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Meet Western Sydney Local Health District’s new Board members

31 Mar, 2023, 10:29 am31 Mar, 2023, 10:30 am Sarah Mason

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has welcomed five brand-new members to its already esteemed Board. The members of the

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New web page launched to help bring a consumer voice to healthcare

06 Oct, 2022, 12:34 pm10 Oct, 2022, 12:41 pm Alyssa Terese

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has published a new ‘Community and Partnerships’ section on their website to better partner

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Three new board members add their experience to Western Sydney Local Health District

09 Mar, 2022, 11:39 am09 Mar, 2022, 11:39 am Sarah Mason

The new members bring special expertise in Aboriginal health, heart health and economics.

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Western Sydney partnership leads the way in health care reforms

21 Dec, 2020, 10:49 am21 Dec, 2020, 2:22 pm Sarah Mason

The two largest health bodies in Western Sydney have renewed their commitment to collaboration.

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Lucy Turnbull kickstarts fresh thinking for WSLHD Board

17 Jun, 2019, 10:44 am17 Jun, 2019, 10:44 am Sia Anthopoulos

Lucy Turnbull is the chief commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission and wife of former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull,

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Long serving board member departs with fond memories

13 Nov, 2018, 1:21 pm13 Nov, 2018, 3:17 pm Sarah Mason #board #hospital #member

For eight years, Jane Spring has served the community as a member of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Board.

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Board Chair praises Sydney Uni at graduation ceremony

30 Apr, 2018, 12:39 pm30 Apr, 2018, 12:40 pm Sia Anthopoulos

In a keynote speech today to graduates of University of Sydney Medical School, Western Sydney Board Chair Richard Alcock praised the university’s 135-year record of embedding excellence in research and teaching into clinical practice.

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Meet your WSLHD Board members

13 Feb, 2018, 3:58 pm Sarah Mason Board, Board members, Executive, health, meet and greet, western Sydney, WSLHD

Meet our group of dedicated professionals who bring a wealth of experience and local knowledge to the management of our LHD.

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Listen to staff to make lives easier: WSLHD Board director still a nurse at heart

15 Aug, 2017, 8:52 am Sarah Mason 0 Comments

It’s at the patient’s bedside where you can see the nurse in WSLHD Board director Kathy Baker.

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  • Keep WSLHD safe: Vaccination best protection as we head into winter months

    Keep WSLHD safe: Vaccination best protection as we head into winter months

    26 May, 2023, 10:19 am26 May, 2023, 10:29 am Jessica Chahine
  • Western Sydney community urged to vaccinate as flu season begins in NSW

    Western Sydney community urged to vaccinate as flu season begins in NSW

    20 Apr, 2023, 2:43 pm20 Apr, 2023, 2:43 pm Alyssa Terese
  • Western Sydney community urged to stay up-to-date with tetanus vaccinations following recent cases in NSW

    Western Sydney community urged to stay up-to-date with tetanus vaccinations following recent cases in NSW

    13 Apr, 2023, 8:53 am13 Apr, 2023, 8:55 am Alyssa Terese
  • Priority groups are encouraged to book in now for their free influenza vaccine

    Priority groups are encouraged to book in now for their free influenza vaccine

    11 Apr, 2023, 12:38 pm11 Apr, 2023, 12:40 pm Natalie Noordhuis

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