Health
Call for bowel cancer screening overhaul
Doctors raise concerns over younger people being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
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.
Allergies pose a problem at Easter
This long weekend the Easter bunny will be leaving sweet treats for kids across Penrith, but not everyone will get to experience the egg-citement.
Nutritionist...
Waiting game as Nepean’s struggles continue
Whether it’s waiting in Emergency or waiting for elective surgery, Nepean Hospital continues to struggle with some of the longest wait times in the...
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.
Doctors push for more regular skin checks
More than 800 people presented to Emergency Departments with sunburn in the space of 12 months.
Community encouraged to roll up their sleeves for flu vaccine
With flu season right around the corner, experts are encouraging local residents to get vaccinated against the virus before winter.
Funding to help drug addicted mothers-to-be
Pregnant women across the Nepean region battling drug addiction will have more help to get clean after the announcement of $1.7 million in funding...
Parents urged to get kids’ eyes checked more regularly
Visit to the dentist? Check. Appointment at the doctor? Check. Meeting with the optometrist? Apparently not.
While they help kids to learn about the world...
Our Medical Home Penrith wants PBS approved pharmacy on site
Patients and staff of Our Medical Home Penrith are petitioning for a Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) approved pharmacy on site, after their initial applications were rejected.
Palliative care unit confirmed for Nepean Hospital
the NSW Government has confirmed it will build a dedicated palliative care 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.
Mother’s heartbreaking story aims to raise still birth awareness
It’s the pain that no one wants to talk about let alone go through, but Cranebrook resident Amanda Kirk bravely told her story at...
Showing care in times when it’s needed most
The beginning of motherhood has become that little bit calmer for some local mums thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Community based organisation We All...
River water quality questioned
To swim or not to swim, that is the question.
At least it has been for Penrith residents looking to cool off in the Nepean...
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.
Foot health in focus during National Diabetes Week
National Diabetes Week is back next week, July 10 to 16, with the campaign aimed at educating Australians on the risk factors of type...
The silent disease crippling women
Severe abdominal and pelvic pain, throwing up, fainting and being forced to stay in bed – these are just some of the daily struggles...
Pharmacies warn they’ll go out of business under proposed changes
Pharmacy owners warn they’ll go out of business if planned changes go ahead.
