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Measles alert for western Sydney

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

NSW Health is urging people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after a western Sydney infant diagnosed

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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

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Early works start on new Rouse Hill Hospital

02 Mar, 2023, 2:45 pm02 Mar, 2023, 3:07 pm Alyssa Terese

The $300 million Rouse Hill Hospital is a step closer, with the first sod turned and early works set to

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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

Can an app help stop five million Australians from having a stroke? Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) stroke nurse

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New mother and baby mental health unit completed at Westmead Hospital

02 Mar, 2023, 8:23 am02 Mar, 2023, 8:23 am Alyssa Terese

Pregnant women and new mothers experiencing mental illness will have access to specialist care alongside their babies at the state’s

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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

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Viral gastroenteritis on the rise in NSW

18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm Alyssa Terese

People in NSW are encouraged to stay on alert for symptoms of gastroenteritis, with testing and hospital data showing a

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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

79-year-old western Sydney local Shirley, who lives with a chronic lung condition, says her health and age were no barrier

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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

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

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Community Health News 

Talk early, talk often: How to communicate with your children about sex

23 Dec, 2022, 2:51 pm23 Dec, 2022, 2:57 pm Alyssa Terese

If you are a parent or carer, it is never too soon to start having conversations with your children about

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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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