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NSW further expands access to Japanese Encephalitis vaccine

27 Jan, 2023, 10:18 am27 Jan, 2023, 10:18 am Jessica Chahine

NSW is further expanding free access to Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine to ensure residents living in high-risk regional areas are

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Western Sydney Wanderers exclusive ticket offer for health heroes

02 Mar, 2022, 12:10 pm09 Mar, 2022, 8:22 am Jessica Chahine

The Western Sydney Wanderers are offering tickets to Saturday’s games in an exclusive offer for Western Sydney Local Health District

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“I love it to this day”: Legend of preadmission clinic retires after five decades

21 Feb, 2022, 4:07 pm24 Feb, 2022, 10:57 am Jessica Chahine

After nearly 50 years in nursing including 24 in Westmead Hospital’s preadmission clinic, Jeanne Beatty is hanging up her scrubs.

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Specialist powdered infant formula recall

21 Feb, 2022, 10:04 am21 Feb, 2022, 12:39 pm Jessica Chahine

A precautionary national recall of some specialist powdered infant formula products is being conducted by Food Standards Australia New Zealand

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COVID-19 Update – 1,037 cases in western Sydney – Friday, 18 February 2022

18 Feb, 2022, 11:15 am21 Feb, 2022, 2:41 pm Jessica Chahine

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a

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COVID-19 Update – NSW hospital cases drop to lowest in six weeks – Thursday, 17 February 2022

17 Feb, 2022, 11:18 am18 Feb, 2022, 11:13 am Jessica Chahine

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a

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COVID-19 Update – 1,281 total cases in western Sydney – Wednesday, 16 February 2022

16 Feb, 2022, 11:24 am17 Feb, 2022, 11:18 am Jessica Chahine

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a

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COVID-19 Update – 1,649 cases admitted to hospital in NSW, 776 total cases in western Sydney – Monday, 14 February 2022

14 Feb, 2022, 11:33 am15 Feb, 2022, 5:03 pm Jessica Chahine

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a

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Last chance for aspiring Aboriginal nurses and midwives to apply for scholarships

11 Feb, 2022, 7:24 pm11 Feb, 2022, 7:30 pm Jessica Chahine

The NSW Government is calling on aspiring nurses and midwives from Aboriginal communities to apply for the 2022 cadetship and

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COVID-19 Update – Pop-up vaccination hub at the NRL All Stars game 4 – 8pm tomorrow at CommBank Stadium, 1,071 total cases in western Sydney – Friday, 11 February 2022

11 Feb, 2022, 1:04 pm14 Feb, 2022, 11:34 am Jessica Chahine

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a

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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
  • 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
  • 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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