Cancer report card shows improvement in western Sydney
Western Sydney has made gains in cancer screening, particular among linguistically-diverse groups.
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Health
Indian community rallies to beat diabetes together
On Saturday the Lions Club of Sydney Indian welcomed more than 100 community members to a diabetes awareness seminar.
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Kids under five urged to get flu shot
Parents and carers are once again urged to take advantage of plentiful supplies of free flu vaccines to protect their children, after a rise in the number of influenza cases.
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‘Walk for Life” buddies pay tribute to lost leader
The Hills Community Health Centre (HCHC) Heart Foundation Walking group have been hitting the pavements around Castle Hill twice a week for more than 16 years.
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Flu season starts – vaccinate now to beat the bug
Western Sydney currently has the highest rate of flu cases in the state.
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Aboriginal residents knock smoking out of the park
Western Sydney is taking on the challenge to create a healthier lifestyle through exercise and nutrition.
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“We want to cure cancer”: all eyes on Westmead’s revolutionary treatment
Leukaemia patients no longer responding to chemotherapy may soon have a lifeline.
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Doctors taught inhaling techniques
Nine out of ten patients don’t know how to correctly use an inhaler – but a winning initiative out of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is looking to change that.
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Health staff line up for their flu shot
About 780 healthcare staff lined up for their annual flu vaccination at Westmead Hospital today, as winter nears.
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A simple step for patient safety
Western Sydney Local Health District is reminding health care workers to take a simple step for patient safety on World Hand Hygiene Day (May 5).
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