Students unanimous for employer of choice
Nearly 300 high school students from years 10 and 11 have seen first hand about what is required to work in the public health system as a doctor or nurse.
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Performance review from Chief Executive, Danny O’Connor
The District executive has been required to attend monthly meetings with the Ministry regarding progress in relation to these and overall key performance indicators throughout the past year.
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Musical diva prepares for new role
Westmead Hospital’s Women’s and Newborn administration officer Margaret Mackey is about to embark on another highlight of her life – her retirement!
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Glimpse at Westmead’s new hospital building
A glimpse of one of the state’s biggest health projects – the more than $900 million Westmead Redevelopment – reveals a major transformation for Western Sydney health services.
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Westmead’s treasure calls it a day!
One of the longest serving porter or orderly Les Clarke has decided to hang up his joggers to prepare for his well-deserved retirement.
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Planning the shopping list for new hospital building
Westmead’s new hospital building, which is opening in 2020, will require thousands of pieces of furniture, fixtures and medical devices.
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World Cup fever heats up at Westmead
Western Sydney Local Health District staff are driven, compassionate, assertive and dedicated to their profession. There’s something else they are also enthusiastic with – their sport!
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Westmead takes top mental health award
Westmead’s Redbank House Acute Adolescent Unit team have received a state award for improving their practices with the seclusion and restraint of serious mental health patients.
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Nurses destined for the future
More than 500 nursing and midwifery students attended information sessions at Blacktown and Westmead hospitals recently with a view to starting their nursing and midwifery careers in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) next year.
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No chemo needed if breast cancer detected early, study confirms
A new study has confirmed that chemotherapy can be safely skipped if breast cancer is detected early.
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