Everything that's happening around WSLHD
This week is National Volunteers Week (17 – 23 May) and Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is recognising the hundreds of volunteers who have dedicated time, service and care to our hospitals and patients.
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Medical terminology is difficult for most people to understand. It’s even more difficult when you’re at the emergency department (ED)
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A registered nurse from Blacktown Hospital, another from Westmead Hospital, and an Aboriginal Chronic Care nurse have accumulated more than 140 years of caring for patients and their families in western Sydney.
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Westmead Hospital and Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Mental Health Services administrative staff were acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to patients and communities.
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The WSLHD Community and Consumer Partnership Framework 2021-2025 was launched on Friday 30 April with the WSLHD board, executive, Western Sydney community and consumer leaders at the Atura Hotel in Blacktown.
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Liz MacKintosh was the first volunteer back to visit patients at Mount Druitt’s Supportive and Palliative Care Unit after 12 months of suspended face-to-face visiting patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Melaleuca Unit has transformed a space into a fit-for-purpose gym complete with a strength machine, CrossFit walking machine, punching bag, basketball ring and even Bluetooth wireless headsets so patients can listen to music or podcasts while working out.
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The BreastScreen NSW mobile van is returning to Stanhope Village, 2 Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens from Tuesday, 27 April until Friday, 21 May 2021.
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Westmead Hospital Women’s & Newborn Health “Skin-to-Skin” program has gained traction since its inception in 2015 with 4000 mothers and babies connecting via the technique.
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Western Sydney Diabetes and Healthy Living Toongabbie (HLT) are hosting an online community forum with health experts to address gestational diabetes, pregnancy myths, dos and don’ts. The online forum called Gestational Diabetes: What to Expect When You’re Expecting via Facebook or Zoom will be held on Thursday, 25 March from 7pm – 8.30pm.
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