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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.

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Auburn Featured People Population Health 

Dad of rescued toddler says ‘never stop watching after your kid’

15 Jan, 2021, 9:00 am15 Jan, 2021, 11:29 am Polina Matveycheva Auburn Hospital, emergency

For the Wong family, November 10 will never be just another day in the calendar. What started as a regular

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Events Featured Our employees Our patients People Westmead Hospital 

Grateful Santa visits Westmead on Christmas morning

25 Dec, 2020, 2:19 pm25 Dec, 2020, 2:38 pm Polina Matveycheva

Meet Alastair Graham, Westmead Cancer Centre patient by day and Santa Claus by night.

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Community Health Health Population Health Top 4 

Safe gatherings at Christmas

24 Dec, 2020, 1:44 pm24 Dec, 2020, 2:19 pm Polina Matveycheva

2020 has been a challenging year. Limited gatherings and closed borders made it tough for families and friends to meet

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Featured Our employees People 

Secret lives of staff: How a love for dogs grew into running a volunteer organisation

23 Dec, 2020, 3:15 pm23 Dec, 2020, 3:30 pm Polina Matveycheva

Expectations versus reality: Having a greyhound as a family dog does not mean you’ll need to take them for 10 kilometer jogs every day.

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Community Health Featured Population Health 

Gift and game ideas for a healthier 2021

19 Dec, 2020, 12:05 pm23 Dec, 2020, 2:16 pm Polina Matveycheva

With friends and family at home, the festive season is a great opportunity for everyone to get outside and enjoy some fun physical activities.

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Featured Spotlight Technology 

Virtual memorial service brings families together to honour loved ones

18 Dec, 2020, 4:00 pm18 Dec, 2020, 4:06 pm Polina Matveycheva

A virtual memorial service is a new way for families to honour loved ones

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AlertsView All

  • Three new cases in NSW, January 11

    Three new cases in NSW, January 11

    11 Jan, 2021, 11:25 am Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Three new cases in NSW, January 11
  • Four new cases in NSW, January 8

    Four new cases in NSW, January 8

    08 Jan, 2021, 11:19 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Four new cases in NSW, January 8
  • No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19

    No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19

    07 Jan, 2021, 1:01 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19
  • COVID-19 testing is free for everyone

    COVID-19 testing is free for everyone

    06 Jan, 2021, 3:31 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on COVID-19 testing is free for everyone

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