Health
$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.
Health boost for west: New centre answers demand for more dialysis services
A new renal care centre has opened in Kingswood.
‘Reluctant brotherhood’ shares funds
Residential aged care facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will feel an ease of pressure thanks to the generous support of...
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,...
Fears boom in DIY could spark new asbestos crisis
DIY renovations in the spotlight as experts warn locals to be cautious.
Under-funded and misunderstood: Why lung cancer patients are diagnosed too late
Despite being the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in Australia, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, and is in the top four leading causes of death in Australia for both males and females.
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...
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...
Mum’s plea for a better mental health system for her daughter
Mel Cosgrove’s daughter requires mental health assistance, but she says there’s a lack of resources locally to help her and other children facing similar issues.
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.
Unexplained measles case sparks alert with a host of local exposure sites revealed
Westfield Penrith and Nepean Village Shopping Centre are both on a long list of locations placed on alert after an infant was diagnosed with measles.
