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From Westmead Hospital to the world: Junior singing sensation releases professional debut

28 Apr, 2022, 2:18 pm28 Apr, 2022, 2:19 pm Harrison Vesey

Two years after winning our hearts, Matthew Dino is making more music.

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Events Featured News Nursing & Midwifery 

Congratulations to Western Sydney Local Health District’s two Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards finalists!

18 Apr, 2022, 8:41 am20 Apr, 2022, 9:22 am Alyssa Terese

The NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery awards acknowledge the passion, dedication and contributions that nurses and midwives have

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Community Health Featured News 

Youth voice delivers water refill stations in western Sydney schools

11 Apr, 2022, 1:42 pm11 Apr, 2022, 2:14 pm Alyssa Terese

Western Sydney high school students are enjoying a healthier drink option and reducing their environment footprint thanks to a partnership

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Featured Government News 

Increased protection for emergency workers in NSW

11 Apr, 2022, 9:17 am11 Apr, 2022, 9:17 am Alyssa Terese

People who assault frontline health workers, correctional and youth justice officers and emergency services staff and volunteers will face tougher

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Featured News Our employees 

Congratulations to Western Sydney Local Health District’s two Excellence in Allied Health Awards finalists!

06 Apr, 2022, 2:23 pm18 Apr, 2022, 8:45 pm Alyssa Terese

WSLHD COVID-19 vaccination lead Megan Byrne and WSLHD physiotherapist Cameron Edwards are two of 24 finalists to be nominated for

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Community Health Featured News Westmead Hospital 

47,000 rapid antigen tests delivered to 300 disability group homes in western Sydney

31 Mar, 2022, 2:40 pm01 Apr, 2022, 2:50 pm Harrison Vesey

The kits help provide an extra layer of protection to those most at risk.

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Featured News Westmead Hospital 

Women alerted to BreastScreen NSW service change in Blacktown

25 Mar, 2022, 7:00 am24 Mar, 2022, 3:22 pm Harrison Vesey

The mobile screening van will be at Stanhope Village in April and May.

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Featured Mental Health News 

State-of-the-art mental health unit opens at Blacktown Hospital

18 Mar, 2022, 9:35 am25 Mar, 2022, 11:03 am Alyssa Terese

Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor has officially opened the Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service at Blacktown Hospital, with

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Blacktown Redevelopment Featured News 

History made: First patients treated in new children’s ward at Blacktown Hospital

16 Mar, 2022, 11:45 am19 Apr, 2022, 3:16 pm Harrison Vesey

6-year-old Stevie was in good hands after suffering a severe asthma attack.

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Community Health Featured News 

Make your voice heard: western Sydney says no more female genital mutilation

09 Mar, 2022, 1:21 pm10 Mar, 2022, 9:21 am Alyssa Terese

It is estimated that 53,000 girls and women born elsewhere but living in Australia have undergone female genital mutilation or

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  • New information on Monkeypox in Australia

    New information on Monkeypox in Australia

    20 May, 2022, 11:52 am20 May, 2022, 11:52 am Sia Anthopoulos
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    Western Sydney seniors urged to prepare for flu season

    09 May, 2022, 7:38 am09 May, 2022, 7:45 am Alyssa Terese
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    Adolescent vaccines available in pharmacies throughout western Sydney to support NSW Health School Vaccination Program

    07 May, 2022, 8:48 am07 May, 2022, 8:49 am Alyssa Terese
  • People urged to get vaccinated in western Sydney as flu cases rise

    People urged to get vaccinated in western Sydney as flu cases rise

    05 May, 2022, 12:03 pm05 May, 2022, 12:04 pm Alyssa Terese

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