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Visiting Nepalese physician takes healthcare to new heights

If you're treated by a physician in Nepal, there's a chance that doctor trained at Westmead Hospital in Sydney

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New doctors start across Western Sydney hospitals

More than 150 new doctors have Joined Western Sydney Local Health District.

Indigenous artist Lakkarai Pitt

Renowned artist provides source of strength to grieving families

Indigenous artist Lakkarai Pitt has brought her care, and craft to Westmead Hospital.

Julie Cort in scrubs for her farewell party

Farewell to Julie Cort - The Nurse who made a hospital feel like home

After more than 40 years in nursing, Mount Druitt Hospital Surgical Ward Nurse Unit Manager has said goodbye.

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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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