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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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Blacktown launches pilot for sustainable trials

In collaboration with Cancer Institute NSW, Blacktown Hospital has created a database for medical supply waste in oncological clinical trials.

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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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New technology at Westmead for people with Parkinson’s

Westmead Hospital is the first public Hospital in Australia to offer adaptive deep brain stimulation for people with Parkinson’s.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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