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‘A beautiful, honourable job’: How Nicole Winters and her team are transforming palliative care for Aboriginal patients

24 May, 2023, 2:39 pm24 May, 2023, 2:39 pm Natalie Noordhuis

Nicole Winters is a Senior Aboriginal Health Worker in palliative care at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals. Each time her

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Blacktown Mount Druitt News Our People Our volunteers Top 4 

Humans of the Hospital: Anne Goncalves

24 May, 2023, 12:16 pm24 May, 2023, 12:16 pm Natalie Noordhuis

“I think it is a gift to be a palliative care volunteer.  “The word I use is privilege, rather than

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Featured News Our People Our volunteers Westmead Hospital 

Forensic dentist Selina Leow had her arm amputated after a cancer diagnosis – now she’s helping the community as a Westmead Hospital buggy driver

19 May, 2023, 4:03 pm19 May, 2023, 4:03 pm Natalie Noordhuis

It seems impossible to believe when speaking with Selina Leow that one person can have so many incredible achievements and

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Humans of the Hospital: Monica Holyoak

18 May, 2023, 12:07 pm18 May, 2023, 12:07 pm Natalie Noordhuis

“After I became a widow, I needed something to do and someone suggested volunteering here at Mount Druitt Hospital. If

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‘Eye-opening’: Western Sydney Local Health District leads the way on new key research about vaping in schools

17 May, 2023, 4:54 pm17 May, 2023, 4:54 pm Natalie Noordhuis

Spearheading ground-breaking research on adolescent e-cigarette use, Professor Smita Shah OAM and her team from the Prevention Education and Research

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‘A selfless act of kindness’: Blacktown Hospital volunteers celebrated as the spirit and soul of the hospital

17 May, 2023, 2:04 pm18 May, 2023, 12:01 pm Natalie Noordhuis

Volunteers have spent decades fundraising and supporting the patients and visitors at Blacktown Hospital, and this National Volunteer Week they

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Featured News Our People Our volunteers Westmead Hospital 

Meet Margaret and Michael, the married volunteers who have been caring for Westmead Hospital for over 30 years

17 May, 2023, 12:23 pm17 May, 2023, 12:23 pm Natalie Noordhuis

In the mottled sunlight outside the main entrance of Westmead Hospital, Margaret and Michael Sheehan share a quiet moment on

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Auburn News Nursing & Midwifery Our employees Our People Top 4 

Midwives of WSLHD: Lily Bouhadir

10 May, 2023, 2:43 pm16 May, 2023, 5:39 pm Natalie Noordhuis

“I was born at Auburn Hospital, so I have a real connection with this place. I even live nearby! Being

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Blacktown Mount Druitt News Nursing & Midwifery Our employees Our People Top 4 

Renee was born at Blacktown Hospital – now she works there as a midwife with her mum

10 May, 2023, 12:42 pm13 May, 2023, 3:31 pm Natalie Noordhuis

For Jeanette Davies and Renee Keating, Blacktown Hospital holds a special place for their family. Mother Jeanette gave birth to

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Auburn News Nursing & Midwifery Our employees Our People Top 4 

Midwives of WSLHD: Maggie Lee

07 May, 2023, 1:56 pm08 May, 2023, 7:29 am Natalie Noordhuis

“You have to use your heart when being a midwife. “I love babies and I’ve experienced the pain of giving

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