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Ministerial media release
21 May 2025
The Minns Labor Government has renewed its commitment to protect workers from dust diseases with its new $2.5 million state-of-the -art Lung Health Mobile Clinic which is providing lung health checks to thousands of people across New South Wales.
Ministerial media release
21 May 2025
The Minns Labor Government, the University of Sydney and the Sydney Local Health District will today break ground on the $780 million Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, a world class health education and research complex that will house more than 1200 researchers and clinician scientists on its 36,000 square metre site, spanning the University and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Ministerial media release
21 May 2025
With an increase in winter illnesses expected over the coming months, people across NSW are being reminded free and instant health advice and treatment is available 24/7 by calling Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
Ministerial media release
21 May 2025
The Minns Labor Government is getting on with the job of putting more mental health workers on the frontline – delivering real support for people with complex and long-term mental health needs.
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21 May 2025
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The Cabinet Office | 16 May 2025
On 24 August 2023, the NSW Government announced the creation of a new Special Commission of Inquiry tasked with conducting a review of healthcare funding in NSW. The Inquiry was also tasked with identifying opportunities to deliver higher quality, more timely, and more accessible patient-centred care.
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Liquor & Gaming NSW | 13 March 2025
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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District | 25 February 2025
A new international study by Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District researchers has unveiled a potential link between dietary habits and the prevalence of epilepsy, suggesting that diets rich in fats and low in carbohydrates may offer a protective effect against the neurological disorder.
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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District | 24 February 2025
Women with common gynaecological conditions like endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, heavy periods or abnormal menstrual cycles may face an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, according to findings in a recent study by Nepean Hospital researchers and international collaborators.