Health
Men urged to heed prostate cancer message
Having being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, Cranebrook resident Clayton Briggs’ ongoing battle with the disease has prompted him to encourage others to get tested.
Win for patients as doctor and pharmacist move under one roof
Penrith residents will now be able to have their health checked and their prescriptions filled all under the one roof.
Blooms The Chemist’s ‘MedClinic’ officially...
Allergies pose a problem at Easter
This long weekend the Easter bunny will be leaving sweet treats for kids across Penrith, but not everyone will get to experience the egg-citement.
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New mental health support service opens in Penrith
Locals can now access expanded mental heath support with the launch of a new service in Penrith, Safe Haven.
Healthscope, HCF end stalemate with new agreement
HCF members attending Nepean Private Hospital will avoid paying additional costs after the health insurer and Healthscope reached a new agreement.
Mould danger: Air con health warning
We know mould is bad for our health, but it could be hiding in our homes and harming our family without us even knowing.
New psychology clinics open at WSU
Free psychology sessions are coming to Werrington, through the Western Sydney University’s brand new state of the art psychology clinics.
The new training and research...
New private hospital a step closer to reality
A new private hospital that will cater to Penrith’s growing health needs is on track to open its doors in February next year.
TAFE receives $27 million health facility
Students wanting to study healthcare at TAFE Western Sydney will be able to do so in the campus’ new $27 million state-of-the-art Health and Student Services Centre.
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Council implements Coronavirus measures
Social distancing measures implemented at meeting while many services close.
Outdoor workers at centre of new skin cancer campaign
We're being encouraged to book in more regular skin checks.
Survivors urge vigilance and education during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and survivors are coming together to ensure the disease isn’t forgotten about.
New technology will help save lives
Nepean Hospital paediatric staff will have improved lines of communication when it comes to sick children after receiving revolutionary technology.
A presentation was held last...
Nepean Private Hospital, HCF fail to reach new funding agreement
A breakdown of negotiations between a major health insurer and healthcare provider means that some Penrith patients will face higher out-of-pocket expenses from February next year.
Showing care in times when it’s needed most
The beginning of motherhood has become that little bit calmer for some local mums thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Community based organisation We All...
Locals encouraged to discuss organ donation
It might be an uncomfortable conversation to have, but the Lions Club of Emu Plains is encouraging all locals to discuss organ and tissue...
Savvi help to reclaim your health and win battle of the bulge
The pandemic has affected the world in many ways, including people’s waistlines and health.
Supporting Penrith women with fertility treatment rebate
In an Australian first, women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate...
Call for bowel cancer screening overhaul
Doctors raise concerns over younger people being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Testing boost as new pathology lab opens at Nepean Hospital
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park officially opened Nepean Hospital’s new state-of-the-art pathology laboratory this morning.
