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Third infectious measles case in NSW

04 Jan, 2019, 12:56 pm04 Jan, 2019, 12:56 pm Sia Anthopoulos

NSW Health is asking people to watch for measles symptoms after a child visiting from overseas developed the infection while in NSW.

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Eat, drink and be merry – but don’t overdo it!

24 Dec, 2018, 9:29 am24 Dec, 2018, 9:33 am Jenny Harrison

Keep the party going while staying healthy this Christmas.

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Don’t let salmonella take the joy out of your Christmas

23 Dec, 2018, 10:38 am02 Jan, 2019, 2:27 pm Sia Anthopoulos

As temperatures rise, NSW Health is warning people to be wary of Salmonella poisoning, with 252 cases already reported across the state last month.

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Shake the stigma: “The staff aren’t there to judge you”

20 Dec, 2018, 12:03 pm02 Jan, 2019, 2:50 pm Sia Anthopoulos

Sexual health testing can often be daunting, but Lidcombe resident Marc Roset has urged others to conquer their fears and get on top of their health.

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Active families thank award-winning program

11 Dec, 2018, 12:38 pm11 Dec, 2018, 12:38 pm Jenny Harrison

Western Sydney families and school-aged children have become more active, fitter and happier thanks to the successful Go4Fun program.

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Tackling diabetes one suburb at a time

19 Nov, 2018, 5:12 pm19 Nov, 2018, 5:18 pm Siobhan Fogarty

More than 110 people attended the recent Western Sydney Diabetes community forum at Rooty Hill RSL Club, to find out more about how to tackle type 2 diabetes.

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Cervical cancer: most women will not have symptoms

19 Nov, 2018, 12:37 pm19 Nov, 2018, 12:39 pm Siobhan Fogarty #cervical #cancer #screening #test

Australian women are being encouraged to make sure they are up to date with their cervical screening test as part of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week.

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Western Sydney’s healthcare needs tackled at public forum

01 Nov, 2018, 3:50 pm01 Nov, 2018, 4:10 pm Sia Anthopoulos

Record numbers took part in Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHD) Western Sydney Health Forum and Annual Public Meeting last night.

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Student voices pitch to make a difference in western Sydney

30 Oct, 2018, 4:52 pm30 Oct, 2018, 4:55 pm Sia Anthopoulos

Westmead Hospital was abuzz with activity this week as more than 30 high school students from western Sydney came together to pitch their ideas on how to make their communities a healthier and safer place to live.

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Welcome to Australia: new migrants introduced to our health system

18 Oct, 2018, 12:17 pm18 Oct, 2018, 12:30 pm Siobhan Fogarty

Health services from the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) were recently showcased to new Australians at a one-day event held at the Mt Druitt Hub.