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Blacktown’s health in check with $700 million investment

01 Apr, 2021, 2:21 pm07 Apr, 2021, 1:15 pm Taylah Massingham

The $700 million expansion of Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals is complete with the official opening today of the multi-award

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Indigenous health News Top 4 

Aboriginal health worker first to receive COVID-19 vaccine at new Blacktown Hospital vaccination clinic

30 Mar, 2021, 1:15 pm06 Apr, 2021, 2:55 pm Harrison Vesey

The clinic opened its doors today and will support our vaccination efforts in Western Sydney.

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Auburn Blacktown Mount Druitt Technology 

Hospitals across western Sydney embrace sustainability with money-saving solar panels

11 Mar, 2021, 10:52 am15 Mar, 2021, 4:25 pm Harrison Vesey

Blacktown Hospital is the second largest solar project in NSW Health.

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Featured News People 

Blacktown Hospital junior doctor finalist for Blacktown Woman of the Year

10 Mar, 2021, 4:20 pm10 Mar, 2021, 4:25 pm Harrison Vesey

Mithila was recognised for her volunteer work with Aboriginal and migrant communities.

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Auburn Blacktown Mount Druitt Events Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Western Sydney health workers’ sweet surprise on Australia Day

27 Jan, 2021, 3:33 pm03 Feb, 2021, 3:38 pm Polina Matveycheva Australia Day, Celebrating staff, Health Heroes

More than 4,500 individually packed lamingtons with a heartfelt thank you note were delivered to staff working in Westmead, Auburn, Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals on Australia Day.

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Featured People 

Domestic violence pioneer leaves lasting legacy in Western Sydney

19 Jan, 2021, 11:49 am19 Jan, 2021, 11:49 am Harrison Vesey

For the past 13 years Dr Maria Nittis has helped hundreds of families experiencing the scourge of domestic violence. The

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Blacktown Redevelopment Health Top 4 

Virtual tour to where you’ll meet your baby

15 Jan, 2021, 12:13 pm15 Jan, 2021, 12:13 pm Polina Matveycheva childbirth, maternity, pregnancy

To help mums-to-be to prepare for childbirth, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has introduced online classes and developed a virtual tour.

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Auburn Blacktown Mount Druitt News Westmead Hospital 

Masks mandatory again in Western Sydney hospitals

18 Dec, 2020, 4:51 pm18 Dec, 2020, 4:58 pm Harrison Vesey

The risk of community transmission has risen due to the current Avalon cluster.

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Featured Health 

Western Sydney surgery record, Blacktown ED on the rise: New report

09 Dec, 2020, 3:45 pm09 Dec, 2020, 3:54 pm Harrison Vesey

Western Sydney has recorded its highest ever elective surgery activity and Blacktown ED has made big improvements.

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Featured People Research 

Prestigious fellowship awarded to leading nurse researcher

08 Dec, 2020, 10:50 am08 Dec, 2020, 10:50 am Harrison Vesey

Caleb Ferguson specialises in neurological and cardiovascular conditions.

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

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

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