Cleansing smoke clearly defines Westmead Health Precinct’s cultural focus
The traditional smoking ceremony cleared the way for departments to begin moving into the new hospital building.
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Events
Fortune cookies and well wishes sent to local communities for Lunar New Year
The year of the ox symbolises strength, hard work and loyalty for many people in western Sydney.
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Western Sydney health workers’ sweet surprise on Australia Day
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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Grateful Santa visits Westmead on Christmas morning
Meet Alastair Graham, Westmead Cancer Centre patient by day and Santa Claus by night.
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Theatre tackles domestic violence
WSLHD is addressing domestic violence in culturally and linguistically diverse communities through the art of participatory theatre.
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Youth Health makes Christmas a little merrier for young people in need
Local youth has received a welcome Christmas gift of a hot meal and other essentials.
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Australian of the Year presents ‘Blinded by Sugar’ to Western Sydney
The renowned eye surgeon is seeing more patients every year due to type 2 diabetes.
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Watch the 2020 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards
Auburn Hospital midwife Jo Masri is among the finalists for the state’s best nurses and midwives.
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World Diabetes Day celebrates nurses
As the number of people with diabetes continues to rise, the role of nurses is becoming more important in helping to manage the impact of the condition.
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Diwali encourages Western Sydney to look on the bright side
The Hindu festival of lights will be celebrated slightly differently this year.
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