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  • COVID-19 location alert for pubs in Auburn, Berala
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Westmead midwives safely deliver eager baby in hospital foyer

20 Jan, 2021, 10:18 am20 Jan, 2021, 10:21 am Harrison Vesey

Baby Tobias just couldn’t wait to meet his parents.

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Blacktown Redevelopment Health Top 4 

Virtual tour to where you’ll meet your baby

15 Jan, 2021, 12:13 pm15 Jan, 2021, 12:13 pm Polina Matveycheva childbirth, maternity, pregnancy

To help mums-to-be to prepare for childbirth, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has introduced online classes and developed a virtual tour.

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News Top 4 

Service NSW app downloads hit 3 million

15 Jan, 2021, 9:08 am15 Jan, 2021, 10:13 am Jenny Harrison

Customers have heeded advice and embraced the NSW Government’s Service NSW Mobile app for checking in safely to venues, with more than 3 million app downloads already recorded.

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Auburn People Population Health Top 4 

Dad of rescued toddler says ‘never stop watching after your kid’

15 Jan, 2021, 9:00 am20 Jan, 2021, 3:23 pm Polina Matveycheva Auburn Hospital, emergency

For the Wong family, November 10 will never be just another day in the calendar. What started as a regular

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Population Health Top 4 

Every day is a great day to quit

13 Jan, 2021, 9:22 am14 Jan, 2021, 2:48 pm Harrison Vesey

Make a positive change for your health and your wallet this year.

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Westmead Adolescent clinic leads eating disorders battle

06 Jan, 2021, 12:24 pm11 Jan, 2021, 2:09 pm Jenny Harrison

Head of Westmead Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine clinic Dr Michael Kohn said 2020 had broken all records for families seeking help. Since the beginning of April the clinic has received twice the number of patients struggling from eating disorders.

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People Spotlight Top 4 

Secret lives of staff: Westmead Hospital nurse by day, rock star by night

05 Jan, 2021, 9:00 am11 Jan, 2021, 11:27 am Taylah Massingham

During the day, he’s a mild-mannered nurse manager in post-anaesthetic care at Westmead Hospital. After-hours, Trevor Court transforms into rock

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Community Health Health Population Health Top 4 

Safe gatherings at Christmas

24 Dec, 2020, 1:44 pm24 Dec, 2020, 2:19 pm Polina Matveycheva

2020 has been a challenging year. Limited gatherings and closed borders made it tough for families and friends to meet

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Community Health News Top 4 

New booklet helps kids with their COVID-19 test

24 Dec, 2020, 9:47 am12 Jan, 2021, 3:14 pm Sarah Aldridge

New booklet helps kids 3-5 prepare for a COVID-19 test.

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Redevelopment Top 4 Westmead Redevelopment 

Breathtaking Westmead art branches out to honour nature’s role

23 Dec, 2020, 4:15 pm23 Dec, 2020, 4:15 pm Paul Roberts

A 16-metre tall piece titled A Tree Full of Life stands near the front entrance of Westmead’s new hospital, testament to the artist’s love and respect for nature and all life in it.

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  • COVID-19 location alert for pubs in Auburn, Berala

    COVID-19 location alert for pubs in Auburn, Berala

    19 Jan, 2021, 9:07 am Harrison Vesey Comments Off on COVID-19 location alert for pubs in Auburn, Berala
  • COVID-19 alert for venue and train routes in Western Sydney

    COVID-19 alert for venue and train routes in Western Sydney

    18 Jan, 2021, 10:15 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on COVID-19 alert for venue and train routes in Western Sydney
  • Three new cases in NSW, January 11

    Three new cases in NSW, January 11

    11 Jan, 2021, 11:25 am Harrison Vesey Comments Off on Three new cases in NSW, January 11
  • Four new cases in NSW, January 8

    Four new cases in NSW, January 8

    08 Jan, 2021, 11:19 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on Four new cases in NSW, January 8

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