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From new technology to sustainability, these are the highlights from the 2023 Western Sydney Health Forum

01 Dec, 2023, 12:39 pm03 Dec, 2023, 9:13 am Jessica Chahine

The 2023 Western Sydney Health Forum took place on Tuesday, 21 November, providing the local western Sydney community with an

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Auburn Hospital News Top 4 

Auburn Hospital’s Supportive and Palliative Care Unit: a haven of compassion and comfort for patients and families

28 Nov, 2023, 2:55 pm28 Nov, 2023, 2:55 pm Jessica Chahine

Health Minister Ryan Park, and Member for Auburn, Lynda Voltz, recently paid a visit to Auburn Hospital’s Supportive and Palliative

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News Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Could a video game stamp out vaping? Western Sydney students share ideas at first Health Hackathon

28 Nov, 2023, 2:42 pm28 Nov, 2023, 2:42 pm Jessica Chahine

Students from western Sydney recently spent two days immersed in a ‘Health Hackathon’ event at Westmead Hospital, developing campaigns to

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News Our People Research Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

From easel to education: How Dr Jennifer Davids is bringing creativity to Westmead Hospital’s Research and Education Network

27 Nov, 2023, 1:13 pm27 Nov, 2023, 2:15 pm Jessica Chahine

Among hallways in Westmead Hospital’s Research and Education Network (REN) building filled with research papers, diagrams and models sits an

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News Our People Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Since 1994, social worker Kim Hobbs has been dedicated to Westmead Hospital’s Gyaecological Cancer patients and their families

23 Nov, 2023, 6:29 pm23 Nov, 2023, 6:30 pm Jessica Chahine

The Pulse interviewed Kim Hobbs, Clinical Specialist Social Worker, after she was recently recognised as Allied Health Professional of the

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News Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

‘A sanctuary of tranquillity and solace’: Unveiling Westmead Hospital’s new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) courtyard

23 Nov, 2023, 12:05 pm30 Nov, 2023, 3:15 pm Jessica Chahine

Friday 17 November marked World Prematurity Day, and the NICU team at Westmead Hospital came together to raise awareness of

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Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals News Top 4 

Celebrating kindness through culture at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals

22 Nov, 2023, 4:35 pm27 Nov, 2023, 1:06 pm Natalie Noordhuis

Kindness Week has been celebrated at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals with a staff morning tea and chocolates, in honour

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News Our People Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Blacktown Hospital nurse Divya Matthias made the trip to Westmead Hospital for the AR tours. Here’s her review of the event.

22 Nov, 2023, 2:37 pm23 Nov, 2023, 6:36 pm Jessica Chahine

Westmead Hospital recently celebrated its 45th birthday with an innovative and immersive ‘Past meets Future’ Augmented Reality (AR) tour, showcasing

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News Our People Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Jennifer Hogg worked at Westmead Hospital when its doors first opened 45 years ago. She reminisces during the AR tours.

22 Nov, 2023, 10:43 am23 Nov, 2023, 6:36 pm Jessica Chahine

Westmead Hospital recently celebrated its 45th anniversary with a series of ground-breaking Augmented Reality (AR) tours titled ‘Past meets future’.

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Community invited to submit questions for the 2023 Western Sydney Health Forum

20 Nov, 2023, 4:26 pm20 Nov, 2023, 4:30 pm Natalie Noordhuis

Local community members are invited to send in their questions for the 2023 Western Sydney Health Forum on Tuesday, 21

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