Palliative care is about the whole person, ‘not just a test result’
Palliative care is more about living well than only about dying well.
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Author: Jenny Harrison
Western Sydney bereavement counsellor consults for national body
She provides counselling and support to families across Western Sydney at their time of need – and now Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) bereavement counsellor Kristin Bindley has been appointed as a social work consultant lead for Palliative Care Social Work Australia.
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One-way Hawkesbury Road loop signals light rail’s next stage
Redevelopment around the Westmead Health Precinct will enter a new phase from 1 June when Hawkesbury Road is reduced to one lane one-way northbound to allow the continuation of major works for the Parramatta Light Rail project.
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Westmead Association donates hundreds of personal scrubs to staff
The Westmead Association has generously donated 710 personal scrubs for staff across the hospital as an extra pandemic precaution.
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COVID-19 statistics for NSW, May 26
As at 8pm Monday 25 May 2020, there have been two additional cases of COVID-19 diagnosed since 8pm 24 May, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 3,092.
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High-tech clean machine donated to Blacktown Hospital
The COVID-19 outbreak has seen numerous acts of kindness, including one generous business helping the Western Sydney community by donating specialised equipment to Blacktown Hospital.
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TikTok fun, gifts and a clapping ceremony: celebrating International Nurses Day 2020
Nurses and midwives across Western Sydney Local Health District were showered with love and gifts today to mark International Nurses Day.
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In-flight food touches down at Blacktown Hospital
Most planes are grounded but Blacktown Hospital patients were flying high with delicious in-flight meal last week.
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Hand hygiene more important than ever
Staff from Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals took time out of their busy schedules to focus on the importance of washing their hands for the World Health Organisation (WHO) Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May.
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Every pregnant woman screened for hepatitis B
Did you know that NSW Health’s Hepatitis B Strategy calls for every pregnant woman to be tested for hepatitis B.
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