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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Record COVID Safe check-ins and Blacktown business blitz preventing the spread
The Service NSW app has been downloaded more than four million times with more than 117 million COVID Safe check-ins. WSLHD and Blacktown Council have teamed up providing education and guidance to Blacktown businesses.
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Auburn Hospital first in NSW to install ‘Share the Dignity’ vending machine for free pads and tampons
The free vending machine can be accessed 24 hours a day in the emergency department.
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NSW Premier marks 10,000 COVID-19 vaccination milestone at Westmead Hospital
The Premier and Health Minister personally thanked Westmead Hospital staff.
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International Rare Disease Day
February 28 is International Rare Disease Day with the aim to raise awareness in the community about rare diseases and their impact on people’s lives – diseases treated across the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).
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Westmead volunteers back in action and serving Western Sydney
Westmead Hospital volunteers are gradually returning to the hospital after a year’s absence since the COVID-19 outbreak began in 2020.
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Skilled recruits boost dental services in Western Sydney
We’re used to welcoming new doctors and nurses to the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and now it’s smiles all round with five dental registrars and two dental officers joining the oral health ranks.
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Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals sharing how they CARE
Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals staff were recognised for their contributions to the delivery of healthcare. The staff were rewarded at a staff recognition program called the BMDH CARE Program.
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New researchers set to improve health in western Sydney with Kickstarter grants
Lung cancer, spinal pain and artificial intelligence are among the topics going under the microscope.
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COVID-19 restrictions to ease from Friday across Greater Sydney
Restrictions that will be eased from 12.01am Friday, 26 February.
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First Westmead transit patient lounges back
The transit lounge gives patients a comfortable place to wait after being discharged.
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