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Midwife speaks on substance use in pregnancy service supporting Western Sydney 14:53

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Sarah Johnson-Clarke is a Clinical Midwife Consultant in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) with the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Services (SUPPS). Her exceptional dedication to providing compassionate and empowering care to vulnerable women, particularly those with substance use issues, makes her an outstanding midwife. Sarah has a remarkable ability to connect with women who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and substance misuse, immersing herself in their world to understand their unique needs and challenges. Despite the complexities of their situations, Sarah treats each woman with empathy, respect, and dignity, empowering them to take charge of their lives and make informed choices about their care. Sarah was honoured as WSLHD's 2024 Midwife of the Year and was a nominee at the 2024 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards. The Pulse podcast uncovers health stories with clinical experts and this episode brings SUPPS to the forefront to generate awareness for anyone who might be struggling as to what services might be available and to showcase the amazing work that goes on in Sarah's department in WSLHD that people might not know about. HOST: WSLHD's Head of Content and Media, Sarah Mason…

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Boxing champ Billy Dib on beating cancer & fighting for his life at Westmead Hospital 12:34

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Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib is known by most as an icon of Australian boxing as WBO Lightweight Oriental champion & IBF Lightweight international champion with two world boxing championships under his belt…but Billy has been facing a completely new opponent following a cancer diagnosis in 2022. He underwent surgery to remove a tumour in his stomach in October and has subsequently been treated for an aggressive and rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma cancer. With his supportive family by his side, including his wife Berry and five-year old son Laith, Billy has remained upbeat and optimistic about his recovery. He joins us for this podcast from the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre at Westmead Hospital in the Western Sydney Local Health District where he was receiving treatment. He discusses his journey from diagnosis to remission and reveals what has kept him going in his biggest fight yet. This episode is hosted by Natalie Noordhuis and Sarah Mason from the WSLHD Corporate Communications team. Keep up to date with the Western Sydney Local Health District Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WesternSydneyHealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansofthehospital X: https://x.com/westsydhealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westernsydneylocalhealthdistrict…

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Voices of courage: The resilient women changing the landscape of multicultural health in western Sydney 13:35

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In this powerful episode, we are joined by Dipti Zachariah from Western Sydney Local Health District’s Multicultural Health Services and Nat, a member of her team. Dipti and Nat provide extensive support to help culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women and survivors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) find their voice. With International Women’s Day and Harmony Day fast approaching, the pair took this opportunity to share their very personal journeys to empowerment, in the hope of providing comfort and inspiration to others in similar situations. Please note, this episode discusses sensitive issues and listener discretion is advised.…

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Unleashing the power of the mind to overcome lockdown stress 19:43

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With the COVID-19 lockdown extended through August, many causes of stress and anxiety in our lives right now are beyond our control. But there is a tool within your control that anyone can harness: mindfulness meditation. David Johnson introduced the practice to Western Sydney Local Health District staff last year to help manage the additional stress of COVID-19, and he continues his twice-daily sessions for staff online. In this episode David introduces the concept and takes us through a 15-minute mindfulness meditation session. WSLHD provides many initiatives to support staff wellbeing including wellness information hubs, manager and team wellness sessions, and counselling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). If you’re a staff member, find out more at the COVID-19 Staff Wellbeing page .…

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Surviving lockdown: Survivor uses his mental health experience to help others 31:25

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Mitch first experienced anxiety and depression as a high school student, and in the years that followed he struggled with suicidal thoughts and post-traumatic stress disorder. He is now a lived experience peer worker with the Towards Zero Suicides team at Western Sydney Local Health District, meaning he uses his own experience to help others experiencing a suicidal crisis – as he explains on the latest episode of the Western Sydney Health Check podcast. The program also features an interview with WSLHD Mental Health Services executive director Professor Vlasios Brakoulias, discussing the mental health impact of lockdown. Help is always available if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health issue: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 To learn more about mental health services available in western Sydney, call the Mental Health Access Line anytime on 1800 011 511. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). Click here for a list of mental health and support services in Western Sydney.…

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Auburn Hospital emergency doctor becomes Australian Ninja Warrior 30:29

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We're mad about sport in western Sydney but it still might come as a surprise that there are some extremely talented athletes who work for Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). Alvina Ng always loved the Ninja Warrior franchise but never imagined she would take on the famed obstacle course known as Mt Midoriyama. The Auburn Hospital emergency doctor is now the face of the fifth Australian season, featuring on billboards around the country – all because one of the producers noticed her intense upper body workouts on Instagram. Another one of our health heroes, Kate Murdoch, jokes she’s more comfortable on water than land, but the former Paralympic athlete and WSLHD disability workforce coordinator is clearly no slouch wherever she competes. She recently made history as the first-of-two vision-impaired athletes to complete the UTA22 – a 22-kilometre race through the Blue Mountains, one of Australia’s hardest trail running courses, incorporating 5,000 steps among other challenges. Both feature on this week's episode of Western Sydney Health Check !…

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Emma Watkins- the beloved Yellow Wiggle- and her silent struggle with endometriosis 20:20

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Emma Watkins is best known as the girl with the bow in hair. The singing, dancing, drumming, Yellow Wiggle delights audiences across the globe with her dazzling warmth and energy. But what people didn’t realise was behind the scenes, Emma was in serious pain for a long time – silently suffering from a debilitating condition known as endometriosis. Endometriosis , commonly referred to as “endo”, is a common disease in which the tissue that is similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it in other parts of the body. More than 830,000 Australian women – over 11 per cent – suffer from endometriosis at some point in their life with the disease often starting in teenagers. If you have concerns about endometriosis, please contact your GP in the first instance.…

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Motorcycle crash survivor's road to recovery 26:18

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Julia can remember looking down at her broken arm, the bone through the skin, as the propeller of the helicopter that carried her to Westmead Hospital for lifesaving surgery whirred to life. She was riding her motorcycle on Valentine’s Day when she had a head-on collision with a four-wheel-drive, destroying her bike and nearly claiming her life. Julia was the first patient transferred to the new trauma ward in Westmead Hospital’s Central Acute Services Building, a dedicated unit focused on caring for patients with multiple life-threatening injuries. “So many people have done so much work to put me back together. For me to be frustrated would be, I don’t know, I think rude on my behalf,” Julia said. “I’m just very grateful for everything that everyone is doing.” As part of Patient Experience Week, we also speak to Blacktown Hospital junior doctor Mithila Zaheen about her passion for volunteer work in western Sydney. The Bangladesh-born Australian was recently named a finalist for Blacktown City Woman of the Year and her family’s roots in western Sydney, and patient care, couldn’t be stronger.…

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Sharks player Fine Kula on beating brain cancer 21:16

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From training with the Cronulla Sharks to lying in a hospital bed, Fine Kula’s heroic battle with brain cancer captured hearts across western Sydney, the Shire, and Australia last year. The rising NRL star was diagnosed with medulloblastoma at the start of 2020, and underwent treatment at Westmead Hospital. Fine and his oncologist Dr Vivek Bhadri join us on the latest episode of Western Sydney Health Check to share how the 21 year old beat the aggressive medulloblastoma tumour thanks to the expert care and the support of his family, girlfriend, team mates and former school. After dedicating seven years of his life to football, Fine was forced to give up his dream of playing professionally – but he’s found a new calling in the sport by coaching the Sharks under 17s and under 19 women’s representative teams. But it’s an incredible result for a young man whose life was touch-and-go at one point last year, as Dr Bhadri revealed in the podcast. Dr Bhadri reveals how rare Fine’s type of cancer was – making up less than 1% of adult brain tumours.…

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How to talk about mental health- Youth Week 2021 24:11

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One in four young people in Australia will suffer from some kind of mental health issue. But how do you bring up the topic with them? It’s a question many parents agonise over, and one that we tackle in our latest podcast episode of Western Sydney Health Check for NSW Youth Week . Carlie Dodds, clinical psychologist with our Prevention Early Intervention and Response Service , brings expert insight from her role working with young people experiencing severe mental health issues. “Parents often understandably talk about wanting to protect their children, and don’t realise that also quite often their children are trying to protect them and don’t want to worry them,” Carlie says. “The most important thing to tell parents is to ask the question… opening the dialogue in a way that feels safe for the young person.” Carlie offers furthers tips and insight, and is joined by WSLHD Youth Council member Jessica Lam, who shares her perspective as a Gen Z entering the workforce in the midst of a pandemic. Jess discusses the benefits and drawbacks of growing up with social media, and her thoughts on how to improve inter-generational communication about mental health. We also hear from western Sydney teenagers about what the Youth Week theme ‘together more than ever’ means to them, and what picks them up when they’re feeling down. Listen to the episode now and catch up on previous episodes here . If this episode raises any issues for you, you can call Lifeline for free personal support at any time on 13 11 14. To find out more about the mental health services available for you or someone else in need, call the Mental Health Line at any time on 1800 011 511. In an emergency, please call triple zero (000) immediately or go to a hospital emergency department.…

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Westmead's $1 billion future: Inside the Central Acute Services Building 26:28

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Western Sydney is home to Australia’s tallest health building – the Central Acute Services Building at Westmead Hospital – and we’re celebrating its official opening in this week’s Western Sydney Health Check podcast. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Health Minister Brad Hazzard visited on Monday 22 March to open Westmead Hospital’s new 14-storey medical tower –a $1 billion investment in western Sydney. WSLHD chief executive Graeme Loy discusses what this landmark project means for our fast-growing community and the future of health research and innovation. One of the many jewels in the CASB is the dedicated trauma ward that has now been running for three weeks. Westmead Hospital’s head of trauma Dr Jeremy Hsu explains what this advancement means for trauma care in western Sydney, and nurse unit manager of the ward Britney Raj shares what it’s like caring for patients with multiple life-threatening injuries. “These are life-changing events; it’s such a significant part of their story and we’re a part of that,” Britney said. “Just taking that 10 minutes out to sit and listen to someone creates such a difference in their care and how they recover. It is a challenge for everyone […] sometimes people don’t speak very nicely to them, sometimes they’re a shoulder to cry on, and the nurses just have to adapt to whatever may come through the doors.” Listen to the latest episode here and new episodes are released every Thursday.…

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Spotting the signs, treating, and surviving breast cancer 25:11

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Associate Professor Nirmala Pathmanathan - the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute Executive Director - delves into spotting the signs and treating breast cancer and Carol Boulous shares her story of survival. How to check for breast cancer: National Breast Cancer Foundation Breast Cancer Network Australia Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation McGrath Foundation For location of clinics in greater Western Sydney , head to the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute . For more information, please visit: BreastScreen NSW The signs and symptoms of breast cancer…

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Expert and patient talk heart health 23:10

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It was a typically busy day in Westmead Hospital’s emergency department when administration officer Elizabeth Rasmussen suddenly felt severely unwell. “It was like an atomic bomb was going to go off in my head, there was just nothing like it,” she said. A quick check from a colleague revealed her blood pressure was through the roof, prompting an urgent visit to her GP and follow-up care from powerhouse Westmead Hospital cardiologist Professor Clara Chow . Elizabeth and Prof Chow both join us on the latest episode of Western Sydney Health Check for an episode exploring all things heart health. Prof Chow talks about the latest cutting-edge research taking place at Westmead Hospital, and why western Sydney has higher rates of heart disease, while Elizabeth shares her own treatment journey and the healthy changes she’s made. The 26-year veteran of emergency administration also shares the special bond she has with Westmead Hospital through her daughter, who was born prematurely and spent time in neonatal intensive care.…

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Welcome to our new podcast Western Sydney Health Check , the only place to hear from leading experts on healthcare-related issues from five hospitals and a range of health services in Western Sydney. In episode one we are joined by our chief executive Graeme Loy as he discusses COVID-19 and what our district is doing to prepare for the pandemic. Proudly produced by Western Sydney Local Health District.…

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