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Community Health Featured News 

Celebrating a year of taking COVID-19 vaccination to the community

09 May, 2022, 6:21 pm09 May, 2022, 6:22 pm Harrison Vesey

As COVID-19 hit western Sydney by force in 2021, one team was out in the community making sure the most

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Aboriginal health Blacktown Mount Druitt Mental Health News Research Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

$2.8 million to reduce emergency wait times in western Sydney hospitals

04 May, 2022, 3:07 pm07 May, 2022, 7:36 am Harrison Vesey

Westmead, Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals are the subject of a new $2.8 million research project that aims to improve

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News Top 4 

Changed hours at western Sydney COVID-19 vaccination clinics

02 May, 2022, 2:25 pm02 May, 2022, 2:26 pm Harrison Vesey

If it’s been three months since your second dose then get your booster today.

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Featured Mental Health News Redevelopment Westmead Health Precinct 

$460 million overhaul of mental health care in western Sydney

02 May, 2022, 10:06 am02 May, 2022, 10:20 am Harrison Vesey

The state’s largest integrated mental health complex will be built at Westmead Health Precinct.

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Events Our People Top 4 

Puppies and activity packs: Patient Experience Week finds power in sharing stories

29 Apr, 2022, 2:25 pm02 May, 2022, 10:11 am Harrison Vesey

The annual event celebrates healthcare staff and their vital work every day in patient experience.

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Featured Our People Spotlight Westmead Hospital 

From Westmead Hospital to the world: Junior singing sensation releases professional debut

28 Apr, 2022, 2:18 pm28 Apr, 2022, 2:19 pm Harrison Vesey

Two years after winning our hearts, Matthew Dino is making more music.

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Auburn Blacktown Mount Druitt Events Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Lest We Forget: Staff, patients and visitors pay their respects for Anzac Day

26 Apr, 2022, 4:08 pm29 Apr, 2022, 2:59 pm Harrison Vesey

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Events News Top 4 

Join us to commemorate Anzac Day 2022 at Western Sydney Local Health District

20 Apr, 2022, 12:17 pm26 Apr, 2022, 12:33 pm Harrison Vesey

Patients and visitors are invited to join staff in paying their respects.

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Community Health Featured News Westmead Hospital 

47,000 rapid antigen tests delivered to 300 disability group homes in western Sydney

31 Mar, 2022, 2:40 pm01 Apr, 2022, 2:50 pm Harrison Vesey

The kits help provide an extra layer of protection to those most at risk.

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Featured News Westmead Hospital 

Women alerted to BreastScreen NSW service change in Blacktown

25 Mar, 2022, 7:00 am24 Mar, 2022, 3:22 pm Harrison Vesey

The mobile screening van will be at Stanhope Village in April and May.

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  • 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
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    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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