Health
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...
Allergies pose a problem at Easter
This long weekend the Easter bunny will be leaving sweet treats for kids across Penrith, but not everyone will get to experience the egg-citement.
Nutritionist...
Private health insurance debate: Costs that make you sick
Pros and cons: Young people deal with tough call over private health insurance
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,...
More needle vending machines to be rolled out in Penrith
Three new needle vending machines will be installed across the region in the coming months to provide safe access to injecting equipment.
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...
Flu set for winter comeback, with locals urged to get the shot
Vaccine roll-out begins as colder months loom and flu looks set to return
Supporting Penrith women with fertility treatment rebate
In an Australian first, women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate...
Men urged to heed prostate cancer message
Having being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, Cranebrook resident Clayton Briggs’ ongoing battle with the disease has prompted him to encourage others to get tested.
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.
Authorities confirm 22 cases of Coronavirus in Local Health District
Health authorities have confirmed a total of 22 people in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District have tested positive to Coronavirus.
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...
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.
Students given free access to period products at Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University is making sure its students can succeed no matter the time of the month by providing free and easy access to period products at Kingswood and its other campuses.
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...
“Concerning” spike in local gastro cases
The number of rotaviruses cases, the virus that causes gastro in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is five times higher than previous years.
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.
State Government unveils new suicide monitoring system
The NSW Government has introduced a new suicide monitoring system which will provide up-to-date data for health and support services about the number of suicide deaths across the state.
Showing care in times when it’s needed most
The beginning of motherhood has become that little bit calmer for some local mums thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Community based organisation We All...
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...
