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Westmead Hospital art exhibition shines light from past into present

08 Mar, 2021, 1:28 pm08 Mar, 2021, 1:28 pm Taylah Massingham

Westmead Health Precinct is alive with art and history after the opening of two exhibitions that unveil a century of

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COVID-19 restrictions to ease at schools

05 Mar, 2021, 10:28 am05 Mar, 2021, 11:09 am Taylah Massingham

Restrictions in NSW schools will be eased to allow parents back on to school grounds, dancing activities to proceed and

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Health News 

Demystifying the health research experience for consumers

03 Feb, 2021, 4:04 pm05 Feb, 2021, 8:56 am Taylah Massingham

Sydney Health Partners has teamed up with hospital consumer groups to produce a unique brochure which encourages consumer involvement in

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Top baby names of 2020 revealed

01 Feb, 2021, 1:45 pm03 Feb, 2021, 10:59 am Taylah Massingham

New data from the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages has revealed that parents favoured more classic names in 2020.

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Health Top 4 

Catch up on school immunisations before the rush

25 Jan, 2021, 1:11 pm25 Jan, 2021, 1:11 pm Taylah Massingham

Parents and carers with children starting NSW childcare, primary or secondary school this year are being urged to ensure they are up to date with their immunisations.

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NSW encouraged to celebrate in a COVID-safe way this Australia Day

25 Jan, 2021, 10:51 am25 Jan, 2021, 10:51 am Taylah Massingham

The NSW Police Force is reminding the community to be celebrate safely this Australia Day, as the state prepares to

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Secret lives of staff: Westmead Hospital nurse by day, rock star by night

05 Jan, 2021, 9:00 am11 Jan, 2021, 11:27 am Taylah Massingham

During the day, he’s a mild-mannered nurse manager in post-anaesthetic care at Westmead Hospital. After-hours, Trevor Court transforms into rock

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Health News 

Summer safety: Tips for a healthy holiday season

23 Dec, 2020, 2:50 pm23 Dec, 2020, 2:50 pm Taylah Massingham

Summer is the perfect time to hit the great outdoors with family and friends. From bushwalks, to beaches, nature can

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Food Health Population Health Top 4 

‘Tis the season to carefully cheer!

22 Dec, 2020, 4:02 pm22 Dec, 2020, 4:02 pm Taylah Massingham

Abundances of food and free flowing drinks are some common hallmarks of the festive season, but it’s important to keep things in moderation to ensure you stay safe and not over-indulge this Christmas.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

09 Dec, 2020, 2:38 pm10 Dec, 2020, 10:04 am Taylah Massingham

Christmas has certainly arrived at Westmead Hospital with the installation of a 12-foot Christmas tree at the hospital’s main entrance.

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  • COVID-19 restrictions to ease at schools

    COVID-19 restrictions to ease at schools

    05 Mar, 2021, 10:28 am05 Mar, 2021, 11:09 am Taylah Massingham
  • COVID-19 restrictions to ease from Friday across Greater Sydney

    COVID-19 restrictions to ease from Friday across Greater Sydney

    24 Feb, 2021, 12:27 pm24 Feb, 2021, 3:27 pm Tim Dunlop
  • No new cases but Auburn on alert, February 23

    No new cases but Auburn on alert, February 23

    23 Feb, 2021, 12:22 pm23 Feb, 2021, 12:23 pm Harrison Vesey
  • Recent Victorian arrivals to  follow stay at home rules

    Recent Victorian arrivals to follow stay at home rules

    12 Feb, 2021, 3:56 pm12 Feb, 2021, 3:56 pm Jenny Harrison

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