Health
A night in for men’s health: Popular event returns for second year
After their inaugural event in 2022 created such buzz, the team at OnePoint Health has announced the return of Boys Night In, to be held at its High Street clinic next month.
Pandemic sparks huge demand for counsellors
Residents seeking counselling are having to wait months for treatment, as COVID-19 stress causes a spike in demand.
Lung cancer remains biggest cancer killer in local district
A report has shown that an estimated 2,369 people in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will be told they have cancer this year, and 713 people will lose their lives to the disease in 2022.
Fears boom in DIY could spark new asbestos crisis
DIY renovations in the spotlight as experts warn locals to be cautious.
Cops roll up their sleeves to urge blood donations
Superintendents across four police Local Area Commands (LAC) came together at Nepean Donor Centre last week to donate blood as part of the Emergency...
Local nurses and midwives recognised
They spend their days and nights tirelessly working to ensure the community is healthy and safe, and now nurses and midwives from Nepean Hospital...
Cyst on woman’s brain found only after her persistence
When 24-year-old Amy Flack from Jamisontown thought something was wrong with her health, she refused to take ‘no’ for an answer.
Her intuition paid off...
New private hospital ready to welcome patients
The ribbon has been cut as a new private hospital in Penrith opened its doors this week with patients ready to receive treatment from Monday, February 6.
New after hours GP clinic to open at Nepean Village
A local healthcare service provider has been appointed to manage an after hours clinic in Penrith, replacing the current Nepean After Hours GP Clinic...
Flu spike sparks warning
So far 462 notifications of influenza have been recorded in Penrith, in comparison to just 51 notifications at the same time last year.
Eyes on diabetes during awareness week
The saying goes that an eye is the window to the soul but, for local optometrists, an eye is also a window to detecting...
Call for bowel cancer screening overhaul
Doctors raise concerns over younger people being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
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
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.
Locals encouraged to consider organ donation ahead of DonateLife Week
DonateLife week is held from July 26 to August 2.
Raising funds to fight Melanoma
It hasn't been an easy ride for Emma Dunlop, of Cranebrook, after she was told she had stage four Melanoma.
Ms Dunlop is now hoping...
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.
Premier turns sod on second stage of Nepean Hospital upgrade as he makes Penrith...
By the time voters go to the polls on March 25, Dominic Perrottet will likely own a Penrith Panthers jersey and be calling Westfield ‘the plaza’.
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.
How beauty businesses are adapting to the Coronavirus shutdown
Beauty businesses are finding unique ways to adapt to forced shutdowns as part of the Coronavirus pandemic, as they fight to survive the crisis and prepare to thrive post-lockdown.
