Call don’t fall
For elderly or frail patients their stay in hospital can be extended or even complicated if they experience a fall.
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Author: Jenny Harrison
Make your vote count!
It’s time to let your fingers do the talking by voting for the NewsLocal People’s Choice Award.
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Cystic fibrosis team finish 14 km fun run
Three members of Westmead Hospital’s cystic fibrosis unit all crossed the finishing line at the City2Surf fun run or walk recently.
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Never behind the eight ball
The number 8 is regarded the luckiest number in Chinese culture. Luck can also be perceived as longevity, contentment, successful and happiness to name a few and that is what a volunteer at Blacktown Hospital experiences and shares each day.
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Sensory garden springs to life
There’s a spring in Blacktown Hospital’s dementia patient’s steps as the new sensory garden is complete and has sprung to life, just in time for the warmer weather.
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Westmead becomes media central for 25 millionth resident
Westmead Hospital became media central accommodating SBS and ABC news as well as The Australian newspaper to announce Australia reaching the 25 million population landmark.
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Digging deep for farmers
Westmead Hospital is often the nominated hospital to receive patients involved in a disaster or major trauma.
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Westmead cardiologists receive prestigious award
In an unprecedented achievement, two Westmead Hospital cardiologist scientists have won young investigator prizes at the 2018 Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) Annual Scientific meeting recently.
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Students led by correct techniques
For the first time ever, medical students from the Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health were taught techniques on how to teach their patients the correct use of inhaler devices.
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Inspiring journey for triplet family
First time parents Tatiana and Neil Jones feels are excited and looking forward to taking their babies home and introducing them to their extended families.
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