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Research pioneer retires after 50 years in medicine
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Research pioneer retires after 50 years in medicine

06 Jul, 2020, 11:03 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Research pioneer retires after 50 years in medicine
PODCAST: Physiotherapists, the only people making COVID-19 patients cough
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PODCAST: Physiotherapists, the only people making COVID-19 patients cough

01 Jul, 2020, 12:08 pm Taylah Massingham Comments Off on PODCAST: Physiotherapists, the only people making COVID-19 patients cough
Western Sydney couple welcomes healthy baby girl in Westmead Hospital’s first planned home birth
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Western Sydney couple welcomes healthy baby girl in Westmead Hospital’s first planned home birth

28 Jun, 2020, 8:32 am Sia Anthopoulos Comments Off on Western Sydney couple welcomes healthy baby girl in Westmead Hospital’s first planned home birth
Personalised strategies guard those at increased risk of COVID-19 in western Sydney
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Personalised strategies guard those at increased risk of COVID-19 in western Sydney

06 Jul, 2020, 3:05 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Personalised strategies guard those at increased risk of COVID-19 in western Sydney
Businesses and community organisations urged to remain COVID safe
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Businesses and community organisations urged to remain COVID safe

03 Jul, 2020, 3:14 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Businesses and community organisations urged to remain COVID safe
COVID-19 drive-through clinic opens in Carlingford
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COVID-19 drive-through clinic opens in Carlingford

26 Jun, 2020, 2:52 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on COVID-19 drive-through clinic opens in Carlingford
Skip a sip for Westmead Hospital and patients fighting cancer
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Skip a sip for Westmead Hospital and patients fighting cancer

25 Jun, 2020, 2:53 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Skip a sip for Westmead Hospital and patients fighting cancer

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Personalised strategies guard those at increased risk of COVID-19 in western Sydney
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Personalised strategies guard those at increased risk of COVID-19 in western Sydney

06 Jul, 2020, 3:05 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Personalised strategies guard those at increased risk of COVID-19 in western Sydney
Research pioneer retires after 50 years in medicine
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Research pioneer retires after 50 years in medicine

06 Jul, 2020, 11:03 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Research pioneer retires after 50 years in medicine
Stay COVID-19 safe as restrictions eased
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Stay COVID-19 safe as restrictions eased

01 Jul, 2020, 11:06 am Taylah Massingham Comments Off on Stay COVID-19 safe as restrictions eased
Western Sydney couple welcomes healthy baby girl in Westmead Hospital’s first planned home birth
Featured News Westmead Hospital Westmead Women's and Newborn 

Western Sydney couple welcomes healthy baby girl in Westmead Hospital’s first planned home birth

28 Jun, 2020, 8:32 am Sia Anthopoulos Comments Off on Western Sydney couple welcomes healthy baby girl in Westmead Hospital’s first planned home birth
COVID-19 drive-through clinic opens in Carlingford
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COVID-19 drive-through clinic opens in Carlingford

26 Jun, 2020, 2:52 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on COVID-19 drive-through clinic opens in Carlingford
Skip a sip for Westmead Hospital and patients fighting cancer
News Top 4 

Skip a sip for Westmead Hospital and patients fighting cancer

25 Jun, 2020, 2:53 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Skip a sip for Westmead Hospital and patients fighting cancer
Melbourne COVID hot spot residents urged to avoid NSW
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Melbourne COVID hot spot residents urged to avoid NSW

25 Jun, 2020, 1:20 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Melbourne COVID hot spot residents urged to avoid NSW
Charter Hall and Western Sydney University’s Westmead Innovation Quarter receives Development Approval
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Charter Hall and Western Sydney University’s Westmead Innovation Quarter receives Development Approval

24 Jun, 2020, 2:16 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Charter Hall and Western Sydney University’s Westmead Innovation Quarter receives Development Approval

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Research pioneer retires after 50 years in medicine
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Research pioneer retires after 50 years in medicine

06 Jul, 2020, 11:03 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Research pioneer retires after 50 years in medicine

Prof Leeder oversaw incredible growth of the Western Sydney research network.

PODCAST: Physiotherapists, the only people making COVID-19 patients cough
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PODCAST: Physiotherapists, the only people making COVID-19 patients cough

01 Jul, 2020, 12:08 pm Taylah Massingham Comments Off on PODCAST: Physiotherapists, the only people making COVID-19 patients cough
Wellness Warriors support almost 5,000 staff through COVID-19
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Wellness Warriors support almost 5,000 staff through COVID-19

23 Jun, 2020, 12:47 pm Taylah Massingham Comments Off on Wellness Warriors support almost 5,000 staff through COVID-19
Public health heroes reflect on unforgettable year so far
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Public health heroes reflect on unforgettable year so far

23 Jun, 2020, 10:00 am Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Public health heroes reflect on unforgettable year so far
Secret Lives of Staff: Research guru finds mindfulness in art
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Secret Lives of Staff: Research guru finds mindfulness in art

22 Jun, 2020, 12:00 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Secret Lives of Staff: Research guru finds mindfulness in art

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PODCAST: Physiotherapists, the only people making COVID-19 patients cough
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PODCAST: Physiotherapists, the only people making COVID-19 patients cough

Public health heroes reflect on unforgettable year so far
Featured Our employees Population Health Spotlight 

Public health heroes reflect on unforgettable year so far

Secret Lives of Staff: Research guru finds mindfulness in art
Featured Our employees Spotlight 

Secret Lives of Staff: Research guru finds mindfulness in art

Western Sydney youth talk life under ‘big rona’
People Spotlight Top 4 

Western Sydney youth talk life under ‘big rona’

Important patient information now available in eight languages
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Important patient information now available in eight languages

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Businesses and community organisations urged to remain COVID safe
Health Top 4 

Businesses and community organisations urged to remain COVID safe

03 Jul, 2020, 3:14 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Businesses and community organisations urged to remain COVID safe

NSW businesses and community organisations are being reminded to comply with the State’s public health orders, with thousands more expected to reopen their doors to customers this weekend.

Stay COVID-19 safe as restrictions eased
Health News 

Stay COVID-19 safe as restrictions eased

01 Jul, 2020, 11:06 am Taylah Massingham Comments Off on Stay COVID-19 safe as restrictions eased
Hitting the ski slopes in a COVID safe way
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Hitting the ski slopes in a COVID safe way

22 Jun, 2020, 9:16 am Taylah Massingham Comments Off on Hitting the ski slopes in a COVID safe way

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COVID-19 inspires free infection and immunity masterclasses
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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

The series will launch later this month and can be viewed at your own convenience.

‘You can always count on us’ – celebrating our cleaners on Cleaners Day
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‘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
Join the conversation and help stop elder abuse
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Join the conversation and help stop elder abuse

12 Jun, 2020, 4:55 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Join the conversation and help stop elder abuse

AlertsView All

  • Eight new cases of COVID-19 in NSW

    Eight new cases of COVID-19 in NSW

    02 Jul, 2020, 2:59 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Eight new cases of COVID-19 in NSW
  • 14 new cases of COVID-19 in NSW

    14 new cases of COVID-19 in NSW

    01 Jul, 2020, 11:12 am Taylah Massingham Comments Off on 14 new cases of COVID-19 in NSW
  • Six new cases of COVID-19 in NSW

    Six new cases of COVID-19 in NSW

    28 Jun, 2020, 8:20 am Sia Anthopoulos Comments Off on Six new cases of COVID-19 in NSW
  • Two new cases of COVID-19 in NSW

    Two new cases of COVID-19 in NSW

    22 Jun, 2020, 11:18 am Taylah Massingham Comments Off on Two new cases of COVID-19 in NSW

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