Health
Flu season to peak within weeks, as doctors urge extra precautions
While the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is seemingly over, the common cold and influenza are hitting people hard.
Council implements Coronavirus measures
Social distancing measures implemented at meeting while many services close.
No longer a taboo topic: The crippling health condition that impacts one in 10...
For years women pleaded with their doctors to take their pain seriously, but now we know what endometriosis is, are we talking about it enough?
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...
Dillon bunkers down for fight of his life
Dillon Barnett is a 27-year-old man who has lived a life filled with adversities.
Born and raised in Penrith, Mr Barnett entered the world with...
Locals urged to get their blood pressure checked
Australians are being urged to get their blood pressure checked to reduce their risk of stroke.
Cryptosporidiosis alert issued for New South Wales
NSW Health has issued an alert for cryptosporidiosis after a spike in cases across the state.
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.
Don’t delay, seek help today
Emu Plains resident Jill Huber’s independence was ripped away from her because she waited too long to seek help for a debilitating eye condition.
At...
Service to help close the gap
Penrith is set to become the home of a new primary health care service that will help to address the health needs of the...
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.
Watch your mouth!
You might have been told to watch your tongue at least once in your lifetime, but now locals are being told to watch their...
No excuses: Free fitness classes prove a smash hit
With more than 14 million Australians either overweight or obese, a new fitness program in Penrith aims to tackle the problem head on.
Last week,...
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.
Construction begins on new centre dedicated to children with autism
Construction has started on western Sydney’s first multi-disciplinary centre dedicated to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Former NRL star and Chairman of the Luke Priddis...
Doctors wary of cannabis plan
A local doctor has warned of medicinal cannabis misuse after State and Federal Governments announced they will look to legally grow the drug.
The NSW...
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
Nepean Hospital to undergo major upgrade
A $550 million redevelopment will transform Nepean Hospital and bring a state-of-the-art healthcare facility to the region, NSW Premier Mike Baird and Health Minister...
Health warning over gastro outbreak in childcare settings
Parents are being urged to keep children at home if they are unwell following a substantial increase in the number of gastroenteritis outbreaks in childcare being reported to NSW Health.
Locals urged to put a focus on heart health
Doctors are urging Penrith residents to use their heads when it comes to their hearts to help curb rising rates of undiagnosed heart valve disease.
