“I don’t fall apart so easily”: Trauma survivor shares his PTSD recovery journey
Homeless at seven, Barry suffered abuse and alcoholism before he was old enough to drive. But the Harris Park resident
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Auburn Hospital emergency doctor becomes Australian Ninja Warrior
Dr Alvina Ng takes on the grueling obstacle course on June 28.
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How western Sydney is understanding the health needs of our newest Australians – Refugee Week 2021
With the arrival of the newest Australians, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has endeavoured to ensure these people are reached and meet their health needs.
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92-year-old western Sydney resident makes his own COVID-19 vaccination merch
Colin celebrated booking his first appointment at the Blacktown Hospital clinic by making a custom shirt and cap reading: “Go for it!”
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“I woke up with my right eye completely blind” – 24-year-old mum shares her multiple sclerosis journey
One day Serene Ismail woke up with no vision in her right eye. Just a few days into her married
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Big gulp for Hazel at Blacktown Hospital’s new feeding clinic
The new clinic is helping bubs with complex feeding issues.
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“Nurses can do anything we set our minds to”: Westmead Hospital cancer nurse named in Queen’s Birthday honours
Three WLSHD women were honoured for their service to health.
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Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals enhance communication to step up safety and patient care
Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals have implemented a novel way of communicating with the whole-of-hospital to enhance the patient experience.
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No place like home: western Sydney mum welcomes new bub in own home
Peace and calm are not words traditionally associated with birth – but that’s exactly how Christie Ciantar described her experience
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Health heroes pumping out 3,318 push-ups for suicide prevention
That’s one push-up for every life lost to suicide in Australia each year.
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