Health
NSW Government announces new IVF rebate
In an Australian first, women in NSW undergoing IVF and accessing other assisted reproductive treatments (ART) will be given a cash rebate of up to $2,000 to reduce treatment costs as part of the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Budget.
Nurses “burnt out” by workload
Nurses across NSW are calling for better nurse-to-patient ratios in order to raise the quality of care of patients as well as the wellbeing...
The great lunchbox test
One of the most challenging things when packing a lunchbox is balancing what is healthy and practical, and what kids will actually eat.
OnePointHealth nutritionist...
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...
Keep an eye on your eyes
New research has found that 10,000 people in Penrith are part of three million Australians at risk of serious eye problems that could be avoided.
$50 million Nepean Health Hub officially opens its doors
The Nepean Health Hub has officially opened its doors at Kingswood with 90 per cent of its space committed.
TAFE receives $27 million health facility
Students wanting to study healthcare at TAFE Western Sydney will be able to do so in the campus’ new $27 million state-of-the-art Health and Student Services Centre.
Located on...
New support program for cancer survivors to launch in Penrith
New support program for cancer survivors set to launch in Penrith in July.
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
Survivors urge vigilance and education during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and survivors are coming together to ensure the disease isn’t forgotten about.
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...
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...
Doctors push for more regular skin checks
More than 800 people presented to Emergency Departments with sunburn in the space of 12 months.
Nepean “taken off the grid” for two hours
Nepean Hospital was essentially taken off the grid this morning, unable to take patients presenting via ambulance as pressure on the health facility continues...
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.
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...
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...
Popular author to hold free gut health talk
At a time when we are all looking to stay healthy and work on our immunity, gut health is an important topic to discuss.
Living a happy, pain-free life
After years of constant agony as a child, it wasn’t until Dawn Cady was 22 that she was finally diagnosed with chronic pain.
“Every time...