Fitting end to industrious career
This mechanical fitter made the impossible, possible.
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Spotlight
Brave mum of seven winning biggest fight of her life
After losing her limbs as a result of sudden pneumonia complications, a previously healthy mum of seven has become a source of inspiration to staff and patients across Westmead Hospital.
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Dr Vukasovic: our emergency departments are for emergencies only
An increase in the number of the most unwell patients presenting to Westmead Hospital’s emergency department (ED) from July to the end of September this year saw more than 556 patients requiring immediate resuscitation.
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My story of survival: ‘He told me I had breast cancer’
“I remember standing up and saying I wanted it out yesterday; the tears came pretty fast then and tissues were being handed to me from all directions.”
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“This is a great facility we’ve got here, we are so lucky”
Glowing feedback about Westmead Hospital’s emergency department has been broadcast across the airwaves, after a caller phoned Ray Hadley on 2GB to talk about his experience.
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Get moving with active presents this Christmas
NSW Health is urging families to consider presents for children this Christmas that foster activity and healthy habits.
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Maternity scrubs boost comfort levels for pregnant doctors
Westmead Hospital’s Dr Lucy Bates was one of the first in NSW to trial NSW Health and NSW Healthshare’s new maternity scrubs for pregnant surgeons and doctors.
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Westmead Hospital scores slice of major $10 mil grant to fight melanoma
Westmead Hospital’s dermatology department has been selected to receive a state-of-the-art imaging machine that can complete a 3D whole body scan in just seconds.
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Western Sydney surgeons back-to-back champions of games
Western Sydney Local Health District surgeons have taken out the top spot for the second year in the row at the Health and Education Training Network’s seventh Golden Scalpel Games.
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NSW dust storm: worst is over but remain vigilant
Air quality across Sydney remains ‘hazardous’ following the dust storm which blanketed the city yesterday.
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