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Grateful Santa visits Westmead on Christmas morning

25 Dec, 2020, 2:19 pm25 Dec, 2020, 2:38 pm Polina Matveycheva

Meet Alastair Graham, Westmead Cancer Centre patient by day and Santa Claus by night.

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Breast cancer survivor’s inspiring journey to nursing

18 Sep, 2020, 3:29 pm21 Sep, 2020, 11:18 am Harrison Vesey

Lori Phegan was inspired by the nurses who cared for her to embark on a midlife career change.

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Couple shares magical water birth experience

15 May, 2020, 4:21 pm15 May, 2020, 4:21 pm Harrison Vesey

The pair had a Mother’s Day never to forget.

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Westmead midwife coaches dad through surprise home birth

15 May, 2020, 12:55 pm15 May, 2020, 1:13 pm Harrison Vesey

The couple were preparing to leave for hospital when their baby had other ideas.

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Recovered COVID-19 patient returns to thank Westmead Hospital

14 May, 2020, 8:05 am14 May, 2020, 8:05 am Harrison Vesey

Gabriela is one patient receiving specialised follow-up care for her lungs.

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“I’m glad I played it safe”: COVID-19 survivor encourages testing

08 May, 2020, 8:36 am08 May, 2020, 8:36 am Harrison Vesey

Mohammed was travelling and studying when the pandemic swept the globe.

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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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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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Original yellow Wiggle thanks Westmead Hospital staff for heart care

22 Jan, 2020, 2:38 pm23 Jan, 2020, 1:55 pm Jenny Harrison

Wiggles showman Greg Page, also known as the original yellow Wiggle, has been discharged from Westmead Hospital today after being treated by the cardiology team.

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Free support groups help families during crucial early years

08 Jan, 2020, 9:07 am10 Jan, 2020, 12:06 pm Jenny Harrison

The first 2,000 days of a child’s life is the most important time for parents for the emotional and physical development of a child.

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