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Risk of diabetes is rising in western Sydney

24 Oct, 2019, 4:28 pm29 Oct, 2019, 8:34 am Jenny Harrison

Often referred to as the ‘silent disease’, many people are unaware they are at risk, or living with type 2 diabetes.

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Swat the mozzies this school break

15 Apr, 2019, 12:50 pm15 Apr, 2019, 12:50 pm Jenny Harrison

People planning to enjoy the great outdoors these school holidays should take extra care against mosquito bites to prevent catching any serious diseases.

Government In the media

Additional 100 palliative care nurses across NSW

20 Feb, 2019, 1:55 pm27 Feb, 2019, 9:58 am Sia Anthopoulos

The announcement was made at Mount Druitt Hospital’s supportive and palliative care unit.

Featured In the media Westmead Women's and Newborn

Westmead becomes media central for 25 millionth resident

07 Aug, 2018, 1:38 pm15 Aug, 2018, 11:06 am Jenny Harrison

Westmead Hospital became media central accommodating SBS and ABC news as well as The Australian newspaper to announce Australia reaching the 25 million population landmark.

Blacktown Mount Druitt In the media Top 4

Diabetes Week: Experts urge people to get tested

09 Jul, 2018, 10:10 am09 Jul, 2018, 10:11 am Jenny Harrison Blacktown Hospital; diabetes; Type 2; Diabetes Australia

Diabetes Australia is calling for emergency departments and GP clinics across Australia to conduct more routine detection in a bid to diagnose up to 500,000 Australians who may currently have silent, undiagnosed type 2 diabetes kicking off National Diabetes Week.

Featured In the media Uncategorized Westmead Hospital

World Cup fever heats up at Westmead

15 Jun, 2018, 1:02 pm15 Jun, 2018, 1:21 pm Jenny Harrison 2018 World Cup; football; soccer; Westmead Hospital; Russia

Western Sydney Local Health District staff are driven, compassionate, assertive and dedicated to their profession. There’s something else they are also enthusiastic with – their sport!

Health In the media Our employees Top 4

Time is running out for high-risk staff to have shots

31 May, 2018, 3:18 pm Jenny Harrison infuenza vaccination; flu; mandatory; high-risk; 1 June

Annual influenza vaccination is provided free for all NSW health workers. This year, it is mandatory for employees working in high-risk clinical areas to have the vaccine prior to 1 June (winter starts).

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The Pulse turns one

01 May, 2018, 3:46 pm01 May, 2018, 8:35 pm Sia Anthopoulos

Today marks a year since Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) brought you The Pulse.

Featured In the media News News Westmead Hospital

Clinically dead man meets doctor who saved his life

10 Apr, 2018, 9:42 am13 Apr, 2018, 10:56 am Jenny Harrison The Children's Hospital at Westmead; doctor; Dr Matthias Axt; Bimal Deo

Bimal Deo, who suffered a heart attack behind the wheel at Baulkham Hills, is counting his blessings after he was brought back from the dead by a hero doctor.

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Rethinking childbirth education could save $97m in health budget

09 Apr, 2018, 10:00 am10 Apr, 2018, 12:46 pm Jenny Harrison Research; Western Sydney University; National Institute for Complementary Medicines; University of Notre Dame; Auburn Clinical School; Dr Kate Levett; antinatal education; money saver

Researchers have collaborated internationally to show antenatal education reduces the rates of medical interventions during childbirth, but can save the healthcare system up to $97 million per year.

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