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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Western Sydney’s compassionate crusaders: Homeless Mental Health Team transforms lives
Since its inception in 2020, Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHD), Homeless Persons Mental Health Team, has provided mental health
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Attention western Sydney: New Voluntary Assisted Dying information released today
More than 700 healthcare workers and community members will today attend the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference in Sydney. NSW
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Professor Annette Haworth: A visionary leader for Radiation Oncology in western Sydney
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is entering a new era of excellence in radiation oncology, under the leadership of
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Western Sydney women set to benefit from increased access to the pill
From today, women will be able to access resupplies of oral contraceptives from their pharmacist, as part of the second
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Western Sydney warned to be on alert with high-dose MDMA tablet (ecstasy) circulating in NSW
NSW Health is warning the public of a high-dose MDMA tablet (ecstasy), found to contain more than four times the
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Cicada Innovations to call Westmead home
Investment NSW has announced Westmead will be home to a new biomedical hub, led by Cicada Innovations. A biomedical hub
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‘It’s an incredible thing, to help someone talk again’: WSLHD’s Professor Leanne Togher is helping people communicate after traumatic brain injury
In a 30-minute conversation with Professor Leanne Togher, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)’s speech pathologist and researcher, it is
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Secrets to healthier living on a budget: Western Sydney Diabetes investigates
Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) Senior Clinical Dietitian Victoria Silvestro is holding an informative session on “Healthy Eating on a Budget”
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Early season heat alert in western Sydney
NSW Health is reminding people to take precautions to protect their health as early season hot weather and heatwave conditions
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‘Nursing is not just a profession, it’s a calling’: celebrating Community Health Nursing Week 2023 in western Sydney
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) celebrated Community Health Nursing week from 11 to 15 September 2023. Jasmin Ellis, WSLHD’s
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