Health

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 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.

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.

Government may extend Telehealth beyond September

The Federal Government may continue subsidised Telehealth services that are due to end in September.

Locals encouraged to consider organ donation ahead of DonateLife Week

DonateLife week is held from July 26 to August 2.

Sisters’ desperate bid to find a cure

Llandilo couple Teressa and Scott Weeks have gone through more heartbreak and pain than any family should have to experience. Not only did they lose...

Construction begins on new centre dedicated to children with autism

Construction has started on western Sydney’s first multi-disciplinary centre dedicated to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Former NRL star and Chairman of the Luke Priddis...

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.

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...

Program at Nepean Hospital provides smoother experience for new mums

A new pilot program running at Nepean Hospital will provide a familiar face throughout women’s pregnancies to achieve the best outcomes for mums and babies.

To snip or not to snip? The great circumcision debate reignites

Is it the unkindest cut of all or is circumcision making a comeback?

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,...

The cruelty of Dementia

Challenge is the word that Penrith’s Ann Parer uses to describe her life with her husband John, who has Dementia. Married for 32 years, her...

Mental health program extended

More than half a million dollars will be spent to continue a crucial trial that offers employment to those suffering with mental health issues. Liberal...

Why so many of us aren’t taking important medication

Unaffordable medication emerges as election issue after frightening stats

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.

Mask up when gardening, warns nSW Health

Home gardeners are encouraged to wear a face mask and gloves while handling potting mix and compost, and to wash their hands thoroughly, to avoid contracting Legionnaires’ disease.

Confirmed: 248 flu cases in local area

It's official, just a few weeks out from spring, NSW Health has announced that the flu season is officially upon us. Starting two months later...

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.

Locals urged to get their blood pressure checked

Australians are being urged to get their blood pressure checked to reduce their risk of stroke.