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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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Featured People Spotlight 

‘This is my happy place’: Celebrating employees with disability

03 Dec, 2020, 3:03 pm03 Dec, 2020, 3:17 pm Harrison Vesey

Today is International Day of People with Disability and anyone can be a champion for disability inclusion.

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“They call him the Australian Leonardo da Vinci”: new podcast

02 Dec, 2020, 2:02 pm02 Dec, 2020, 2:08 pm Harrison Vesey

Two Aboriginal leaders from our district join us to discuss health and achievements in Western Sydney.

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Community Health Spotlight Top 4 

How every health worker can respond to domestic violence

25 Nov, 2020, 12:27 pm02 Dec, 2020, 12:44 pm Harrison Vesey

If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, we are here to help.

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Featured People Spotlight 

Santa gets a new kidney from Mrs Claus at Westmead Hospital

24 Nov, 2020, 10:33 am24 Nov, 2020, 10:33 am Taylah Massingham

After being on dialysis for more than two years, Ian Wilson has finally had his Christmas wish come true. In

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People Spotlight Top 4 

‘There is no manual’: Supporting the unsung heroes of our health care system

20 Nov, 2020, 2:14 pm20 Nov, 2020, 2:14 pm Harrison Vesey

Namita’s son Yash has an extremely rare condition which means he requires full-time care.

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Spotlight Technology Top 4 

New program for dads on International Men’s Day

19 Nov, 2020, 9:11 am19 Nov, 2020, 11:57 am Harrison Vesey

Dads and dads-to-be can sign up now for free tips and advice.

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Featured People Spotlight Westmead Hospital 

Dialling into her golden years: Admin officer says goodbye after 21 years

17 Nov, 2020, 10:54 am17 Nov, 2020, 11:43 am Taylah Massingham

After being the first point of call for many patients in Westmead Hospital’s Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, administration officer

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Spotlight Technology Top 4 

Digital solution helps patients in own home

11 Nov, 2020, 12:38 pm11 Nov, 2020, 12:38 pm Harrison Vesey

Hospital in the Home is the latest department to receive the eMeds upgrade.

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Mental Health Spotlight Top 4 

“Suicide prevention is everyone’s business”: new podcast

05 Nov, 2020, 3:38 pm05 Nov, 2020, 4:08 pm Harrison Vesey

Eight Australians die every day by suicide. Rowena Saheb is trying to stop that.

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    COVID-19 detected in Western Sydney sewage

    22 Jan, 2021, 11:42 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on COVID-19 detected in Western Sydney sewage
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    21 Jan, 2021, 12:22 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on NSW urged to prepare for heatwave
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    COVID-19 detected in sewage in Berala, Northern Beaches

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