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Dad of rescued toddler says ‘never stop watching after your kid’

15 Jan, 2021, 9:00 am15 Jan, 2021, 11:29 am Polina Matveycheva Auburn Hospital, emergency

For the Wong family, November 10 will never be just another day in the calendar. What started as a regular

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Doctor says goodbye after five decades in western Sydney

14 Jan, 2021, 2:30 pm14 Jan, 2021, 2:30 pm Harrison Vesey

He has dedicated his life to caring for the sick children of western Sydney, and now at the aged of

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Population Health Top 4 

Every day is a great day to quit

13 Jan, 2021, 9:22 am14 Jan, 2021, 2:48 pm Harrison Vesey

Make a positive change for your health and your wallet this year.

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Safe gatherings at Christmas

24 Dec, 2020, 1:44 pm24 Dec, 2020, 2:19 pm Polina Matveycheva

2020 has been a challenging year. Limited gatherings and closed borders made it tough for families and friends to meet

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Food Health Population Health Top 4 

‘Tis the season to carefully cheer!

22 Dec, 2020, 4:02 pm22 Dec, 2020, 4:02 pm Taylah Massingham

Abundances of food and free flowing drinks are some common hallmarks of the festive season, but it’s important to keep things in moderation to ensure you stay safe and not over-indulge this Christmas.

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New COVID-19 clinic at Smithfield

21 Dec, 2020, 11:31 am21 Dec, 2020, 11:31 am Harrison Vesey

Arabic and Persian interpreters are available on site.

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Community Health Featured Population Health 

Gift and game ideas for a healthier 2021

19 Dec, 2020, 12:05 pm23 Dec, 2020, 2:16 pm Polina Matveycheva

With friends and family at home, the festive season is a great opportunity for everyone to get outside and enjoy some fun physical activities.

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Australian of the Year presents ‘Blinded by Sugar’ to Western Sydney

04 Dec, 2020, 12:06 pm04 Dec, 2020, 12:06 pm Harrison Vesey

The renowned eye surgeon is seeing more patients every year due to type 2 diabetes.

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News Population Health Spotlight 

Aboriginal community launches smoking safety message

03 Dec, 2020, 3:53 pm03 Dec, 2020, 4:12 pm Harrison Vesey

The ‘Smoke-free home’ campaign encourages people to smoke further away from the house.

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Population Health Top 4 

Population Health pedal-powered to Biketober victory

17 Nov, 2020, 10:37 am17 Nov, 2020, 1:47 pm Taylah Massingham

And just like that, October’s Biketober Business Challenge has whizzed by, with WSLHD’s Centre for Population Health team scoring first

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  • Three new cases in NSW, January 11

    Three new cases in NSW, January 11

    11 Jan, 2021, 11:25 am Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Three new cases in NSW, January 11
  • Four new cases in NSW, January 8

    Four new cases in NSW, January 8

    08 Jan, 2021, 11:19 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Four new cases in NSW, January 8
  • No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19

    No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19

    07 Jan, 2021, 1:01 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19
  • COVID-19 testing is free for everyone

    COVID-19 testing is free for everyone

    06 Jan, 2021, 3:31 pm Jenny Harrison Comments Off on COVID-19 testing is free for everyone

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