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Westmead Emergency opens new era for Western Sydney healthcare

17 Feb, 2021, 2:34 pm17 Feb, 2021, 2:57 pm Paul Roberts

A 42-year service closed its doors this morning then instantly re-opened a new era as Westmead Hospital’s Emergency Department relocated to its new high-tech home.

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Redevelopment Top 4 Westmead Redevelopment 

Breathtaking Westmead art branches out to honour nature’s role

23 Dec, 2020, 4:15 pm23 Dec, 2020, 4:15 pm Paul Roberts

A 16-metre tall piece titled A Tree Full of Life stands near the front entrance of Westmead’s new hospital, testament to the artist’s love and respect for nature and all life in it.

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Featured Redevelopment Westmead Redevelopment 

Compassion and vision powers summer Precinct Post

15 Dec, 2020, 4:04 pm18 Dec, 2020, 5:36 pm Paul Roberts

The Precinct Post summer 2020-21 edition is green for go. So whether its operational, artistic or visionary, the latest Post showcasing the Westmead Health Precinct has something for everyone. Sit back and enjoy the read.

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People Redevelopment Top 4 Westmead Redevelopment 

University of Sydney vice-chancellor leaves behind vast legacy

14 Dec, 2020, 5:12 pm15 Dec, 2020, 9:00 am Paul Roberts

Westmead will always remain in the heart of Dr Michael Spence AC.

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In the media News Redevelopment Westmead Redevelopment 

Westmead partners proud of project prize for health

10 Dec, 2020, 7:45 am10 Dec, 2020, 3:59 pm Paul Roberts

The Central Acute Services Building (CASB) was honoured with its first major award when announced as 2020 Health Project of the Year at the annual Boomtown! Property & Infrastructure Summit at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.

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Redevelopment Top 4 Westmead Hospital Westmead Redevelopment 

Proud Westmead staff put new high-tech hospital to test

01 Dec, 2020, 4:19 pm01 Dec, 2020, 4:19 pm Paul Roberts

Staff tours over four days of the Central Acute Services Building proved one thing – there’s growing excitement and support for the 14-level centrepiece of the Westmead Health Precinct.

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Featured Our employees People Westmead Redevelopment 

District welcomes new cadets amid precinct’s place of culture

18 Nov, 2020, 4:29 pm19 Nov, 2020, 4:10 pm Paul Roberts

Westmead Health Precinct’s Cultural Gathering Place provided a perfect backdrop as eight Aboriginal cadets were welcomed into the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) family.

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Featured Westmead Redevelopment 

Nicole’s Westmead creation continues First Nations conversation

17 Nov, 2020, 10:45 am17 Nov, 2020, 10:45 am Paul Roberts

Artist Nicole Monks discusses her collaborative work in Westmead’s Central Acute Services Building’s Cultural Gathering Place and why it was created to start a conversation within the community.

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Events Top 4 Westmead Redevelopment 

Alison’s fully charged for Ride to Work Day

21 Oct, 2020, 7:00 am27 Oct, 2020, 2:28 pm Paul Roberts

After a five-year hiatus of juggling work and a young family, Dr Alison Williams is back on the pedals to support Ride to Work Day on her electric bike.

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Events News Westmead Hospital Westmead Redevelopment 

Westmead dentist pushes COVID aside to rejoin riding revolution

12 Oct, 2020, 7:05 am06 Oct, 2020, 4:23 pm Paul Roberts

COVID prevention and the quest for fitness have led to a pedal power revolution. See how dentist Michelle McNab is taking up the Biketober challenge at Westmead Hospital.

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