Scientific process sped up
Life-changing health research will speed up under a new agreement between Western Sydney Local Health District and the Westmead Institute for Medical Research.
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Clinically dead man meets doctor who saved his life
Bimal Deo, who suffered a heart attack behind the wheel at Baulkham Hills, is counting his blessings after he was brought back from the dead by a hero doctor.
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University of Sydney Senate visits WECC
The University of Sydney’s Senate has held its latest meeting at Westmead Hospital’s new Westmead Education & Conference Centre (WECC) level one.
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Two travellers return to Sydney with measles
NSW Health is urging people to vaccinate against measles before overseas travel after two NSW residents contracted the disease in South America and New Zealand.
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Get Healthy at your local library and sign up for free health coaching
Residents of Western Sydney are invited to sign up for a free, personal telephone health coach while thumbing through their favourite book at local libraries, as part of a campaign to get people off the couch and more active.
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Clear labels set to send sugar packing
Sugary drinks are out of fashion across Western Sydney Local Health District and the rest of the country is looking
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Palliative care patient’s magical duet with guitarist
A palliative care patient battling ovarian cancer has testified to the power of music, telling nurses that singing a duet from her hospital bed in Mt Druitt made her feel “wonderful”.
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Blacktown nurse says ‘love, respect and dignity’ is the key
Nursing is a dream come true for Logan Muddle – even on the hard days.
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Record feedback helps drive culture change
Six hundred-plus staff ideas will be used to drive major and positive cultural change across the district.
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‘A great symbol of us coming together’: smoking ceremony marks new era for Blacktown Hospital
A new chapter for Blacktown Hospital has been marked with a powerful Aboriginal smoking ceremony today.
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Last call: join 14,000 others and vote for your favourite health project
Will Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) break last year’s record of 17,000 votes for a NewsLocal People’s Choice Award?
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Westmead women’s health team laces up for good cause
The Coleman Greig Challenge is fast approaching and we want you to join us for a big event on the Western Sydney calendar.
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Westmead doctor becomes research institute director
Leading transplant expert Professor Philip O’Connell has been promoted into the role.
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