$1m grants awarded to Westmead doctors and researchers
More than $1m in grants has been awarded to researchers and clinicians at a ceremony at Westmead Hospital.
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Events
Tree-top ceremony plants seed of innovative success
One of Australia’s most significant structures of the next few decades has celebrated a major landmark towards completion.
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Health literacy now at your fingertips
The Western Sydney Health Literacy Hub is here.
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Cervical cancer: what you need to know
A cervical screening test prevents cervical cancer by detecting the human papillomavirus (HPV).
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UK professor’s ‘light-bulb’ moment on health literacy
Professor Joanne Protheroe is a Professor of General Practice at Keele University and has been a practising General Practitioner for over 18 years.
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Grab a token to support young people
Visitors to Grill’d at Westfield Parramatta have the opportunity to support Western Sydney Local Health District’s High Street Youth Service until the end of the month.
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Professor’s first trip to Australia to share health literacy insights
Michael Paasche-Orlow is a professor of medicine at Boston University’s School of Medicine and soon he will be joining us to share his insights at the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Health Literacy Conference.
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Tackling diabetes one suburb at a time
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
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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Colours and flavours of India fill Westmead Hospital for Diwali
Indian scents and traditional costumes were on display at Westmead Hospital as staff marked the Hindu festival of lights, Deepawali (also known as Diwali).
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