A Decade of the Immunisation Bike Competition
Thursday 30 June 2022 We are delighted to announce that 2022 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Immunisation Bike Competition in Western Sydney. We would like to extend a big thank you to all the practices who have partnered with WentWest over the years to help promote childhood immunisation to the parents of 12-month, […]
SafeScript NSW – Real Time Prescription Monitoring is here!
Thursday 9 June 2022 SafeScript NSW is a software program developed to provide information for prescribers and pharmacists about high-risk medications being prescribed and dispensed to patients. This online tool identifies patients receiving prescriptions for monitored medicines from multiple prescribers which places them at increased risk of harm. Details will also be provided about a […]
WentWest Moves to Innovative New Premises in Westmead
12 May 2022 It’s an exciting time for WentWest as we move into our new purpose-built home at the Innovation Quarter (iQ), 160 Hawkesbury Road in Westmead’s health precinct. We are looking forward to the opportunity to broaden our impact and connection to the community while embracing new and innovative ways of working. The relocation […]
New Hearty Program in Western Sydney
Cardiology in Community practice, Healthway Medical Practice: Dr Julie Ong, Nurse Donna Datoon, and receptionist, Mirla with WentWest Practice Coordinator, Jake Cronin 5 May 2022 We are proud to launch a new cardiology initiative under our joint Western Sydney Care Collective (WSCC) program with Western Sydney Local Health District. Cardiology in Community (CIC) aims to […]
Aboriginal Health Program Fights Fastest Growing Chronic Health Condition in Australia
28 April 2022 According to the 2020 Australian Bureau of Statistics report on Causes of Death in Australia, diabetes was the third leading cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people[i]. As the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, diabetes left undiagnosed or poorly managed, can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, […]
Still Standing: Helping Older People Stay on their Feet
As people get older, they are more at risk of having a fall due to a combination of reduced strength, balance, reflexes, mobility along with deteriorating eyesight and hearing. Falling over can cause serious ongoing issues for older people. Broken bones and other serious complications require hospitalisation and can lead to continuing health issues […]
Addressing Mental Health Literacy in Western Sydney
31 March 2022 One of the greatest barriers to patients seeking mental health support can be the stigma, or perceived stigma, around accessing care. Mental health literacy is fundamental to improving a person’s health outcomes and achieving equal access to care for people of all backgrounds. “Currently, too many people who go to their GP […]
Data and Analysis – a catalyst for health system reform
14 April 2022 Traditionally, Australian health care data has been carefully stored in silos, seldom looked at again, and even more rarely used to inform or shape health system behaviours with respect to integrated care or population health outcomes. Even before its inception as the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), WentWest has been a […]
On the Pathway to Better Health Care for Western Sydney
Western Sydney HealthPathways is a valuable online resource providing health professionals with quick and easy access to up-to-date, evidence-based information, resources, and referral options on a range of clinical categories. In 2013, HealthPathways was launched as a partnership between the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), and the […]
A Safe Space to Discuss Mental Health
17 March 2022 Safe Space is a welcoming community environment that allows people experiencing suicidal ideation and psychological distress to access timely and responsive support. The centre is run by trained mental health specialists, peer workers and support workers, who promote the wellbeing of clients outside of a clinical setting. Safe Space is a walk-in […]