The Pulse: Your Western Sydney health news

Stay informed about the latest health news and upcoming events in the region by following updates from the Western Sydney Local Health District (LHD).

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One mums journey to breastmilk donor

Breastmilk donor Hannah shares a deeply personal story of joy and loss to promote the expansion of Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s donated pasteurised human milk program.
 

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Celebrating twenty years of sustainability

What began as an initiative by an eager 8-year-old boy has become a two-decade long mission at Auburn Hospital, saving money and diverting tonnes of waste away from landfill. 
 

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Making a difference: mental health emergency care

For more than a decade, mental health Clinical Nurse Consultant Anita Das has been helping people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

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Western Sydney student voices lead the way

Students from Western Sydney schools have taken out the top three prizes in the 2026 Multicultural Youth Voices Competition.

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Health alerts

Death cap mushroom detections prompt health warning

NSW Health is warning people about the health risks of eating wild mushrooms.

Spike in opioid overdoses prompts warning on tainted cocaine

NSW Health is providing a broad health warning to the community about the danger of using drugs thought to be cocaine.

Measles alert for Western Sydney

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case.

Most psoriasis patients unaware of heart disease risk

A recent Western Sydney study has revealed that fewer than one in 5 people living with psoriasis.

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