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NSW dust storm: worst is over but remain vigilant

23 Nov, 2018, 1:33 pm27 Nov, 2018, 11:46 am Sia Anthopoulos

Air quality across Sydney remains ‘hazardous’ following the dust storm which blanketed the city yesterday.

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NSW dust storms: your guide to avoiding health problems

21 Nov, 2018, 6:31 pm23 Nov, 2018, 1:34 pm Sia Anthopoulos

Bureau of Meteorology forecasters are monitoring a dust storm that may reach Sydney tomorrow afternoon.

Featured Our employees People Spotlight

Secret lives of staff: the fencing doctor who can ballet dance

21 Nov, 2018, 2:30 pm23 Nov, 2018, 2:43 pm Siobhan Fogarty #secret #lives #staff #westmead #hospital #fencing #ballet #horses

For one kidney doctor at Westmead Hospital, life is literally a modern pentathlon, with some classical ballet thrown in for good measure.

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From Texas to Sydney: admin officer chooses love

15 Nov, 2018, 5:13 pm15 Nov, 2018, 5:36 pm Sia Anthopoulos

An administration officer originally from Texas has been enjoying her time at Blacktown Hospital after following her heart to Sydney two years ago.

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The magic of midwives: first-time mum opens up about her experience

14 Nov, 2018, 11:06 am14 Nov, 2018, 11:30 am Sia Anthopoulos

Erin, Carlos and baby Saskia Furtado. First-time mum Erin Furtado gives her personal account of working with the Westmead Caseload

Events Spotlight Westmead Hospital

Radiation therapists spreading hope for cancer patients

08 Nov, 2018, 1:30 pm08 Nov, 2018, 1:30 pm Siobhan Fogarty #cancer #relay #patients #therapists

A team of radiation therapists from Blacktown and Westmead Hospital have raised vital funds through the Cancer Council’s Relay For Life program.

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Blacktown Hospital scores major Premier’s award

07 Nov, 2018, 8:51 pm07 Nov, 2018, 8:57 pm Sia Anthopoulos

A revolutionary project that has vastly improved waiting times in Blacktown Hospital’s emergency department has won a Premier’s award at a gala dinner tonight.

Food Nutrition Our employees People Spotlight Top 4

Secret lives of staff: Diabetes no obstacle to tasty dishes

06 Nov, 2018, 1:30 pm06 Nov, 2018, 1:30 pm Siobhan Fogarty #diabetes #foodie #meal #blog

Fancy some diabetic friendly pear raspberry loaf, chocolate ricotta cakes, low carb potato bake or diabetic friendly chocolate ice cream?

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Mum gives birth to one of the biggest babies ever born at Blacktown Hospital

05 Nov, 2018, 2:43 pm05 Nov, 2018, 3:13 pm Sia Anthopoulos

A Riverstone mum has given birth to one of the biggest babies ever born at Blacktown Hospital.

Mental Health News Spotlight Top 4

Australian-first: wearable device to improve youth mental heath

02 Nov, 2018, 2:29 pm05 Nov, 2018, 6:07 pm Sia Anthopoulos

Left to right: WSLHD Mental Health Services executive director A/Prof Beth Kotze with WSLHD Youth Council representative Stephanie D’Souza. In