Health
How locals can join The Great Dunny Hunt
The Easter school holidays are underway, and the Continence Foundation of Australia is holding a hunt of its own.
Health project looks to improve palliative care and services for Indigenous Australians
Nepean Hospital and Western Sydney University have launched a health care study for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people.
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.
Turning tragedy into triumph
After becoming paralysed from separate freak motorcycle accidents, two West Australian men have turned their adversity into advocacy.
Terry Mader and Jim Cairns founded disability...
Private health insurance debate: Costs that make you sick
Pros and cons: Young people deal with tough call over private health insurance
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.
NSW Health issues warning to asthma sufferers
People prone to hay-fever and respiratory conditions like asthma are being urged to prepare for the bushfire and thunderstorm asthma season.
$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.
New artist’s impressions reveal first look at Stage 2 of Nepean Hospital upgrade
The State Government has unveiled the first look at Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment.
Lung cancer remains biggest cancer killer in local district
A report has shown that an estimated 2,369 people in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will be told they have cancer this year, and 713 people will lose their lives to the disease in 2022.
Fears boom in DIY could spark new asbestos crisis
DIY renovations in the spotlight as experts warn locals to be cautious.
Asthma warning ahead of summer
Asthma sufferers should have their triggers managed before heading outdoors this summer with a specialist at Nepean Hospital warning asthmatics of a difficult season...
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...
Pandemic sparks huge demand for counsellors
Residents seeking counselling are having to wait months for treatment, as COVID-19 stress causes a spike in demand.
Labor rallies the troops on health funding
Labor is hoping hundreds of people will attend a rally this Sunday and help put pressure on the NSW Government to fund upgrades for...
Implant gave Ron his life back
Local cochlear implant recipient Ron Lyons is letting everyone with hearing loss know there are options worth exploring this World Hearing Day.
A well-known cartoonist,...
Mould danger: Air con health warning
We know mould is bad for our health, but it could be hiding in our homes and harming our family without us even knowing.
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...
Pool warning ahead of hot summer
With summer fast approaching, swimming and pool safety organisations are highlighting the importance of swim safety and reminding parents to be vigilant with their...
