Westmead becomes media central for 25 millionth resident
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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In the media
Diabetes Week: Experts urge people to get tested
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.
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World Cup fever heats up at Westmead
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!
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Time is running out for high-risk staff to have shots
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
Today marks a year since Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) brought you The Pulse.
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Clinically dead man meets doctor who saved his life
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
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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$12.26 million boost for cancer research
Thousands of men with prostate cancer will benefit from significantly improved treatment as part of a $12.26 million NSW Government investment in cancer research.
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Free whooping cough vaccine savings bubs’ lives
The NSW Government-funded whooping cough vaccine for pregnant women has reduced the chance of infants with the illness being hospitalised by 94 per cent.
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Tackling suicide in NSW
Key mental health and other organisations have begun working with the NSW Government on a statewide framework to reduce the rate of suicide across NSW.
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