The Lindsay health stats that have experts concerned
Lindsay's high rates of obesity, smoking and diabetes are in the spotlight.
Nepean Private Hospital to hit Bupa customers with extra fee
Bupa customers will be charged an extra $100 for an overnight stay at Nepean Private Hospital after negotiations between the insurer and Healthscope broke down.
GP shortage impacts pressure on Emergency Departments, new figures show
GP visits are down, ED presentation are up. The two are no doubt linked.
Women’s health issues at centre of conversation at roundtable
Women’s health was top of the agenda at a roundtable attended by key Liberal Party politicians in Penrith last week.
First look at new Nepean Hospital Palliative Care Unit
Locals are being given a first look at the new Nepean Hospital Palliative Care Unit, which will enhance services for the region.
“Enough is enough”: Hospital staff reveal horrors of abuse, violent attacks
From shootings to stabbings, hospitals in western Sydney are continuing to take the brunt of violent assaults. Now hospital staff are saying enough is enough.
Women warned over popular acne treatment
Women are being warned of the risk oral retinoids can pose to pregnant women, or those hoping to conceive.
Health boost for west: New centre answers demand for more dialysis services
A new renal care centre has opened in Kingswood.
Cryptosporidiosis alert issued for New South Wales
NSW Health has issued an alert for cryptosporidiosis after a spike in cases across the state.
Doctors push for more regular skin checks
More than 800 people presented to Emergency Departments with sunburn in the space of 12 months.
Local doctor’s medical breakthrough is a game changer for prostate and bladder health
A new medical device has officially launched in Penrith, which has the potential to help men all over the world to take charge of their prostate and bladder health.
New-look entrance to simplify visits to Nepean Hospital
New details have been revealed about what patients and visitors can look forward to when Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital redevelopment is complete.
Specialised drug and alcohol unit to open at Nepean Hospital
People affected by drugs and alcohol will be diverted to a specialised unit at Nepean Hospital.
NSW Health issues warning to asthma sufferers
People prone to hay-fever and respiratory conditions like asthma are being urged to prepare for the bushfire and thunderstorm asthma season.
Nepean Private Hospital opens its $37.7 million redevelopment
Nepean Private Hospital’s $37.7 million redevelopment has officially opened, with a ceremony held at the premises last week.
Penrith’s Urgent Care Clinic is officially open
Penrith’s promised Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) was officially opened by the Federal Government this week.
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.
How AI is helping bridge the gap in healthcare services across the state
As part of a Nepean Hospital trial, AI is being used to help train healthcare workers in rural and remote regions to perform sophisticated echocardiograms.
Earlier gestational diabetes tests may deliver better health outcomes, research shows
New research performed at Nepean Hospital is revealing promising results for women who may develop gestational diabetes, with findings projected to result in better health outcomes and fewer complications overall.
Outdoor workers at centre of new skin cancer campaign
We're being encouraged to book in more regular skin checks.