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Author: Polina Matveycheva

News Top 4 Westmead Hospital Women’s and Newborn 

Twins the size of small rockmelons – how our neonatal ICU cares for the most precious of babies

26 Nov, 2021, 1:16 pm03 Dec, 2021, 6:03 pm Polina Matveycheva

Going into spontaneous labour nine weeks before the due date was not how Sally Andrews envisaged becoming a mother. On

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News Our People Top 4 

Celebrating carers, the unsung heroes of the healthcare system

15 Oct, 2021, 3:34 pm15 Oct, 2021, 6:31 pm Polina Matveycheva

Every week informal carers provide 42 million hours of care to loved ones

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Giving back to our health heroes with wellness being celebrated at Westmead Hospital

15 Oct, 2021, 2:56 pm15 Oct, 2021, 3:06 pm Polina Matveycheva

While caring for our patients has been our number one priority, we wanted to make sure our staff takes time to care for themselves too

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News Our People Top 4 

Breaking down language barriers for COVID-19 safety messages in western Sydney

30 Sep, 2021, 4:15 pm30 Sep, 2021, 5:52 pm Polina Matveycheva

Translated information is critical for at least 50 per cent of the population in western Sydney who come from a culturally or linguistically diverse background

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Health Our patients Our People Top 4 

“You don’t have to struggle living with dementia”: Five tips to make your loved one’s life easier from advocate with early-onset dementia

20 Sep, 2021, 12:47 pm20 Sep, 2021, 12:55 pm Polina Matveycheva

Donna Lee was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at 52 and instead of ‘living her life in a bubble’, she’s become

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Events Our People Top 4 

Proud Westmead Hospital mums send their sons to Tokyo Games

22 Jul, 2021, 1:04 pm26 Jul, 2021, 6:55 pm Polina Matveycheva

Both Suzanne and Lisa’s families are planning to cheer for their sons while having parties over video calls with family members and friends.

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How western Sydney is understanding the health needs of our newest Australians – Refugee Week 2021

23 Jun, 2021, 4:05 pm23 Jun, 2021, 5:05 pm Polina Matveycheva

With the arrival of the newest Australians, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has endeavoured to ensure these people are reached and meet their health needs.

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Featured News Our People 

92-year-old western Sydney resident makes his own COVID-19 vaccination merch

22 Jun, 2021, 11:15 am22 Jun, 2021, 2:07 pm Polina Matveycheva

Colin celebrated booking his first appointment at the Blacktown Hospital clinic by making a custom shirt and cap reading: “Go for it!”

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Our People Top 4 

“I woke up with my right eye completely blind” – 24-year-old mum shares her multiple sclerosis journey

18 Jun, 2021, 3:00 pm22 Jun, 2021, 4:08 pm Polina Matveycheva

One day Serene Ismail woke up with no vision in her right eye. Just a few days into her married

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Food Spotlight Top 4 

Rare and bizarre allergies you need to know about

17 Jun, 2021, 2:34 pm18 Jun, 2021, 2:58 pm Polina Matveycheva

If playing with a friendly neighbour’s dog makes your eyes water and itch, it could be a sign of an allergic reaction – but don’t get discouraged from having a furry friend of your own just yet.

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