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Westmead junior doctors swoop in to help fallen patient

21 Feb, 2020, 4:15 pm21 Feb, 2020, 4:15 pm Jenny Harrison

Malvern Beyers didn’t expect such prompt, helpful and heartfelt assistance when he fell from his wheelchair in Westmead Hospital’s busy

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Your voice to change Westmead Hospital

19 Feb, 2020, 4:36 pm20 Feb, 2020, 9:05 am Jenny Harrison

Westmead Hospital invites local residents who are passionate about the future of healthcare to lend their voice for change at the hospital as a consumer representative.

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NSW joins national push to reduce stillbirths

18 Feb, 2020, 1:46 pm18 Feb, 2020, 3:52 pm Jenny Harrison

NSW has joined a national push to drive down the number of stillbirths that stands at six babies lost across Australia every day.

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News Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Voting extended for Westmead’s photo competition

06 Feb, 2020, 3:43 pm06 Feb, 2020, 3:44 pm Jenny Harrison

With hundreds of entries flooding in, the People’s Choice Award has been extended to this Sunday 9 February.

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I am, you are, we are Australian: celebrating the Aussie spirit

24 Jan, 2020, 3:48 pm26 Jan, 2020, 9:38 am Jenny Harrison

Australians are known for their generosity and mateship especially when fellow Aussies are doing it tough.

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Vote for your favourite Westmead Redevelopment competition photo

24 Jan, 2020, 1:38 pm24 Jan, 2020, 1:38 pm Jenny Harrison

Check out the finalist and vote for your favourite photo in the Westmead Redevelopment photo competition!

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New junior doctor continues medical family legacy at Westmead

23 Jan, 2020, 12:00 pm24 Jan, 2020, 9:56 am Jenny Harrison

New medical recruit Emma Halliwell is looking forward to starting her career at Westmead Hospital and the added bonus is, she gets to join her dad and twin sister Rebecca, who already works at Westmead.

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Original yellow Wiggle thanks Westmead Hospital staff for heart care

22 Jan, 2020, 2:38 pm23 Jan, 2020, 1:55 pm Jenny Harrison

Wiggles showman Greg Page, also known as the original yellow Wiggle, has been discharged from Westmead Hospital today after being treated by the cardiology team.

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News Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

New IVF rebate gives hope to women in Western Sydney

20 Jan, 2020, 3:52 pm20 Jan, 2020, 3:52 pm Jenny Harrison

Starting a family can be one of the most exciting times in anyone’s life, but for many couples experiencing difficulty conceiving, it can be challenging and stressful.

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Westmead breakthrough for heart attack survivors could address heart failure

02 Jan, 2020, 5:30 pm06 Jan, 2020, 1:21 pm Sia Anthopoulos

A new breakthrough is showing promise in helping patients recover from a heart attack.

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