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Author: Taylah Massingham

Events Top 4 

Special offer: Bangarra Dance Theatre at the Sydney Coliseum

24 Feb, 2020, 4:03 pm24 Feb, 2020, 4:06 pm Taylah Massingham

The team at the new Sydney Colisuem Theatre is offering a special discounted deal to the staff and friends of the Western Sydney Local Health District.

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People Top 4 

General services squad spread Valentine’s Day love

14 Feb, 2020, 2:02 pm14 Feb, 2020, 2:02 pm Taylah Massingham

General services staff have arrived at Westmead Hospital in red outfits to mark Valentine’s Day today, with the aim of spreading love and happiness across the facility.

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People Top 4 

Blacktown Hospital love birds share plans for Valentine’s Day

14 Feb, 2020, 9:13 am14 Feb, 2020, 9:39 am Taylah Massingham

Blacktown Hospital registered nurse Samantha Birch may be working this Valentine’s Day, but a romantic weekend away is still on

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Alerts Top 4 

Warning over variable and high dose MDMA

20 Jan, 2020, 3:35 pm20 Jan, 2020, 3:35 pm Taylah Massingham

NSW Health is warning of high-dose MDMA (ecstasy) pills/capsules that are circulating in the community. Blue tablets shaped in the

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Patients hit high targets in quoits, bowls and bingo

22 Nov, 2019, 1:49 pm22 Nov, 2019, 3:39 pm Taylah Massingham

Lawn bowls, quoits and bingo saw current and former patients and staff putting their skills to the test at Centenary Park Merrylands to mark World COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Day.

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Health Top 4 

Safe sex reminder ahead of schoolies

22 Nov, 2019, 1:02 pm22 Nov, 2019, 1:02 pm Taylah Massingham

As teenagers across the state begin to celebrate the end of exams with parties and Schoolies Week, NSW Health’s STI

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Community Health Health Top 4 

Stop the flu hitching a ride home from your holidays

04 Nov, 2019, 3:24 pm04 Nov, 2019, 3:28 pm Taylah Massingham

NSW Health is urging those travelling to the Northern Hemisphere this festive season to get a flu shot before they leave to avoid falling ill on holiday, or bringing the virus back to Australia.

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Events Top 4 Westmead Women's and Newborn 

Westmead maternity lights the way for Diwali

28 Oct, 2019, 4:05 pm29 Oct, 2019, 3:06 pm Taylah Massingham

Diwali celebrations have lit up the maternity ward at Westmead Hospital with colourful decorations, lanterns and delicious food.

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News Top 4 

Flu numbers continue to drop

30 Sep, 2019, 11:39 am30 Sep, 2019, 11:39 am Taylah Massingham

This year’s influenza season – one of the longest on record – is continuing to wane, with NSW Health recording another drop in flu cases over the past week.

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Events Research Top 4 

Free info night on depression to mark World Mental Health Day

18 Sep, 2019, 3:48 pm25 Sep, 2019, 4:10 pm Taylah Massingham

Free information session from anyone interested in learning and finding more about depression.

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