Health
Opposition seeks bipartisan approach after Women’s Health Centre commitment
NSW Labor says it is putting politics to the side and calling for bipartisan support to make sure that women’s health is made a priority.
Premier in Penrith to welcome interns
56 medical graduates starting their one year internship at Nepean Hospital this morning have received a warm welcome from Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister...
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.
Penrith aims to re-shape health approach
Penrith is set to become an international destination for health care excellence.
Earlier today (Monday, October 23), plans were launched for a new world-class health...
Even in his darkest days, Merv is thinking of others
A man who has given so much to the community keeps on giving, even in his darkest days.
59-year-old Merv Adlington was the founder of...
Private health insurance debate: Costs that make you sick
Pros and cons: Young people deal with tough call over private health insurance
Turning tragedy into triumph
After becoming paralysed from separate freak motorcycle accidents, two West Australian men have turned their adversity into advocacy.
Terry Mader and Jim Cairns founded disability...
Service to help close the gap
Penrith is set to become the home of a new primary health care service that will help to address the health needs of the...
Locals urged to get their blood pressure checked
Australians are being urged to get their blood pressure checked to reduce their risk of stroke.
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.
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 forum set to tackle mental health issues
A mental health forum that seeks to put the clients in the driving seat is launching in Penrith next week.
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.
Doctors push for more regular skin checks
More than 800 people presented to Emergency Departments with sunburn in the space of 12 months.
How Nepean Hospital is at the forefront of tackling ‘long COVID’
Though it seems the height of the COVID pandemic is behind us, ‘long COVID’ has become an ongoing battle for many.
Health boost for west: New centre answers demand for more dialysis services
A new renal care centre has opened in Kingswood.
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’...
Warning over imported eye liner
A public warning has been issued about an imported cosmetic eye liner, which has dangerous levels of lead and may have caused three children...
Exercise service on the move
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia's exercise service NeuroMoves has moved into a bigger and better location at Penrith YMCA.
With the official opening last week, Business...
