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More than a party: What Mardi Gras means to Western Sydney

26 Feb, 2020, 2:46 pm27 Feb, 2020, 2:46 pm Harrison Vesey

Celebrating diverse sexuality helps people make better choices for their health.

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Westmead junior doctors swoop in to help fallen patient

21 Feb, 2020, 4:15 pm21 Feb, 2020, 4:15 pm Jenny Harrison

Malvern Beyers didn’t expect such prompt, helpful and heartfelt assistance when he fell from his wheelchair in Westmead Hospital’s busy

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New wave of nursing and midwifery graduates join Western Sydney hospitals

18 Feb, 2020, 5:08 pm18 Feb, 2020, 5:08 pm Jenny Harrison

More than 300 new nurses and midwives will join Western Sydney hospitals this year as part of the annual graduate intake and under the NSW Government’s record $2.8 billion investment to boost frontline health workers by 8300 over four years.

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General services squad spread Valentine’s Day love

14 Feb, 2020, 2:02 pm14 Feb, 2020, 2:02 pm Taylah Massingham

General services staff have arrived at Westmead Hospital in red outfits to mark Valentine’s Day today, with the aim of spreading love and happiness across the facility.

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Blacktown Hospital love birds share plans for Valentine’s Day

14 Feb, 2020, 9:13 am14 Feb, 2020, 9:39 am Taylah Massingham

Blacktown Hospital registered nurse Samantha Birch may be working this Valentine’s Day, but a romantic weekend away is still on

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Time to vote: who’s your favourite nurse or midwife?

11 Feb, 2020, 3:28 pm11 Feb, 2020, 3:28 pm Jenny Harrison

Western Sydney Local Health Districtis calling on the community to nominate an outstanding nurse or midwife for a People’s Choice Award as part of this year’s International Nurses and Midwives Day celebrations!

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Thumb print celebrates cancer patients’ final day of treatment

10 Feb, 2020, 4:57 pm10 Feb, 2020, 4:57 pm Jenny Harrison

It was a special moment when breast cancer survivor Maryam Shahrestani painted her thumb green and pressed it to the wall in Blacktown Hospital.

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Auburn Hospital welcomes new director of medical services

10 Feb, 2020, 4:00 pm12 Feb, 2020, 2:14 pm Harrison Vesey

Auburn has hit the bullseye with its newest recruit.

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Our employees People Spotlight Top 4 

Cardiology powerhouse Clara Chow nominated for NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year

06 Feb, 2020, 11:57 am10 Feb, 2020, 4:58 pm Sia Anthopoulos

Pioneering researcher, Westmead Hospital cardiologist and Professor of Medicine Clara Chow is in the running to become the NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year.

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Westmead Hospital intensive care farewells “a true titan”

31 Jan, 2020, 2:54 pm31 Jan, 2020, 4:30 pm Harrison Vesey

She was only meant to be here six months, but Irish nurse Eileen forged a memorable career in Australia.

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