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...
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...
Even in his darkest days, Merv is thinking of others
A man who has given so much to the community keeps on giving, even in his darkest days.
59-year-old Merv Adlington was the founder of...
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...
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...
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...
Cops roll up their sleeves to urge blood donations
Superintendents across four police Local Area Commands (LAC) came together at Nepean Donor Centre last week to donate blood as part of the Emergency...
Stopped in its tracks
Popular Penrith fitness event ‘Parkrun’ could be at risk of shutting down after access to ‘Gate D’ at the Sydney International Regatta Centre was closed off.
Over 300...
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 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...
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...
Win for patients as doctor and pharmacist move under one roof
Penrith residents will now be able to have their health checked and their prescriptions filled all under the one roof.
Blooms The Chemist’s ‘MedClinic’ officially...
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...
Health records go online
Penrith has been selected to trial a new way of keeping health records.
My Health Record was launched last Friday and up to 360,000 residents...
New technology will help save lives
Nepean Hospital paediatric staff will have improved lines of communication when it comes to sick children after receiving revolutionary technology.
A presentation was held last...
Time to make a change
It’s the statistics we’ve seen time and time again – 60 per cent of western Sydney residents are overweight, and almost half of those...
New psychology clinics open at WSU
Free psychology sessions are coming to Werrington, through the Western Sydney University’s brand new state of the art psychology clinics.
The new training and research...
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...
Government to tackle drug epidemic
Thousands of methamphetamine users and their families across Lindsay will see more support to battle against the ‘Ice’ epidemic.
The final report from the National...
New book to help understanding of mental health
One local crusader is creating the gift that keeps on giving, but she needs your help.
Passionate writer Celeste Cannell is creating a children’s picture...
