Polina Matveycheva

Innovative pilot helps new nursing and midwifery leaders deliver world-class care

15 Apr, 2021, 2:38 pm15 Apr, 2021, 2:41 pm Polina Matveycheva

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has embarked on a new and exciting journey of growing our next generation of

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Trailblazing Westmead cardiologist Sarah Zaman encourages female scientists to pursue their dreams on International Women’s Day

08 Mar, 2021, 8:31 am10 Mar, 2021, 4:13 pm Polina Matveycheva

One of only 17 female interventional cardiologists and leading an Australian-first study into heart disease in young women, Associate Professor Zaman wants to make a difference.

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300 nursing and midwifery graduates join Western Sydney

11 Feb, 2021, 4:00 pm12 Feb, 2021, 3:08 pm Polina Matveycheva gradstart, registered midwife, registered nurse

These new graduate nurses and midwives will be an important addition to the Western Sydney

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Bilingual educators support communities to stop female genital mutilation in Australia

05 Feb, 2021, 2:00 pm05 Feb, 2021, 3:46 pm Polina Matveycheva

February 6 marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM/C) – and Multicultural Health team members are eager to spread the word about the NSW educational program on FGM/C.

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Westmead nurse swims in memory of patient to raise money for cancer

03 Feb, 2021, 3:04 pm03 Feb, 2021, 3:39 pm Polina Matveycheva brain cancer, cancer

After Robert Prasad passed away, his wife Steph asked family and friends to donate to the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation in lieu of sending flowers.

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Western Sydney health workers’ sweet surprise on Australia Day

27 Jan, 2021, 3:33 pm03 Feb, 2021, 3:38 pm Polina Matveycheva Australia Day, Celebrating staff, Health Heroes

More than 4,500 individually packed lamingtons with a heartfelt thank you note were delivered to staff working in Westmead, Auburn, Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals on Australia Day.

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Westmead cardiologist wins young investigator grant to study women’s heart disease

20 Jan, 2021, 3:26 pm07 Mar, 2021, 8:03 pm Polina Matveycheva #heart #treatment #trial #award, csanz, grant, heart disease, research

Heart attacks are commonly known as a problem faced by middle aged or older men with high blood pressure or cholesterol. However, young and healthy women can also be at risk.

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Virtual tour to where you’ll meet your baby

15 Jan, 2021, 12:13 pm15 Jan, 2021, 12:13 pm Polina Matveycheva childbirth, maternity, pregnancy

To help mums-to-be to prepare for childbirth, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has introduced online classes and developed a virtual tour.