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WalkSoccer kicks goals in Western Sydney as nominated for award

Western Sydney Local Health District has helped launch WalkSoccer and help our aging kick goals and remain active.

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Donna Garland Chief Midwife returns to Westmead

Chief Midwife’s visit celebrates excellence in Western Sydney maternity care

Western Sydney Local Health District welcomed the state’s Chief Midwife Donna Garland back to the health district where she spent a decade shaping her career.

Nedd Brockman Australian of the year

Young Australian of the Year inspires staff at Western Sydney

The Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann visited Westmead to celebrate the hard working staff at Western Sydney Hospitals.

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Surge of support as Dry July kicks off at Westmead Hospital

Dry July has started with a huge surge of support at the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre (CPMCC) as fundraising passes the initial goal of $3,000.

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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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Blacktown partnerships get the area moving

Making it easier for people to be active in their everyday lives is the goal of the new Blacktown Local Active Partnership (LAP), launched in June.
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Surge of support as Dry July kicks off at Westmead Hospital

Dry July has started with a huge surge of support at the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre (CPMCC) as fundraising passes the initial goal of $3,000.
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Angela shares her breast cancer warning

Angela has been steadfast in maintaining her breast screen appointments over the years, and says it was that routine check that made all the difference.
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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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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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