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Westmead Emergency opens new era for Western Sydney healthcare

17 Feb, 2021, 2:34 pm17 Feb, 2021, 2:57 pm Paul Roberts

A 42-year service closed its doors this morning then instantly re-opened a new era as Westmead Hospital’s Emergency Department relocated to its new high-tech home.

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NSW COVID-19 vaccine program to begin Monday

17 Feb, 2021, 12:14 pm17 Feb, 2021, 1:24 pm Harrison Vesey

Westmead Hospital is one of three sites in the initial roll-out to frontline workers.

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Dental patients now receive appointment reminders by SMS

17 Feb, 2021, 12:01 pm17 Feb, 2021, 12:01 pm Jenny Harrison

A free SMS dental appointment reminder service is available to all Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) dental patients who make appointments for oral health services at Westmead, Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals.

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Health News 

Lymphoedema early intervention pilot to help breast cancer surgery patients

17 Feb, 2021, 10:43 am17 Feb, 2021, 10:43 am Jenny Harrison

People who have undergone breast surgery for cancer will benefit from an NSW Health pilot program, Early Intervention and Prevention of Chronic Lymphoedema, launching in 13 local health districts (LHDs) across NSW this month.

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Recent Victorian arrivals to follow stay at home rules

12 Feb, 2021, 3:56 pm12 Feb, 2021, 3:56 pm Jenny Harrison

Anyone in NSW who has been in Victoria at any time on or after Friday 29 January 2021 remains at their home or place of residence for the five-day period announced by the Victorian Government.

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COVID-19 Alert for Victorian arrivals

12 Feb, 2021, 1:07 pm12 Feb, 2021, 2:08 pm Jenny Harrison

NSW Health is calling on anyone in NSW who was at Melbourne Airport, Terminal 4 (Jetstar) from 4:45am – 2pm on 9 February to immediately isolate, get tested and remain in isolation for 14 days since you were there, regardless of the test result. Anyone who attended any terminal on 7 & 8 Feb to get tested and isolate until a negative test is received.

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300 nursing and midwifery graduates join Western Sydney

11 Feb, 2021, 4:00 pm12 Feb, 2021, 3:08 pm Polina Matveycheva gradstart, registered midwife, registered nurse

These new graduate nurses and midwives will be an important addition to the Western Sydney

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News Top 4 

Western Sydney student-made video inspires healthy teen lifestyle

10 Feb, 2021, 2:58 pm12 Feb, 2021, 3:43 pm Jenny Harrison

A new video made by local teens to encourage high school students to improve diet, reduce screen time and increase physical activity has received positive reviews at an international lifestyle conference.

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Health News 

Demystifying the health research experience for consumers

03 Feb, 2021, 4:04 pm05 Feb, 2021, 8:56 am Taylah Massingham

Sydney Health Partners has teamed up with hospital consumer groups to produce a unique brochure which encourages consumer involvement in

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News 

COVID-19 restrictions to ease on Friday, January 29

27 Jan, 2021, 1:54 pm27 Jan, 2021, 1:54 pm Harrison Vesey

People will be allowed to host up to 30 guests at home, and groups of 50 can gather outdoors.

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  • COVID-19 restrictions to ease from Friday across Greater Sydney

    COVID-19 restrictions to ease from Friday across Greater Sydney

    24 Feb, 2021, 12:27 pm24 Feb, 2021, 3:27 pm Tim Dunlop
  • No new cases but Auburn on alert, February 23

    No new cases but Auburn on alert, February 23

    23 Feb, 2021, 12:22 pm23 Feb, 2021, 12:23 pm Harrison Vesey
  • Recent Victorian arrivals to  follow stay at home rules

    Recent Victorian arrivals to follow stay at home rules

    12 Feb, 2021, 3:56 pm12 Feb, 2021, 3:56 pm Jenny Harrison
  • COVID-19 Alert for Victorian arrivals

    COVID-19 Alert for Victorian arrivals

    12 Feb, 2021, 1:07 pm12 Feb, 2021, 2:08 pm Jenny Harrison

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