Health

Supporting Penrith women with fertility treatment rebate

In an Australian first, women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate...

The Penrith gym keeping locals fit for free

Getting your body moving during this period is a great way to boost your energy and improve mental health.

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.

Lighting up: Smokers continue to flout rules at Nepean Hospital

Nepean Hospital’s smoking rules under fire as visitors continue to ignore the law.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Measles case confirmed in Penrith

Locals are being urged to be on alert for symptoms.

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...

Stopped in its tracks

Popular Penrith fitness event ‘Parkrun’ could be at risk of shutting down after access to ‘Gate D’ at the Sydney International Regatta Centre was closed off. Over 300...

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.

Cryptosporidiosis alert issued for New South Wales

NSW Health has issued an alert for cryptosporidiosis after a spike in cases across the state.

Health boost for west: New centre answers demand for more dialysis services

A new renal care centre has opened in Kingswood.

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...

Boost for local health services

In an effort to improve local health service and efficiency, $17 million is headed to the Nepean community for a new HealthOne facility based...

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.

New technology will help save lives

Nepean Hospital paediatric staff will have improved lines of communication when it comes to sick children after receiving revolutionary technology. A presentation was held last...

Government to tackle drug epidemic

Thousands of methamphetamine users and their families across Lindsay will see more support to battle against the ‘Ice’ epidemic. The final report from the National...