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Healthcare workers join trial to combat COVID-19

19 Jun, 2020, 12:48 pm19 Jun, 2020, 1:28 pm Jenny Harrison

Five hundred front line healthcare workers and paramedics in NSW will join an international trial, to discover whether the tuberculosis (TB) vaccine reduces the impact of COVID-19.

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NSW Government supporting multicultural communities through COVID-19

05 Jun, 2020, 11:28 am05 Jun, 2020, 11:28 am Jenny Harrison

Help is on its way to the most vulnerable people affected by COVID-19, with the NSW Government providing over $6 million for our multicultural communities including migrants and temporary visa holders.

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Record $5,000 on-the-spot fine for spitters

09 Apr, 2020, 4:05 pm09 Apr, 2020, 4:06 pm Jenny Harrison

People who cough or spit on health workers, police, pharmacists, paramedics or other public officials during the COVID-19 health crisis, now risk a $5,000 on-the-spot fine.

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Keeping fit at home with NSW sport stars

09 Apr, 2020, 12:17 pm09 Apr, 2020, 12:17 pm Jenny Harrison

The NSW Government and top athletes from the NSW Institute of Sport are encouraging communities to keep fit, healthy and active during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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First baby of 2020 born at Westmead Hospital

01 Jan, 2020, 6:14 pm01 Jan, 2020, 6:14 pm Jenny Harrison

A baby girl named Aalia Amelia Ahsan has secured a place in history.

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Avoid salmonella food poisoning this Christmas

19 Dec, 2019, 10:22 am19 Dec, 2019, 10:52 am Jenny Harrison

As Christmas gets underway amid a heatwave, NSW Health is warning people to avoid Salmonella food poisoning, with 168 cases already reported this month.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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