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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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Community Health Featured News Technology 

“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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Auburn Blacktown Mount Druitt Technology 

Hospitals across western Sydney embrace sustainability with money-saving solar panels

11 Mar, 2021, 10:52 am15 Mar, 2021, 4:25 pm Harrison Vesey

Blacktown Hospital is the second largest solar project in NSW Health.

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News Technology Top 4 

Free app to help western Sydney with translated phrases for healthcare

11 Mar, 2021, 10:35 am11 Mar, 2021, 1:39 pm Harrison Vesey

The app features more than 250 phrases translated into 10 key languages.

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People Technology Top 4 

Westmead Hospital junior doctor launches educational podcast

09 Feb, 2021, 11:58 am10 Feb, 2021, 9:06 am Harrison Vesey

The podcast is designed to help junior doctors in their first year of medicine.

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News Research Technology 

Westmead study finds fitness trackers do help increase activity

22 Dec, 2020, 11:59 am23 Dec, 2020, 12:35 pm Harrison Vesey

The average person increased their activity by 2000 steps per day when using a smartphone app or smart watch.

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Featured Spotlight Technology 

Virtual memorial service brings families together to honour loved ones

18 Dec, 2020, 4:00 pm18 Dec, 2020, 4:06 pm Polina Matveycheva

A virtual memorial service is a new way for families to honour loved ones

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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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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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    07 Apr, 2021, 12:02 pm08 Apr, 2021, 8:37 pm Tim Dunlop
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    Australia-New Zealand travel bubble set to open on 18 April

    06 Apr, 2021, 2:12 pm06 Apr, 2021, 3:01 pm Tim Dunlop
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    New COVID-19 case locations in Byron Bay – 31 March

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