Heart and lung care in Western Sydney

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About our heart and lung care services

We provide diagnostic and ongoing care for patients who are at risk of, or who have been diagnosed with respiratory and cardiac diseases.

Cardio-pulmonary outpatient physiotherapy service

We aim to support people to maintain and improve their quality of life by building long-term self-management skills. This includes techniques to help clear sputum and reduce feelings of breathlessness over time.

The conditions we treat include:

bronchiectasis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
asthma
pneumonia
post-sternotomy
rib fractures.

This service is based at Blacktown Hospital.

Learn more about our Cardio-pulmonary outpatient physiotherapy service.

Cardiology in Community

About the service

Cardiology in Community (CIC) is a partnership program between Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), Western Sydney LHD and general practices in Western Sydney.

The program aims to support and increase detection and management of heart conditions to prevent serious illness and admission to hospital.

How it works

CIC helps identify and manage heart conditions earlier by linking people with coordinated care from their GP, specialist teams and community services.

If your GP invites you to join, it means they believe the program could support your heart health. You may have screening tests, wear a heart monitor or attend regular check-ups. Based on your results, you’ll receive a personalised care plan that may include specialist or pharmacist support.

The program is free, with GP visits bulk-billed during participation. You can stay in the program for as long as it benefits you, and you can leave at any time. CIC aims to give you faster access to care, better communication with your care team and more support to manage your condition. When the program ends, your GP continues your usual care.

Lung cancer care

Westmead Hospital has an active lung cancer multi-disciplinary service for diagnosis of lung lesions suspicious for malignancy, and the comprehensive treatment and management of lung cancer, including supportive and palliative care.

Multidisciplinary team

respiratory physician
radiation oncologists
medical oncologist
radiologists
pathologists
cardiothoracic surgeon
lung cancer nurse
dietitian
social worker
palliative care physicians
nuclear medicine physicians
psycho-oncologist.

Patients can be referred to this service either through a Respiratory Physician in their rooms, or through a Medical Oncologist or Radiation Oncologist at The Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre.

Learn more about our cancer care services.

Parramatta Chest Clinic

The Parramatta Chest Clinic is a specialised service which provides screening, treatment and education for conditions related to tuberculosis.

The clinic is part of the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Westmead Hospital.

It is located in Parramatta and is an offsite outpatient (day) clinic.

Services include:

Assessment, investigation, treatment and management of active and latent tuberculosis
Direct observed therapy for treatment.
Tuberculosis screening for medical procedures, student clinical placement or pre-employment.
Private sector tuberculosis screening (onsite screening for 15 staff or more).
Immigration screening as referred by BUPA (including tuberculosis undertaking).
Tuberculosis wound dressings.
Venepuncture.
BCG vaccination (pre-travel) for children under 5 years of age. Bookings can be made on the NSW Health website.
Education and travel advice regarding reasonable precautions to reduce tuberculosis exposure.
Contact tracing for cases with active tuberculosis
Outreach service.

Learn more about the Parramatta Chest Clinic.

Respiratory and sleep medicine

Our Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Units is based at Westmead hospital.

Services include: