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Revolutionising patient care in western Sydney with Microsoft Teams: how thousands of patients are cared for virtually

19 Apr, 2022, 4:35 pm19 Apr, 2022, 4:36 pm Alyssa Terese

As the Delta outbreak rapidly made its way through western Sydney in July 2021, the Western Sydney Local Health District

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Australian-first ‘viral vector’ gene therapy facility coming to Westmead Health Precinct

31 Jan, 2022, 3:12 pm05 Feb, 2022, 9:16 pm Harrison Vesey

Viral vector technology delivers genetic material into cells to treat genetic conditions.

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Featured News Research Technology Westmead Hospital 

Western Sydney trials at-home ECG monitoring and community CPR training to improve heart health

16 Oct, 2021, 4:52 pm16 Oct, 2021, 8:13 pm Harrison Vesey

It only takes one minute a day to monitor for the life-threatening condition.

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Featured In the media News Research Technology Westmead Hospital 

Westmead Hospital home to world-first advance in early melanoma detection

13 Sep, 2021, 3:03 pm13 Sep, 2021, 5:20 pm Harrison Vesey

The 3D scanning system is a “game changer” in cancer detection.

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Featured News Research Technology Westmead Hospital Women’s and Newborn 

Start-up raises $784,000 for Westmead Hospital baby resuscitation system

20 Aug, 2021, 2:03 pm22 Aug, 2021, 7:50 pm Harrison Vesey

A prototype medical device that could save hundreds of thousands of newborn babies every year will soon be manufactured thanks

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News Our employees Research Technology Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Westmead heart doctors flex their best moves to save Cesar’s life

07 May, 2021, 11:47 am13 May, 2021, 8:08 am Harrison Vesey

It sounds like a wrestling move, but the precise procedure is a lifesaver for patients.

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News Research Spotlight Technology Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Westmead team receives $50,000 grant from gaming giant for heart attack simulator

26 Apr, 2021, 8:38 am28 Apr, 2021, 3:26 pm Harrison Vesey

The company behind Fortnite is throwing its weight behind training for our staff.

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Research Spotlight Technology Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Westmead Hospital emergency doctors launch education podcast in an Australian first

15 Apr, 2021, 10:52 am15 Apr, 2021, 2:41 pm Harrison Vesey

Emergency medicine trainees can now learn about the latest research anywhere, anytime.

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“It was overwhelming”: Westmead researcher with hepatitis B launches world-first support forum

13 Apr, 2021, 12:45 pm13 Apr, 2021, 3:16 pm Harrison Vesey

The website is a free source of trusted information and open discussion.

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Technology Westmead Hospital 

“What matters to me”: Osteoporosis patients lead the way

24 Mar, 2021, 10:50 am26 Mar, 2021, 2:12 pm Harrison Vesey

Westmead’s refracture prevention clinic is the first service to use this new patient-led survey.

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  • New information on Monkeypox in Australia

    New information on Monkeypox in Australia

    20 May, 2022, 11:52 am20 May, 2022, 11:52 am Sia Anthopoulos
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    Western Sydney seniors urged to prepare for flu season

    09 May, 2022, 7:38 am09 May, 2022, 7:45 am Alyssa Terese
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    Adolescent vaccines available in pharmacies throughout western Sydney to support NSW Health School Vaccination Program

    07 May, 2022, 8:48 am07 May, 2022, 8:49 am Alyssa Terese
  • People urged to get vaccinated in western Sydney as flu cases rise

    People urged to get vaccinated in western Sydney as flu cases rise

    05 May, 2022, 12:03 pm05 May, 2022, 12:04 pm Alyssa Terese

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