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Unique approach from western Sydney researchers uncovers new COVID-19 truths to help the future of healthcare

13 Dec, 2022, 4:15 pm13 Dec, 2022, 4:17 pm Sarah Mason

Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHD) Epidemiology and Health Analytics team in collaboration with Dr Nicky Gilroy, Dr Thomas Solano

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World class virtual care in Western Sydney Local Health District offers help at home for patients, including, Gus Baecker…

13 Dec, 2022, 1:13 pm15 Dec, 2022, 1:29 pm Sarah Mason

Virtual Care in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a safe, easy and convenient way to get the medical

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Community Health Health Mental Health News Population Health Top 4 

Good times brewing in western Sydney with free barista training for young people in need of mental health support

13 Dec, 2022, 10:57 am13 Dec, 2022, 11:00 am Sarah Mason

Barista training is on tap for young people in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) who need a helping hand

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Aboriginal health Featured Health News Nursing & Midwifery Our People Westmead Hospital Women’s and Newborn 

Winning year for Westmead Hospital’s Courtney James

13 Dec, 2022, 10:20 am13 Dec, 2022, 3:12 pm Sarah Mason

It’s been a stellar 2022 for Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHD) Courtney James who is a registered midwife working

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Western Sydney community urged to stay alert for meningococcal symptoms

06 Dec, 2022, 12:14 pm06 Dec, 2022, 12:20 pm Sarah Mason

NSW Health is urging parents and young people to be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal disease and act immediately

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Featured Health News Our People Research Research and Education Spotlight Westmead Hospital 

Unique collaboration at Westmead Hospital transferring human tissue from surgery to lab

18 Nov, 2022, 1:02 pm18 Nov, 2022, 1:02 pm Sarah Mason

A ground-breaking partnership has been formed between Westmead Hospital surgeons and the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) team to

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Auburn Community Health Events Featured Health News Our People Spotlight 

Auburn Hospital celebrates stellar staff and amazing achievements at annual Quality Awards

15 Nov, 2022, 4:25 pm16 Nov, 2022, 11:30 am Sarah Mason

The winners of the Auburn Quality Awards (AQuA) in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) have been decided! Congratulations to

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Alerts Community Health In the media 

National recall of some poppy seeds

15 Nov, 2022, 4:10 pm15 Nov, 2022, 4:10 pm Sarah Mason

People are now advised to check the poppy seeds in their kitchens following a nationwide recall of poppy seed products

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Events News Spotlight Top 4 

Lest we forget: Western Sydney Local Health District’s special Remembrance Day services

11 Nov, 2022, 1:40 pm11 Nov, 2022, 5:08 pm Sarah Mason

Auburn, Blacktown, Mount Druitt and Westmead Hospitals in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) marked Remembrance Day in separate, very

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Alerts Community Health Government Health Spotlight 

Building brighter beginnings for NSW children

31 Oct, 2022, 1:18 pm02 Nov, 2022, 4:11 pm Sarah Mason

Families in NSW are set to benefit from a series of new videos designed to support children and parents through

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    Measles alert for western Sydney

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    NSW further expands access to Japanese Encephalitis vaccine

    27 Jan, 2023, 10:18 am27 Jan, 2023, 10:18 am Jessica Chahine
  • Viral gastroenteritis on the rise in NSW

    Viral gastroenteritis on the rise in NSW

    18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm Alyssa Terese
  • Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate

    Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate

    17 Jan, 2023, 3:11 pm17 Jan, 2023, 3:29 pm Alyssa Terese

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