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Author: Taylah Massingham

Alerts Top 4 

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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People Spotlight Top 4 

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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News Spotlight Top 4 

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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Spotlight Top 4 

Ten-year-old squashes COVID-19 testing fears

08 Dec, 2020, 3:21 pm08 Dec, 2020, 4:16 pm Taylah Massingham

Wash your hands often, physically distance when possible and get tested if you feel unwell. These are the important COVID-safe

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    Stay alert for severe weather despite storm season coming to an end

    13 Apr, 2021, 11:09 am13 Apr, 2021, 11:09 am Tim Dunlop
  • Mass COVID-19 vaccination hub to be opened at Homebush

    Mass COVID-19 vaccination hub to be opened at Homebush

    07 Apr, 2021, 12:02 pm08 Apr, 2021, 8:37 pm Tim Dunlop
  • Australia-New Zealand travel bubble set to open on 18 April

    Australia-New Zealand travel bubble set to open on 18 April

    06 Apr, 2021, 2:12 pm06 Apr, 2021, 3:01 pm Tim Dunlop
  • New COVID-19 case locations in Byron Bay – 31 March

    New COVID-19 case locations in Byron Bay – 31 March

    31 Mar, 2021, 9:35 pm05 Apr, 2021, 7:43 pm Tim Dunlop

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