To snip or not to snip? The great circumcision debate reignites
Is it the unkindest cut of all or is circumcision making a comeback?
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.
Lighting up: Smokers continue to flout rules at Nepean Hospital
Nepean Hospital’s smoking rules under fire as visitors continue to ignore the law.
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.
Purple Day an opportunity to talk about epilepsy
Purple Day is a special event for Glenmore Park mum Helen Owen and her daughter Bella Osborne.
The initiative on March 26 aims to raise...
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...
Mental health program extended
More than half a million dollars will be spent to continue a crucial trial that offers employment to those suffering with mental health issues.
Liberal...
Nurses and midwives call for better conditions
Fed-up nurses and midwives say they’re sick of being a dumping ground as they argue for adequate funding and staff-to-patient ratios.
Hosted by the NSW...
Moustaches are on Point
18 mo-tivated staff members from OnePointHealth will raise vital funds for men’s health as part of the Movember movement.
With the goal to raise $7000,...
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...
Confirmed: 248 flu cases in local area
It's official, just a few weeks out from spring, NSW Health has announced that the flu season is officially upon us.
Starting two months later...
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...
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...
Locals encouraged to discuss organ donation
It might be an uncomfortable conversation to have, but the Lions Club of Emu Plains is encouraging all locals to discuss organ and tissue...
Warning over imported eye liner
A public warning has been issued about an imported cosmetic eye liner, which has dangerous levels of lead and may have caused three children...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hospital upgrade will fix years of neglect
Being touted as the investment that will “finally get Nepean right”, the hospital is entering an exciting time as visions become reality.
The over $1...