Australian-first: Blacktown Hospital prescriptions go digital
Patients will be out of hospital sooner thanks to a digital initiative launched at Blacktown Hospital. The new system makes
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More than a party: What Mardi Gras means to Western Sydney
Celebrating diverse sexuality helps people make better choices for their health.
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Westmead junior doctors swoop in to help fallen patient
Malvern Beyers didn’t expect such prompt, helpful and heartfelt assistance when he fell from his wheelchair in Westmead Hospital’s busy
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New wave of nursing and midwifery graduates join Western Sydney hospitals
More than 300 new nurses and midwives will join Western Sydney hospitals this year as part of the annual graduate intake and under the NSW Government’s record $2.8 billion investment to boost frontline health workers by 8300 over four years.
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New mental health program gets young people back to real life
The program allows for up to 10 weeks of intensive, daily follow-up after a hospitalisation.
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Strive for gold at Quality Awards 2020: workshops now open!
Calling all Western Sydney Local Health District staff: your chance to win an award at our event of the year is here!
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Heart research poised to ‘turn healthcare on its head’
The diagnosis of serious heart conditions could soon be revolutionised thanks to a study underway at Western Sydney Local Health
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$50k upgrade for Mount Druitt palliative care
The funds will go toward upgrading the courtyard, including improved seating and a water feature.
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Smoke-free dining reminder after local restaurants fined
Local restaurants are reminded to provide smoke-free dining after two restaurants in Parramatta and Merrylands received fines for allowing smoking in outdoor dining areas.
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Free events for savvy seniors looking to keep active and healthy
Western Sydney residents aged 60+ can join free Active & Healthy sessions the Western Sydney Local Health District is running at selected local libraries in February.
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