PHOTO GALLERY: Staff from teams across WSLHD celebrated Diwali this week with festive gatherings full of colour, lights, and cultural pride, capturing the joy and unity of Diwali. See more on The Pulse https://lnkd.in/g5SGravZ
Western Sydney Local Health District
Hospitals and Health Care
Sydney, New South Wales 23,467 followers
We provide healthcare across western Sydney. Home to Westmead, Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Auburn & Cumberland hospitals.
About us
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers health care to more than a million people living in the state’s fastest growing region, and is home to several centres of clinical expertise including the National Pancreas Transplant Unit, the NSW Trauma Centre and the NSW Brain Injury Unit. We combine world-class clinical and research facilities with a commitment to compassionate, professional care. WSLHD includes five major hospitals - Westmead, Blacktown, Cumberland, Mount Druitt and Auburn - and more than 800 specialist clinics and services. We employ more than 14,000 people. We provide public health care to 120 suburbs in the Parramatta City, Blacktown City, Hills Shire and Cumberland local government areas, spanning 780 square kilometres. Our catchment is a rich tapestry of culture, people and beliefs. WSLHD is home to NSW Health's largest infrastructure spend, with $2 billion being invested in projects including the Westmead Precinct and Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals. We have an enviable record in medical research, innovation and education that will only be enhanced by these redevelopments. Our future has never looked brighter.
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http://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
External link for Western Sydney Local Health District
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- healthcare, health, medicine, nursing, midwifery, population health, emergency, surgery, research, education, science, digital services, innovation, and allied health
Locations
Employees at Western Sydney Local Health District
Updates
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Happy Diwali from the Westmead Hospital Oral Health team. WSLHD Board Member Dr Chandrika Subramaniyan celebrated with the team at their lunch. #wslhd #westmeadhospital #diwali
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This morning we reflected on 175 years of mental health care at Cumberland Hospital with a community event that featured an augmented reality virtual museum experience with talks, documentary screenings and information about the new Westmead Integrated Mental Health Complex. Read more on The Pulse https://lnkd.in/gVB_35Zn
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As we approach the end of mental health month, we're honouring 175 years of mental health care at Cumberland Hospital, the oldest operational mental health facility in Australia, and the largest in NSW. The historic site hosted a community event that featured an augmented reality virtual museum experience where attendees could learn more about "The Mural", "Wistaria Gardens and Fete", and "The Future".
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PHOTO GALLERY: The Oral Health Department at Westmead Hospital recently brought the vibrant spirit of Diwali to life with a special lunch celebration, not only honouring the festival’s message of light triumphing over darkness but also fostering a sense of unity across the WSLHD community. See more on The Pulse https://lnkd.in/gn_Qj_4R
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Westmead Hospital's Inpatient Pharmacy team recently held a morning tea, coming together to recognise Diwali. Staff gathered in the tea room, with some dressed to the nines in cultural outfits, listening to Yogi Mishra, Indrani Rajbhandari and Anita Sivasubramaniam talk about how different cultures celebrate Diwali. Jane Haque, Senior Pharmacy Technician, organised the event with the help of her peers. She emphasised the importance of celebrating holidays like Diwali. "I encourage everyone to celebrate cultures and traditions. Western Sydney is such a multicultural and diverse community, it is important for us to acknowledge and celebrate our team's cultural and religious holidays."
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Congratulations WSLHD’s James Chong What a brilliant achievement…
Academic and Interventional Cardiologist, Westmead Hospital and University of Sydney School of Medicine
Such a great honour to be co-recipient of the Jian Zhou medal from Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences with my friend and fellow cardiovascular researcher James Hudson tonight. Great gala dinner to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the academy
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In a remarkable display of medical innovation, Westmead Hospital’s Professor Michael Bourke, Director of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, played a pivotal role in changing the radio presenter James Valentine’s cancer journey. Originally set for a life-changing surgery to remove his oesophagus after being diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, James was presented with an alternative approach by Michael, sparing him from the invasive procedure. Read more on The Pulse https://lnkd.in/g3RHSYBy
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Patients who require surgery across WSLHD hospitals will no longer need to fluid fast hours for many hours before surgery, thanks to the ‘Sip Til Send’ initiative. This program allows surgical patients to sip up to 200ml of clear fluids per hour until called to theatre. Fasting instructions for solid foods however remain the same as a minimum of six hours. “Patients who sip clear fluids before surgery can be better hydrated, comfortable, and less anxious. It can help maintain stable blood pressure and blood sugar levels, enhancing patient recovery." Dr Puneet Ranote, BMDH project lead and Anaesthetist.