Health

Study aims to make Parkinson’s breakthrough

A new Australian study is aiming to crack the genetic code of Parkinson’s Disease and needs locals to help.

Flu set for winter comeback, with locals urged to get the shot

Vaccine roll-out begins as colder months loom and flu looks set to return

Health warning following recent wet weather in region

Penrith residents are being warned of potential health risks because of the recent wet weather and humid conditions.

Why so many of us aren’t taking important medication

Unaffordable medication emerges as election issue after frightening stats

Heart study could be a game-changer

Nepean Hospital’s Cardiology Research Team has received a prestigious grant from the Heart Foundation to fund a revolutionary and potentially life-saving study.

Health warning over gastro outbreak in childcare settings

Parents are being urged to keep children at home if they are unwell following a substantial increase in the number of gastroenteritis outbreaks in childcare being reported to NSW Health.

Popular author to hold free gut health talk

At a time when we are all looking to stay healthy and work on our immunity, gut health is an important topic to discuss.

The future is here: How robotic surgery is reshaping medicine at Nepean Hospital

Nepean Hospital has recently performed its 1000th prostatectomy procedure with the help of innovative robotic technology.

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.

Locals urged to put a focus on heart health

Doctors are urging Penrith residents to use their heads when it comes to their hearts to help curb rising rates of undiagnosed heart valve disease.

New support program for cancer survivors to launch in Penrith

New support program for cancer survivors set to launch in Penrith in July.

New book busts ADHD myths

New ADHD book aims to help families and the general community.

How locals can join The Great Dunny Hunt

The Easter school holidays are underway, and the Continence Foundation of Australia is holding a hunt of its own.

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.

Cura takes majority stake in Somerset Private Hospital in Kingswood

Cura Day Hospitals Group has acquired a majority stake in a Penrith private hospital development, which will provide locals with world-class healthcare close to home.

New life for Masters site

Plans are afoot to transform the former Masters site at North St Marys into a health and wellness precinct. Home Consortium – which acquired Masters’...

Revealed: Penrith’s heart health crisis

The Heart Foundation has released new data that reveals Penrith is a hot spot when it comes to life-threatening heart issues.

Skin cancer warning all locals should listen to

With many locals spending their summer holidays outside, the risk of sun damage is always a risk.

Call for bowel cancer screening overhaul

Doctors raise concerns over younger people being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

State Government unveils new suicide monitoring system

The NSW Government has introduced a new suicide monitoring system which will provide up-to-date data for health and support services about the number of suicide deaths across the state.