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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Cash back for western Sydney families facing fertility issues
Women in NSW who undergo fertility treatment with an accredited private provider will be eligible for a cash rebate of
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Western Sydney’s Professor Jeremy Chapman is bestowed with the honour of the Medawar Prize on-stage in Buenos Aires
Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHD) Professor Jeremy Chapman has accepted the prestigious 2022 Medawar Prize on-stage in Buenos Aires.
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Western Sydney Baabayn mums shine a light at Vivid
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) works closely to support Baabayn, an Aboriginal Corporation that connects with individuals and families
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Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital paediatricians farewell the district after a combined 50 years of service
Paediatricians Dr Kerry Brown and Associate Professor Daniel Lin have farewelled Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals (BMDH) after providing more
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Cardiac rehabilitation expert Robert Zecchin celebrates 40 years working at Westmead Hospital
Two days after turning 18, Robert Zecchin commenced nursing training at Westmead Hospital in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)
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Westmead Hospital cardiologist’s innovative planned trial brings hope to those needing a heart transplant
Heart disease is Australia’s leading cause of death, killing more than 18,500 people every year, which equates to one every 28 minutes.
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Medication without harm: why this is a topic everyone in western Sydney needs to be across
Each person living in western Sydney will, at some point in their life, take medications to prevent or treat illness,
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Celebrating the work of an essential support network: the pharmacists of western Sydney
This Sunday, 25 September, the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) pharmacy departments are celebrating World Pharmacists Day, and this
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New safety system keeping staff and patients safe at Cumberland Hospital with state-of-the-art duress tags introduced
As part of continuing efforts to ensure world-class protection and care for staff and patients, state-of-the-art duress tags have been
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Western Sydney Local Health District’s senior health clinicians raise awareness for Make No Doubt sexual consent campaign
The New South Wales Government implemented new affirmative consent reforms and legislative changes that simplify and strengthen the laws around
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