Health Research and Education Top 4 

‘Our voices were heard’: western Sydney students share big plans to inspire physical activity at their schools during SALSA Youth Voices event

06 Dec, 2022, 3:20 pm06 Dec, 2022, 3:21 pm Natalie Noordhuis
Celebrating 40 years of friendship and service at Mount Druitt Hospital’s anniversary dinner
Blacktown Mount Druitt Events Featured News 

Celebrating 40 years of friendship and service at Mount Druitt Hospital’s anniversary dinner

01 Dec, 2022, 1:34 pm01 Dec, 2022, 6:57 pm Natalie Noordhuis
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AlertsView All

  • NSW further expands access to Japanese Encephalitis vaccine

    NSW further expands access to Japanese Encephalitis vaccine

    27 Jan, 2023, 10:18 am27 Jan, 2023, 10:18 am Jessica Chahine
  • Viral gastroenteritis on the rise in NSW

    Viral gastroenteritis on the rise in NSW

    18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm Alyssa Terese
  • Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate

    Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate

    17 Jan, 2023, 3:11 pm17 Jan, 2023, 3:29 pm Alyssa Terese
  • Western Sydney urged to be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses requiring urgent care

    Western Sydney urged to be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses requiring urgent care

    09 Jan, 2023, 1:36 pm09 Jan, 2023, 1:37 pm Natalie Noordhuis

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