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Mum returns to Blacktown Hospital to thank staff

What began as a worrying trip to the emergency department for new mum Brittany, became an experience at Blacktown Hospital worth sharing.

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Creators and executive of Westmead Hospital stand in front of a blue bstreetsmart banner displaying the words “bstreetsmart road safety for life.”

bstreetsmart safety event goes national

Westmead Hospital’s sold-out road trauma prevention program goes national as it enters its 22nd year.  

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Blacktown Hospital alive with sound of music

Blacktown Hospital has celebrated the arrival of a pre-loved grand piano gifted by the ABC as part of their pop-up pianos and television series, The Piano Show.

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Health initiative Hello Doctor wins Zest Award

Western Sydney Local Health District event, Hello Doctor, has won the Zest Award for Outstanding Project in the CALD Communities category for 2026. 

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Mum returns to Blacktown Hospital to thank staff

What began as a worrying trip to the emergency department for new mum Brittany, became an experience at Blacktown Hospital worth sharing.
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Diabetes outreach for Sydney’s Afghan community

Western Sydney Local Health District is taking healthcare to our streets, reaching out to create a healthier, happier community. 
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Munch & Move celebrates local champions

Western Sydney Early Childhood Services were recognised for outstanding efforts in promoting healthy lifestyles through the Munch & Move program.
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bstreetsmart safety event goes national

Westmead Hospital’s sold-out road trauma prevention program goes national as it enters its 22nd year.  
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Health initiative Hello Doctor wins Zest Award

Western Sydney Local Health District event, Hello Doctor, has won the Zest Award for Outstanding Project in the CALD Communities category for 2026. 

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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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