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Western Sydney’s compassionate crusaders: Homeless Mental Health Team transforms lives

29 Sep, 2023, 9:17 am29 Sep, 2023, 9:21 am Sarah Mason

Since its inception in 2020, Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHD), Homeless Persons Mental Health Team, has provided mental health

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PHOTO GALLERY: Best of the West Quality Awards 2023, see the fun, frivolity, winners & grinners here!

15 Sep, 2023, 12:53 pm15 Sep, 2023, 3:53 pm Sarah Mason

Step aside Hollywood! The real stars were on show at Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHD) annual Best of the

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WINNERS’ LIST: Announcing the champions of the Best of the West Quality Awards 2023

14 Sep, 2023, 9:27 pm15 Sep, 2023, 3:56 pm Natalie Noordhuis

From advances in patient experience to new dedicated Aboriginal health services for women, the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)

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Featured News Westmead Hospital Women’s and Newborn 

From incontinence to unusual period pain: WSLHD’s Bronwyn Edney’s expert tips for pelvic wellness

07 Sep, 2023, 11:46 am07 Sep, 2023, 4:58 pm Jessica Chahine

Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHD) Senior Physiotherapist, Bronwyn Edney, has shared the most frequent health concerns women face, with

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Auburn Hospital Featured News 

Nearly 1,000 votes decide People’s Choice Award in Auburn Hospital’s Annual AQuAs

01 Sep, 2023, 2:47 pm01 Sep, 2023, 4:39 pm Natalie Noordhuis

The annual Auburn Quality Awards (AQuAs) have been celebrated for 2023, showcasing the Auburn Hospital community’s innovation, enthusiasm and passion

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Featured News Westmead Hospital 

NSW high-school students confronted with realities of road safety at Westmead Hospital’s bstreetsmart 2023

23 Aug, 2023, 6:09 pm23 Aug, 2023, 6:09 pm Sarah Mason

Young road users in NSW will be reminded of their responsibilities in the car and on our roads at Australia’s

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Cumberland Hospital Featured News Our People 

From personal struggles to Peer Worker: “I provide hope so somebody makes the decision to continue living.”

22 Aug, 2023, 3:47 pm22 Aug, 2023, 3:48 pm Jessica Chahine

In the realm of mental health, compassion, empathy, and understanding play an essential role in healing. Mitch Farrell, a Peer

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Featured News Westmead Hospital 

GALLERY: Inside Hospital Week, a showcase of Westmead Hospital’s clinical and research expertise

18 Aug, 2023, 7:01 pm13 Sep, 2023, 10:17 am Natalie Noordhuis

The halls of Westmead Hospital were a buzz of academic chatter during this year’s Hospital Week, with clinicians and specialists

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WSLHD launches free WiFi channel for hospital patients to stream Matildas game

16 Aug, 2023, 1:13 pm16 Aug, 2023, 1:13 pm Natalie Noordhuis

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has launched a guest WiFi channel for all patients and visitors to provide free

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Featured News Westmead Hospital 

An enduring legacy: Westmead Hospital honours Dr Malay Rana during Cystic Fibrosis Specialist Service ward opening

07 Aug, 2023, 4:19 pm08 Aug, 2023, 11:04 am Natalie Noordhuis

Standing next to a portrait of her son, Meenal Rana clutched a hand to her chest as she spoke of

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