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Early works start on new Rouse Hill Hospital
Featured News Rouse Hill Hospital 

Early works start on new Rouse Hill Hospital

02 Mar, 2023, 2:45 pm02 Mar, 2023, 3:07 pm Alyssa Terese
‘Building an environment of cultural safety’: Western Sydney Local Health District holds Aboriginal Staff Conference
Aboriginal health Events Featured News Our People Spotlight 

‘Building an environment of cultural safety’: Western Sydney Local Health District holds Aboriginal Staff Conference

02 Mar, 2023, 10:22 am02 Mar, 2023, 10:57 am Natalie Noordhuis
New mother and baby mental health unit completed at Westmead Hospital
Featured In the media Mental Health News Westmead Health Precinct Westmead Hospital Women’s and Newborn 

New mother and baby mental health unit completed at Westmead Hospital

02 Mar, 2023, 8:23 am02 Mar, 2023, 8:23 am Alyssa Terese
‘Some patients’ families were in tears when they heard about this service’: Brand new at-home care for mobility disorders in western Sydney
News Our People Spotlight Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

‘Some patients’ families were in tears when they heard about this service’: Brand new at-home care for mobility disorders in western Sydney

28 Feb, 2023, 10:51 am02 Mar, 2023, 1:35 pm Natalie Noordhuis
With nearly 200 votes, these are Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals’ Doctors of the Year
Blacktown Mount Druitt News Our People Top 4 

With nearly 200 votes, these are Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals’ Doctors of the Year

27 Feb, 2023, 12:51 pm27 Feb, 2023, 12:56 pm Natalie Noordhuis
Westmead Hospital in Westmead Health Precinct wins commercial building industry’s most prestigious accolade
News Redevelopment Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Westmead Hospital in Westmead Health Precinct wins commercial building industry’s most prestigious accolade

27 Feb, 2023, 11:05 am27 Feb, 2023, 11:05 am Natalie Noordhuis
‘These angels saw me at my absolute worst yet always made me feel my best’
News Our patients Our People Spotlight Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

‘These angels saw me at my absolute worst yet always made me feel my best’

24 Feb, 2023, 12:53 pm24 Feb, 2023, 12:55 pm Natalie Noordhuis

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Measles alert for western Sydney
Alerts News 

Measles alert for western Sydney

29 Mar, 2023, 11:41 am29 Mar, 2023, 11:42 am Alyssa Terese
Humans of the Hospital: Emma Britton
Community Health Mental Health News Our People Westmead Hospital 

Humans of the Hospital: Emma Britton

02 Mar, 2023, 4:54 pm02 Mar, 2023, 5:58 pm Alyssa Terese
Early works start on new Rouse Hill Hospital
Featured News Rouse Hill Hospital 

Early works start on new Rouse Hill Hospital

02 Mar, 2023, 2:45 pm02 Mar, 2023, 3:07 pm Alyssa Terese
‘Building an environment of cultural safety’: Western Sydney Local Health District holds Aboriginal Staff Conference
Aboriginal health Events Featured News Our People Spotlight 

‘Building an environment of cultural safety’: Western Sydney Local Health District holds Aboriginal Staff Conference

02 Mar, 2023, 10:22 am02 Mar, 2023, 10:57 am Natalie Noordhuis
‘We couldn’t do it without community support’: Westmead Hospital NICU bringing babies back to good health with help of donations
News Westmead Hospital 

‘We couldn’t do it without community support’: Westmead Hospital NICU bringing babies back to good health with help of donations

02 Mar, 2023, 9:31 am02 Mar, 2023, 9:42 am Jessica Chahine
Revolutionary health app developed in Westmead Health Precinct to assist in the fight against stroke
Community Health News Our People 

Revolutionary health app developed in Westmead Health Precinct to assist in the fight against stroke

02 Mar, 2023, 9:29 am02 Mar, 2023, 9:29 am Alyssa Terese
New mother and baby mental health unit completed at Westmead Hospital
Featured In the media Mental Health News Westmead Health Precinct Westmead Hospital Women’s and Newborn 

New mother and baby mental health unit completed at Westmead Hospital

02 Mar, 2023, 8:23 am02 Mar, 2023, 8:23 am Alyssa Terese
‘Some patients’ families were in tears when they heard about this service’: Brand new at-home care for mobility disorders in western Sydney
News Our People Spotlight Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

‘Some patients’ families were in tears when they heard about this service’: Brand new at-home care for mobility disorders in western Sydney

28 Feb, 2023, 10:51 am02 Mar, 2023, 1:35 pm Natalie Noordhuis

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Humans of the Hospital: Emma Britton
Community Health Mental Health News Our People Westmead Hospital 

Humans of the Hospital: Emma Britton

02 Mar, 2023, 4:54 pm02 Mar, 2023, 5:58 pm Alyssa Terese

“I have three boys and I experienced perinatal depression and anxiety with my first two sons. After the birth of

‘Building an environment of cultural safety’: Western Sydney Local Health District holds Aboriginal Staff Conference
Aboriginal health Events Featured News Our People Spotlight 

‘Building an environment of cultural safety’: Western Sydney Local Health District holds Aboriginal Staff Conference

02 Mar, 2023, 10:22 am02 Mar, 2023, 10:57 am Natalie Noordhuis
Revolutionary health app developed in Westmead Health Precinct to assist in the fight against stroke
Community Health News Our People 

Revolutionary health app developed in Westmead Health Precinct to assist in the fight against stroke

02 Mar, 2023, 9:29 am02 Mar, 2023, 9:29 am Alyssa Terese
‘Some patients’ families were in tears when they heard about this service’: Brand new at-home care for mobility disorders in western Sydney
News Our People Spotlight Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

‘Some patients’ families were in tears when they heard about this service’: Brand new at-home care for mobility disorders in western Sydney

28 Feb, 2023, 10:51 am02 Mar, 2023, 1:35 pm Natalie Noordhuis
With nearly 200 votes, these are Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals’ Doctors of the Year
Blacktown Mount Druitt News Our People Top 4 

With nearly 200 votes, these are Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals’ Doctors of the Year

27 Feb, 2023, 12:51 pm27 Feb, 2023, 12:56 pm Natalie Noordhuis

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‘Building an environment of cultural safety’: Western Sydney Local Health District holds Aboriginal Staff Conference
Aboriginal health Events Featured News Our People Spotlight 

‘Building an environment of cultural safety’: Western Sydney Local Health District holds Aboriginal Staff Conference

‘Some patients’ families were in tears when they heard about this service’: Brand new at-home care for mobility disorders in western Sydney
News Our People Spotlight Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

‘Some patients’ families were in tears when they heard about this service’: Brand new at-home care for mobility disorders in western Sydney

‘These angels saw me at my absolute worst yet always made me feel my best’
News Our patients Our People Spotlight Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

‘These angels saw me at my absolute worst yet always made me feel my best’

Join Western Sydney Local Health District’s Chief Digital Health Officer Christina Igasto at Australian Healthcare Week
Calendar Events Health News Research and Education Spotlight 

Join Western Sydney Local Health District’s Chief Digital Health Officer Christina Igasto at Australian Healthcare Week

‘As an Aboriginal man and a gay man myself, I’m proud of both of those things completely equally’: Celebrating WorldPride with western Sydney’s Darren Lee
Aboriginal health Featured News Our employees Our People Spotlight 

‘As an Aboriginal man and a gay man myself, I’m proud of both of those things completely equally’: Celebrating WorldPride with western Sydney’s Darren Lee

HealthView All

Join Western Sydney Local Health District’s Chief Digital Health Officer Christina Igasto at Australian Healthcare Week
Calendar Events Health News Research and Education Spotlight 

Join Western Sydney Local Health District’s Chief Digital Health Officer Christina Igasto at Australian Healthcare Week

21 Feb, 2023, 2:32 pm21 Feb, 2023, 3:00 pm Natalie Noordhuis

We are excited to announce that Western Sydney Local Health District’s Chief Digital Health Officer Christina Igasto will be part

It’s hot! Stay safe during the heat in western Sydney with these tips
Health News Population Health Spotlight Top 4 Weather 

It’s hot! Stay safe during the heat in western Sydney with these tips

17 Feb, 2023, 2:03 pm17 Feb, 2023, 2:27 pm Natalie Noordhuis
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

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‘Building an environment of cultural safety’: Western Sydney Local Health District holds Aboriginal Staff Conference
Aboriginal health Events Featured News Our People Spotlight 

‘Building an environment of cultural safety’: Western Sydney Local Health District holds Aboriginal Staff Conference

02 Mar, 2023, 10:22 am02 Mar, 2023, 10:57 am Natalie Noordhuis

Over 120 staff members and managers from Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) gathered at the ParkRoyal in Parramatta for

Join Western Sydney Local Health District’s Chief Digital Health Officer Christina Igasto at Australian Healthcare Week
Calendar Events Health News Research and Education Spotlight 

Join Western Sydney Local Health District’s Chief Digital Health Officer Christina Igasto at Australian Healthcare Week

21 Feb, 2023, 2:32 pm21 Feb, 2023, 3:00 pm Natalie Noordhuis
‘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
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AlertsView All

  • Measles alert for western Sydney

    Measles alert for western Sydney

    29 Mar, 2023, 11:41 am29 Mar, 2023, 11:42 am Alyssa Terese
  • 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

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