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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.

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It’s time to beat diabetes: don’t miss this free forum

15 Oct, 2018, 2:47 pm14 Nov, 2018, 10:41 am Siobhan Fogarty #diabetes #test #west #sydney #blood

Residents in Mount Druitt are being encouraged to attend a diabetes forum to learn about type 2 diabetes, sign up to programs and share experiences, stories and ideas with experts.

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Diabetes fight praised by AMA

17 Aug, 2018, 3:23 pm17 Aug, 2018, 3:25 pm Sia Anthopoulos #diabetes #blood #tests #west #hospital

AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, is welcoming NSW Health’s efforts to continue to raise awareness of the risks posed by undiagnosed type two diabetes.

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Bushfire smoke prompts health warning

29 May, 2018, 10:01 am01 Jun, 2018, 10:11 am Sia Anthopoulos alert; bushfire; smoke; asthma; respiratory

Poor air quality across much of the Sydney basin today, particularly Western Sydney, has prompted NSW Health to warn people with respiratory conditions to limit time spent outdoors.