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Celebrating connection for 50 years of NAIDOC

Staff and community gathered on Dharug Country at Westmead to mark 50 years of NAIDOC Week, celebrating culture, connection and Aboriginal pride.

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From patient to diabetes educator for Westmead nurse

Nicholas Grech is a young adult educator in Diabetes, turning his personal experience into patient outcomes. 

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Youth advocates develop health workforce initiative

More than 30 Western Sydney students tackled real health challenges at a Health Hackathon, building skills, confidence and healthcare career awareness.

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International award for Blacktown Hospital leader

A Western Sydney nursing leader, Professor Caleb Ferguson, has received one of the profession’s highest honours being named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

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Maintaining readiness for infectious disease threats

Westmead clinicians stay up to date with specialised training to keep patients, staff and communities safe from the global threat of infectious disease.
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Celebrating connection for 50 years of NAIDOC

Staff and community gathered on Dharug Country at Westmead to mark 50 years of NAIDOC Week, celebrating culture, connection and Aboriginal pride.
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Going in to bat for those who have cancer

Patient legacy leaves a lasting impact – Thornleigh Baseball Club’s ongoing commitment to Westmead Hospital’s Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre.
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From patient to diabetes educator for Westmead nurse

Nicholas Grech is a young adult educator in Diabetes, turning his personal experience into patient outcomes. 
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Youth advocates develop health workforce initiative

More than 30 Western Sydney students tackled real health challenges at a Health Hackathon, building skills, confidence and healthcare career awareness.

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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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