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Halloween and COVID-19: How to have a spooktacular time while staying COVID Safe

29 Oct, 2020, 1:20 pm29 Oct, 2020, 2:47 pm Taylah Massingham

In previous years, Halloween is a night where streets are filled with crowds jumping aboard the trick or treat train.

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Events Top 4 Westmead Redevelopment 

Alison’s fully charged for Ride to Work Day

21 Oct, 2020, 7:00 am27 Oct, 2020, 2:28 pm Paul Roberts

After a five-year hiatus of juggling work and a young family, Dr Alison Williams is back on the pedals to support Ride to Work Day on her electric bike.

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Thank a technician: the ‘cogs and wheels’ of pharmacy

20 Oct, 2020, 3:13 pm20 Oct, 2020, 3:13 pm Harrison Vesey

Pharmacy technicians ensure we are well-stocked with medication to keep patients safe and healthy.

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Events News 

Stop the clot to stop harm

13 Oct, 2020, 1:32 pm13 Oct, 2020, 1:32 pm Harrison Vesey

You might not have heard of it but this condition contributes to one in four deaths worldwide.

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Events News Westmead Hospital Westmead Redevelopment 

Westmead dentist pushes COVID aside to rejoin riding revolution

12 Oct, 2020, 7:05 am06 Oct, 2020, 4:23 pm Paul Roberts

COVID prevention and the quest for fitness have led to a pedal power revolution. See how dentist Michelle McNab is taking up the Biketober challenge at Westmead Hospital.

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Events Featured Population Health Uncategorized Westmead Redevelopment 

Westmead teams push the benefits of Biketober

02 Oct, 2020, 9:32 am02 Oct, 2020, 9:32 am Paul Roberts

Want to be part of the two-wheel revolution? It’s easy. Biketober’s here to provide proof Westmead Health Precinct is headed back to the future of pedal power.

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Events Featured Spotlight 

COVID projects come out on top at Western Sydney Health awards

24 Sep, 2020, 11:51 am25 Sep, 2020, 8:38 am Harrison Vesey

Congratulations to all the winners in this unforgettable year for health workers.

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Events News Westmead Redevelopment 

Westmead Redevelopment walks STEPtember talk for charity, sustainable travel

17 Sep, 2020, 3:07 pm17 Sep, 2020, 3:10 pm Paul Roberts

Want to keep you and the environment healthy? Thinking of walking or riding to work? Find out what the Westmead Redevelopment team has planned for STEPtember and beyond.

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Events Mental Health News Top 4 

Spirited team jumps in to STEPtember charity for cerebral palsy

11 Sep, 2020, 12:22 pm14 Sep, 2020, 10:59 am Paul Roberts

Eager to move together for cerebral palsy, staff from various departments across the district have donned their walking shoes, limbered up and hit “go” on their FitBits.

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Events Top 4 Westmead Women's and Newborn 

Help sick kids with the Coleman Greig Virtual Challenge

10 Sep, 2020, 4:17 pm10 Sep, 2020, 4:17 pm Harrison Vesey

The challenge is going ahead with a virtual twist.

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