Health

Premier turns sod on second stage of Nepean Hospital upgrade as he makes Penrith...

By the time voters go to the polls on March 25, Dominic Perrottet will likely own a Penrith Panthers jersey and be calling Westfield ‘the plaza’.

Nepean Hospital patients grounded

High rise developments surrounding Nepean Hospital have caused the suspension of urgent life saving helicopter transfers to and from the already struggling hospital. Nepean Hospital...

Campaign aims to prevent repeat of flu epidemic

A $1.75 million NSW Government campaign to tackle the flu season has launched in a bid to avoid a repeat of last year’s influenza...

New nurses and midwives start work at Nepean

Penrith residents will benefit more than ever with new nurses and midwives joining Nepean Hospital this year as part of their annual new graduate intake.

$50 million Nepean Health Hub officially opens its doors

The Nepean Health Hub has officially opened its doors at Kingswood with 90 per cent of its space committed.

Health boost for west: New centre answers demand for more dialysis services

A new renal care centre has opened in Kingswood.

‘Reluctant brotherhood’ shares funds

Residential aged care facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will feel an ease of pressure thanks to the generous support of...

Moustaches are on Point

18 mo-tivated staff members from OnePointHealth will raise vital funds for men’s health as part of the Movember movement. With the goal to raise $7000,...

Fears boom in DIY could spark new asbestos crisis

DIY renovations in the spotlight as experts warn locals to be cautious.

Under-funded and misunderstood: Why lung cancer patients are diagnosed too late

Despite being the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in Australia, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, and is in the top four leading causes of death in Australia for both males and females.

Stopped in its tracks

Popular Penrith fitness event ‘Parkrun’ could be at risk of shutting down after access to ‘Gate D’ at the Sydney International Regatta Centre was closed off. Over 300...

Cyst on woman’s brain found only after her persistence

When 24-year-old Amy Flack from Jamisontown thought something was wrong with her health, she refused to take ‘no’ for an answer. Her intuition paid off...

Mum’s plea for a better mental health system for her daughter

Mel Cosgrove’s daughter requires mental health assistance, but she says there’s a lack of resources locally to help her and other children facing similar issues.

New artist’s impressions reveal first look at Stage 2 of Nepean Hospital upgrade

The State Government has unveiled the first look at Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment.

Unexplained measles case sparks alert with a host of local exposure sites revealed

Westfield Penrith and Nepean Village Shopping Centre are both on a long list of locations placed on alert after an infant was diagnosed with measles.

War veteran forced to lay on floor as Nepean crisis deepens

The crisis at Nepean Hospital continues to deepen with reports that a 68-year-old Vietnam War veteran was forced to lie in pain on the...

State Government takes Nepean Hospital commitment to over $1 billion

Another $450 million will be added to the Nepean Hospital redevelopment, taking the State Government's funding commitment to over $1 billion. It is a major...

Council implements Coronavirus measures

Social distancing measures implemented at meeting while many services close.

NSW Government announces new IVF rebate

In an Australian first, women in NSW undergoing IVF and accessing other assisted reproductive treatments (ART) will be given a cash rebate of up to $2,000 to reduce treatment costs as part of the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Budget.

Cryptosporidiosis alert issued for New South Wales

NSW Health has issued an alert for cryptosporidiosis after a spike in cases across the state.