Local culture and history unveiled to western Sydney community
Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders have caught their first glimpse of Westmead Health Precinct’s new Cultural Gathering Place.
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Tackling COVID kilos: the hidden kilojoules in those indulgent foods
Whether it was stress eating, boredom baking or Zoom drinks, many of us may have noticed our waistlines increasing and
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First vascular patient gives Westmead’s new unit thumbs up
As patient Kelly Kindrat is wheeled from Westmead Hospital to the new adjacent Central Acute Services Building (CASB), excitement and
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Billions in infrastructure, millions in grants and cutting-edge drug trials: a new era of western Sydney health research
No health district in the state matches the research output of Western Sydney.
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Blacktown’s health in check with $700 million investment
The $700 million expansion of Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals is complete with the official opening today of the multi-award
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Test often and treat early to prevent HIV in western Sydney
New South Wales Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant this week released the NSW HIV Strategy 2021–2025, which aims to achieve the
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A new era of nursing leadership arrives at Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals
Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals (BMDH) has appointed a new Director of Nursing and Midwifery – Ms Marie Baxter. Marie
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$500,000 grant to help new western Sydney parents with healthcare tips
The program helps new parents and bubs stay healthy and understand the health system.
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Western Sydney local rises to challenge of steering health district
Growing up in Granville, Loretta Di Mento knew Westmead Hospital was admired by the local community. Now she has the
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Aboriginal health worker first to receive COVID-19 vaccine at new Blacktown Hospital vaccination clinic
The clinic opened its doors today and will support our vaccination efforts in Western Sydney.
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