Preventing and Managing Chronic Health Conditions in CALD Communities
Chronic conditions are an ongoing cause of substantial ill health, disability and premature death, making them an important health concern that often requires long-term management by individuals and health professionals. The Western Sydney population has a higher prevalence of health risk factors than the Metropolitan Sydney population, including smoking, physical inactivity and obesity. These […]
Up and Running: Make 2023 Your Best Year
The past few years have taken their toll on everyone’s health and wellbeing, especially for health professionals responding to COVID-19. This year, we are asking community members to prioritise their mental health and refocus on managing longer-term, chronic conditions. We want to ensure that health professionals in our region also make 2023 the year […]
WentWest Stories, WSD: Jarrah’s Story
Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) is a joint initiative between the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), PwC, and Diabetes NSW & ACT. WSD’s Diabetes Case Conferencing (DCC) program helps GPs manage patients with type 2 diabetes. As a diabetes ‘hotspot’, chronic health management is a priority area in […]
WentWest Stories, WSD: Matthew’s story
Western Sydney has been labelled a diabetes ‘hotspot’, with over half of the population at risk of developing diabetes. Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) is an initiative co-led by four partner organisations; Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), PwC, and Diabetes NSW & ACT. The Diabetes Case Conferencing (DCC) […]