The Pulse: News from Western Sydney LHD

Read all the latest news from the Western Sydney Local Health District (LHD).

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15 June 2026

Parramatta Rotary celebrates a century of goodwill

The first 100 babies born in June at Westmead Hospital get an early literacy boost, thanks to the Rotary Club of Parramatta.

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12 June 2026

Western Sydney Local Health District welcomes new Chief Executive

Western Sydney Local Health District has welcomed Alison Zecchin as its new Chief Executive, commencing the role in June 2026.

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4 June 2026

Cystic fibrosis patient shares story for advocacy 

Passionate advocate Catherine Macguire raises awareness for Cystic Fibrosis through the Westmead Hospital specialist centre.

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29 May 2026

New service at Westmead Hospital improves lung cancer diagnosis

 A new lung cancer diagnosing service at Westmead Hospital is improving diagnosis and hoping to catch cancers earlier.

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26 May 2026

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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22 May 2026

Supportive and Palliative Care volunteers – there when people need them most

Volunteers across Western Sydney Local Health District who dedicate their time to Supportive and Palliative Care have been recognised at the state awards.

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22 May 2026

Maya and Gemma are making their mark in midwifery

Maya and Gemma are two new midwives from Westmead Hospital, having recently graduated from the NSW MidStart program which is open to registered nurses.

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20 May 2026

Westmead connects with global innovators in return of Harvard Hackathon

Nearly 200 people attended the annual Harvard Hackathon was held at Westmead, bringing together participants, mentors and judges from across the Westmead Health Precinct.

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20 May 2026

Nurses and midwives across Western Sydney recognised

Celebrating the strength and collaboration across hospitals, services, specialties and communities of Western Sydney Local Health District nurses and midwives.

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15 May 2026

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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