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What do I need to know about COVID-19?
Western Sydney Health Check
03/18/20 • 18 min
In episode two we ask the big questions about COVID-19, including what it is, how it’s spreading and what happens if you test positive.
Our guests are Professor Tania Sorrell, Director of Infectious Disease Services, Westmead, and Director of the Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, University of Sydney; and Dr Shopna Bag, Director of the Public Health Unit at Western Sydney Local Health District.
Professor Sorrell and Dr Bag share their expert advice on how to protect yourself and your loved ones, and the latest knowledge from around the world.
Surviving lockdown: Survivor uses his mental health experience to help others
Western Sydney Health Check
07/19/21 • 31 min
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.
Mrs Claus gives Santa a kidney for Christmas
Western Sydney Health Check
12/23/20 • 13 min
Carol Wilson never has to buy her husband Ian another Christmas gift.
The doting wife gave her partner of more than 40 years the incredible gift of a kidney — just in time for Christmas for Ian, a local shopping centre Santa.
Carol and Ian join us on this episode to discuss how they made the decision and the "phenomenal" care they received from Western Sydney Local Health District every step of the way.
They also share some advice for any couples seeking to emulate their wonderful love story.
Mozzie mythbusting with Dr Cameron Webb
Western Sydney Health Check
10/15/20 • 17 min
Do mozzies like sweeter blood? Do they transmit COVID-19? Is it only female mosquitoes that bite?
These are the kinds of questions ‘Mosquito Man’ Dr Cameron Webb gets regularly, and breaks down for us on the latest episode of Western Sydney Health Check.
As the weather begins to warm, Dr Webb warns that mosquito numbers will rise and provides some tips on protecting yourself from the annoying bites.
He also explains why he's one of the only people to willingingly get bitten by these airborne nuisances.
Domestic violence expert encourages people to act
Western Sydney Health Check
07/23/20 • 15 min
Blacktown Hospital’s Dr Maria Nittis speaks candidly about domestic violence (DV) and the support available in this episode of Western Sydney Health Check.
Maria is the department head of the forensic medical unit, a service that documents the injuries of victims and helps them access legal and social support.
She reveals that DV is rising within Western Sydney during the COVID-19 pandemic, and can take many forms including physical, verbal, emotional or financial abuse and social isolation.
Maria says no-one in the health system will judge you for seeking help, and everyone has the right to feel safe in their own home.
Blacktown Hospital has a dedicated DV team who work with NSW Police to provide advice and support from specialised counsellors. The service can be contacted from Monday – Friday on 9881 7752.
24/7 domestic violence support is available by calling 1800 65 64 63 or 1800 RESPECT.
Physios: The only people telling COVID patients to cough
Western Sydney Health Check
06/30/20 • 18 min
From helping patients learning to walk again to helping them talk, Westmead Hospital physiotherapist Hariette Esterman says working on the frontline of COVID-19 is no easy task.
Hariette works in Westmead Hospital’s ICU as an acute physiotherapist and found her passion for helping the most vulnerable patients after her new graduate placement.
As an acute physiotherapist, Hariette jokes that they might be the only people in the world asking people with COVID-19 to cough.
Their role includes helping patients with their breathing by clearing mucous from their lungs and airways – which is why they ask COVID-19 patients to cough as part of their recovery.
On the latest episode of our podcast Western Sydney Health Check, Hariette describes her passion for physiotherapy and life on the front line, as she helps patients recover from COVID-19 and other tasks.
She talks about the incredible connection and bond formed with her patients and the memorable moment of helping a patient stand up for the first time.
Graduate program kicking goals for nurses and midwives
Western Sydney Health Check
05/15/20 • 15 min
Registered nurse Ashleigh Peters chats about her experience working in the COVID-19 ward at Westmead Hospital. We hear about her rise through the nursing world and the GradStart program.
Yervette Jones, WSLHD Workforce nurse manager, gives an overview of the 2021 GradStart program and the benefits of joining the incredible team at Western Sydney.
For information on the WSLHD GradStart program
https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Education-Portal/Nursing-Midwifery/WSLHD-GradStart-Program/wslhd-gradstart
How are Western Sydney hospitals responding to COVID-19
Western Sydney Health Check
03/14/20 • 14 min
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.
The softer side of hospital security
Western Sydney Health Check
08/11/20 • 16 min
Westmead Hospital security officer Fred Nachar thinks he should have a new job title: "customer service officer".
The beloved member of the security team clocks tens of thousands of steps each shift as he makes his away around the vast campus, helping patients and checking in on staff while also being prepared to respond to any urgent matter at a moment's notice.
He also had an unconventional path into security, spending most of his career running a horse-riding school -- a passion he still maintains in his own time.
Join us for this enlightening episode as Fred explains the challenges of security and why he loves his job.
How to talk about mental health- Youth Week 2021
Western Sydney Health Check
04/16/21 • 24 min
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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FAQ
How many episodes does Western Sydney Health Check have?
Western Sydney Health Check currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does Western Sydney Health Check cover?
The podcast is about Covid, Podcasts, Health, Medicine and Health & Fitness.
What is the most popular episode on Western Sydney Health Check?
The episode title 'Surviving lockdown: Survivor uses his mental health experience to help others' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Western Sydney Health Check?
The average episode length on Western Sydney Health Check is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Western Sydney Health Check released?
Episodes of Western Sydney Health Check are typically released every 13 days, 18 hours.
When was the first episode of Western Sydney Health Check?
The first episode of Western Sydney Health Check was released on Mar 14, 2020.
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