Health
Ending the silence for endometriosis sufferers
Endometriosis Awareness Month is encouraging women to speak up about their experiences to end the silence surrounding the disease.
At 13-years-old, Penrith's Lauren Jones was...
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...
Government may extend Telehealth beyond September
The Federal Government may continue subsidised Telehealth services that are due to end in September.
New private hospital a step closer to reality
A new private hospital that will cater to Penrith’s growing health needs is on track to open its doors in February next year.
Another intensive care cot for Nepean Hospital’s sickest newborns
The Nepean Hospital received its 12th neonatal intensive care cot last week, that will provide more vital intensive care for premature newborn babies.
Unveiled on the...
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,...
To snip or not to snip? The great circumcision debate reignites
Is it the unkindest cut of all or is circumcision making a comeback?
Healthscope, HCF end stalemate with new agreement
HCF members attending Nepean Private Hospital will avoid paying additional costs after the health insurer and Healthscope reached a new agreement.
Labor commits to Nepean Hospital upgrade
The next State Election is three years away but Labor has already signalled it plans to make Nepean Hospital a key issue.
Opposition Leader Luke...
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...
State Government announces $2.3 billion health boost and economic stimulus
The State Government has announced a major $2.3 billion health boost and economic stimulus package as the Coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate in New South Wales.
Study aims to make Parkinson’s breakthrough
A new Australian study is aiming to crack the genetic code of Parkinson’s Disease and needs locals to help.
Testing boost as new pathology lab opens at Nepean Hospital
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park officially opened Nepean Hospital’s new state-of-the-art pathology laboratory this morning.
Sisters’ desperate bid to find a cure
Llandilo couple Teressa and Scott Weeks have gone through more heartbreak and pain than any family should have to experience.
Not only did they lose...
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...
Locals encouraged to consider organ donation ahead of DonateLife Week
DonateLife week is held from July 26 to August 2.
Free program in Penrith for chronic pain sufferers
Through a partnership between OnePointHealth and Wentworth Healthcare, Penrith residents will be able to access a series of six-week chronic pain management programs, all for free.
New approach to healthcare launched in Penrith
The Penrith region is the home of an innovative new approach to healthcare, that now offers a range of health services all under the...
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...
