Skip to content
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Latest:
  • New information on Monkeypox in Australia
  • Getting to know three of Westmead Hospital’s long-standing volunteers
  • Special salute to the volunteers of Western Sydney Local Health District
  • Western Sydney health partnership receives $10.9 million boost to revolutionise urgent and emergency care
  • IDAHOBIT 2022: western Sydney doctor says “If they have a bad experience we can help them to navigate the health system.”
The Pulse Your western Sydney health news

thepulse.org.au

Everything that's happening around WSLHD

  • News
  • Our People
  • Research
  • Westmead Health Precinct
  • Aboriginal health
  • Women’s and Newborn
  • Podcast
  • Contact Us

Author: Sarah Aldridge

News 

COVID-19 Update, 1 August – Residents in Cumberland, Blacktown and Parramatta LGA urged to get tested if showing even mild symptoms

01 Aug, 2021, 11:21 am01 Aug, 2021, 11:21 am Sarah Aldridge

NSW recorded 239 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Of these locally

Read more
News 

COVID-19 Update – New venues of concern in western Sydney as NSW records 210 new cases – Saturday, 31 July 2021

31 Jul, 2021, 11:15 am02 Aug, 2021, 8:22 am Sarah Aldridge

NSW recorded 210 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Of these locally

Read more
Alerts News 

Public Health Alert – Multiple western Sydney venues of concern including Auburn, Merrylands, Smithfield and more – Thursday, 8 July 2021

08 Jul, 2021, 10:00 pm10 Jul, 2021, 3:57 pm Sarah Aldridge

NSW Health has been notified of a number of new venues of concern visited by confirmed cases of COVID‑19. Anyone

Read more
Alerts News 

Restriction changes for Greater Sydney

02 Jan, 2021, 6:18 pm02 Jan, 2021, 6:18 pm Sarah Aldridge

Face masks will be mandatory in the some indoor settings in Greater Sydney.

Read more
Alerts 

Three new cases in Western Sydney, January 1

01 Jan, 2021, 11:19 am01 Jan, 2021, 11:40 am Sarah Aldridge

Residents of western Sydney are asked to be vigilant.

Read more
Community Health News Top 4 

New booklet helps kids with their COVID-19 test

24 Dec, 2020, 9:47 am12 Jan, 2021, 3:14 pm Sarah Aldridge

New booklet helps kids 3-5 prepare for a COVID-19 test.

Read more

AlertsView All

  • New information on Monkeypox in Australia

    New information on Monkeypox in Australia

    20 May, 2022, 11:52 am20 May, 2022, 11:52 am Sia Anthopoulos
  • an elderly woman getting a vaccine

    Western Sydney seniors urged to prepare for flu season

    09 May, 2022, 7:38 am09 May, 2022, 7:45 am Alyssa Terese
  • photo of woman in gray shirt

    Adolescent vaccines available in pharmacies throughout western Sydney to support NSW Health School Vaccination Program

    07 May, 2022, 8:48 am07 May, 2022, 8:49 am Alyssa Terese
  • People urged to get vaccinated in western Sydney as flu cases rise

    People urged to get vaccinated in western Sydney as flu cases rise

    05 May, 2022, 12:03 pm05 May, 2022, 12:04 pm Alyssa Terese

Podcast

Western Sydney Health Check

Facebook

One Touch Access

Subscribe

Subscribers to The Pulse will receive regular emails about top stories, news and events from Western Sydney Local Health District. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Meet the Board

The Western Sydney Local Health District Board is chaired by Richard Alcock and twelve Board Members who bring a wealth of experience and local knowledge to the management of our LHD.

Meet the WSLHD Board Members

Most viewed

  • New information on Monkeypox in Australia
  • New videos address the ABCs of safe sex for Indian community
  • 120,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations on offer as Qudos Bank Arena becomes the biggest mass vax hub in NSW
  • BOOK NOW: Almost 50,000 Pfizer vaccinations for authorised workers on offer at Qudos Bank Arena this week
  • Western Sydney health partnership receives $10.9 million boost to revolutionise urgent and emergency care

Featured Video

Directions to the new Westmead Hospital Emergency Department

About Us

Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to delivering world class healthcare to support the health and wellbeing of our community. We aim to work together to make our community the healthiest in NSW.

Subscribe

Subscribe to The Pulse will receive regular emails about top stories, news and events from Western Sydney Local Health District. You can unsubscribe at any time.
WSLHD Logo

Useful Links

  • Western Sydney Local Health District
  • Better West Strategic Priorities
  • Westmead Redevelopment
  • BMDH Project
  • Western Sydney Diabetes
  • Westmead Hospital Foundation
  • Better Foundation
  • WentWest

Submissions

Stories should be submitted via WSLHD-ThePulse@health.nsw.gov.au, and be at least 150 words long.

Stories may be edited for length, quality, clarity and relevance.

Photos must be high resolution and include correctly spelled captions with names from left to right.

Publication is at the discretion of the WSLHD Chief Executive.

Contact

  • Corporate Communications
  • Email: wslhd-thepulse@health.nsw.gov.au

Disclaimers, Privacy and Copyright

Read the Disclaimers, Privacy and Copyright notice

Copyright WSLHD. All times are AET.