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Doctors of the Year announced at Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals

18 Feb, 2021, 2:26 pm18 Feb, 2021, 2:26 pm Jenny Harrison

The Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals 2020 Doctors of the Year are: Intern of the Year 2020 – Dr Vedant Dave, Resident of the Year 2020 – Dr Arun Ahulwalia, Registrar of the Year 2020 – Dr Mathew Economides and Consultant of the Year 2020 – Dr Danette Wright.

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Westmead Emergency opens new era for Western Sydney healthcare

17 Feb, 2021, 2:34 pm17 Feb, 2021, 2:57 pm Paul Roberts

A 42-year service closed its doors this morning then instantly re-opened a new era as Westmead Hospital’s Emergency Department relocated to its new high-tech home.

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New team raises the bar for patient experience

10 Feb, 2021, 3:56 pm18 Feb, 2021, 2:48 pm Harrison Vesey

The team works directly with patients to keep them updated and address any concerns.

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Human resources by day, crime fighter by night

03 Feb, 2021, 12:10 pm05 Feb, 2021, 9:29 am Harrison Vesey

From Cumberland Hospital to Parramatta Police, Hany Mena just loves helping people.

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One year since Australia’s first COVID-19 patient treated at Westmead Hospital

29 Jan, 2021, 1:22 pm05 Feb, 2021, 1:50 pm Harrison Vesey

Looking back at how it all unfolded after the first case in January 2020.

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Westmead midwives safely deliver eager baby in hospital foyer

20 Jan, 2021, 10:18 am20 Jan, 2021, 10:21 am Harrison Vesey

Baby Tobias just couldn’t wait to meet his parents.

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Secret lives of staff: Westmead Hospital nurse by day, rock star by night

05 Jan, 2021, 9:00 am11 Jan, 2021, 11:27 am Taylah Massingham

During the day, he’s a mild-mannered nurse manager in post-anaesthetic care at Westmead Hospital. After-hours, Trevor Court transforms into rock

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“He needs a kidney, I’ve got a kidney, let’s go”: New podcast

23 Dec, 2020, 3:51 pm23 Dec, 2020, 3:51 pm Harrison Vesey

Santa and Mrs Claus speak on the latest episode of Western Sydney Health Check.

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People remain Lifeblood of our District

23 Dec, 2020, 12:00 pm22 Dec, 2020, 1:13 pm Harrison Vesey

Lifeblood tells the story of the year in our District through photos.

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‘People need to know you’re there to listen’: New podcast

18 Dec, 2020, 4:47 pm18 Dec, 2020, 4:47 pm Harrison Vesey

What is a nurse practitioner? Find out in our latest episode.

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    06 Apr, 2021, 2:12 pm06 Apr, 2021, 3:01 pm Tim Dunlop
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