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Blacktown hospital staff drop it like it’s hot into the new year

24 Jan, 2023, 8:43 am24 Jan, 2023, 8:44 am Alyssa Terese

Two Blacktown Hospital Integrated Community Health staff members aren’t letting the western Sydney January heat derail their new year’s resolution

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Viral gastroenteritis on the rise in NSW

18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm Alyssa Terese

People in NSW are encouraged to stay on alert for symptoms of gastroenteritis, with testing and hospital data showing a

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Move your way into the new year with free online active program for western Sydney seniors

18 Jan, 2023, 1:49 pm18 Jan, 2023, 1:51 pm Alyssa Terese

79-year-old western Sydney local Shirley, who lives with a chronic lung condition, says her health and age were no barrier

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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

Women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate

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Active together: Families make healthy food fun in western Sydney

06 Jan, 2023, 10:37 am06 Jan, 2023, 10:46 am Natalie Noordhuis

The sound of kids laughing as they raced around the field outside Kimberwalli could be heard all the way from

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pensive grandmother with granddaughter having interesting conversation while cooking together in light modern kitchen
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Talk early, talk often: How to communicate with your children about sex

23 Dec, 2022, 2:51 pm23 Dec, 2022, 2:57 pm Alyssa Terese

If you are a parent or carer, it is never too soon to start having conversations with your children about

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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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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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Parents urged to lookout for vapes this Summer in western Sydney

09 Dec, 2022, 11:51 am16 Dec, 2022, 10:08 am Natalie Noordhuis

In the lead up to the school holidays, NSW Health is urging parents to be aware of the dangers of

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  • NSW further expands access to Japanese Encephalitis vaccine

    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
  • Western Sydney urged to be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses requiring urgent care

    Western Sydney urged to be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses requiring urgent care

    09 Jan, 2023, 1:36 pm09 Jan, 2023, 1:37 pm Natalie Noordhuis

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