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International doctors complete Workplace Based Assessment program at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals

Doctors from Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Sri Lanka and Syria are fully registered after graduating from the program at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals.

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Blacktown launches pilot for sustainable trials

In collaboration with Cancer Institute NSW, Blacktown Hospital has created a database for medical supply waste in oncological clinical trials.

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Breastfeeding bolstered as Auburn Hospital expands midwifery roles for expectant mums

Auburn Hospital is strengthening midwifery roles for expecting mums with a variety of new supports including the introduction of breastfeeding support midwives.

Alex and Nicole Risso hug and hold hands on side of hospital bed.

Westmead Hospital performs exceptionally rare robotic surgery enabling wife to save husband

A rare robotic surgery has allowed Western Sydney mum to save her husband’s life through organ donation.

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Live well to die well – Supportive and Palliative Care supporting Western Sydney families

Palliative care is delivered at Western Sydney hospitals by a diverse team of professionals, including social workers, psychologists and counsellors.
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New technology at Westmead for people with Parkinson’s

Westmead Hospital is the first public Hospital in Australia to offer adaptive deep brain stimulation for people with Parkinson’s.
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From graduate nurse to ground breaker in two years

Storm Zachary-John Brown is one of the districts up-and-comers, being nominated for excellence in nursing less than two years after graduating. 
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Half a century of care: Westmead midwives reach remarkable 50-year milestone

A trio of long-serving Westmead Hospital midwives have been recognised for reaching an extraordinary career milestone, each celebrating 50 years in the profession.
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Celebrating midwives at Western Sydney hospitals

International Day of the Midwife is being celebrated across Western Sydney Local Health District hospitals, recognising the people who help 10,000 births each year.

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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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