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Government News Top 4 

Police set sights on drink drivers this Easter long weekend

13 Apr, 2022, 10:38 am13 Apr, 2022, 10:38 am Alyssa Terese

Drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking will be the focus of this weekend’s Easter road safety operation as

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In the media News Top 4 Westmead Health Precinct Westmead Hospital 

$1.8 million grant to advance stroke and heart complications research for patients post-surgery

13 Apr, 2022, 9:03 am13 Apr, 2022, 12:29 pm Alyssa Terese

Researchers and clinicians from the Westmead Health Precinct and the University of Sydney have been awarded $1.8 million to advance

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Community Health News Spotlight Top 4 

Video: Mount Druitt local Christine shares her experience with the Mount Druitt Falls Clinic this April Falls month

11 Apr, 2022, 4:56 pm18 Apr, 2022, 8:45 pm Alyssa Terese

The first time Christine fell, it was in the street outside her local post office. Ninety-seven percent of falls happen

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Government Mental Health Top 4 

Griefline ready to answer calls in NSW with six free counselling sessions to enhance bereavement care

01 Apr, 2022, 3:08 pm01 Apr, 2022, 3:08 pm Alyssa Terese

NSW residents struggling to cope with the death of a loved one can access six free counselling sessions from Griefline,

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Community Health News Nutrition Population Health Top 4 

Educational videos tackle gestational diabetes for Tamil community

24 Mar, 2022, 3:32 pm31 Mar, 2022, 2:41 pm Harrison Vesey

Gestational diabetes is being diagnosed in nearly one-in-five pregnancies in western Sydney.

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Aboriginal health News Our People Top 4 

Aboriginal high school training program helps western Sydney close the gap

17 Mar, 2022, 10:23 am24 Mar, 2022, 3:15 pm Harrison Vesey

10 local high school students are kickstarting their careers in allied health.

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Our People Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Vale Ron Leslie: remembering the knowledgeable Westmead Hospital Porter

16 Mar, 2022, 5:26 pm16 Mar, 2022, 5:35 pm Alyssa Terese

For almost 40 years, proud Aboriginal man Ron Leslie scurried up and down the corridors of Westmead Hospital making sure

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Events Our People Top 4 

‘I’ve booked flights to India and found accommodation for sheep’: Celebrating those who care on World Social Work Day

15 Mar, 2022, 8:47 am24 Mar, 2022, 3:22 pm Harrison Vesey

March 15 is World Social Work Day.

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Mental Health Our People Spotlight Top 4 

“There is always a light at the end of the tunnel”: War survivor teaches resilience to western Sydney youth

11 Mar, 2022, 11:33 am17 Mar, 2022, 10:22 am Harrison Vesey

Daniel Apat uses his experience to help young people with their own trauma.

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Our employees Spotlight Top 4 

Secret lives of staff: Showing power against the COVID-19 pandemic one brush stroke at a time 

11 Mar, 2022, 11:19 am16 Mar, 2022, 11:21 am Alyssa Terese

Research guru and artist Seema Manoj has again put oil paint to canvas to capture a time she says we

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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
  • NSW Police launch Operation Anzac Day 2022 ahead of commemorations

    NSW Police launch Operation Anzac Day 2022 ahead of commemorations

    22 Apr, 2022, 3:57 pm22 Apr, 2022, 4:05 pm Alyssa Terese

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