Ryde Hospital

21/12/2025

🎄 STAY SAFE THIS FESTIVE SEASON 🎄

As we enter the holidays, Ryde Hospital sends warm wishes to all staff, patients and their families, along with hopes for a bright and positive New Year ahead.

Thank you to all staff for your continued hard work and commitment to patient care. Please look after yourselves, rest where you can and stay safe during this period.

If urgent care is needed, our services remain available to support the community.

Let us look out for one another and enjoy the festive season in good health and good spirits.

20/12/2025

🌭🎵🎄 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BBQ 🌭🎵🎄

Ryde Hospital recently hosted their seasonal all-staff barbecue, giving staff the chance to enjoy a delicious lunch and festive snacks together. Thank you to all our staff for your dedication this year. We wish you a happy, healthy, and safe festive season!

19/12/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now! Read all about:

• Northern Beaches Hospital milestone reached
• Festive celebrations throughout the district
• NSLHD named winner of International Award
• Health Minister visits new RNSH Compass Clinic

Click the link here to view:

NEWS NORTHERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT NSLHD Main story Short blurb Festive celebrations throughout the district NSLHD’s festive celebrations in full swing

18/12/2025

🏗️ RYDE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW 🏗️

The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment 2025 Year in Review has now been released, reflecting on a busy, impactful and highly successful year for the project.

The review highlights major milestones reached in 2025, including the new Acute Services Building becoming a visible and tangible reality on site.

It also showcases key initiatives and achievements delivered throughout the year, while recognising the patience, flexibility and ongoing support of Ryde Hospital staff.

The Year in Review acknowledges the enormous contribution made by staff across the hospital, whose collaboration has been essential to the project’s progress.

Read the Year in Review here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/896680586/

12/12/2025

🏗️ CRANES NAMED AT RYDE HOSPITAL 🏗️

Two cranes supporting the Ryde Hospital redevelopment have officially received their names, chosen by the local community through a name the crane competition.

Around 250 children aged between two and twelve took part, bringing creativity and thoughtful ideas to the process.

Ten finalists were invited to Ryde Hospital for a special naming ceremony and site tour as part of the celebrations.

The winning names were ICU Up There by Layla Bahry and Blue Gum Giant by Sloane Hanrahan, both recognised for their imagination, wordplay and connection to the local area.

Each crane will now fly its name on a flag for the duration of construction, creating a visible reminder of the community’s involvement in the project.

09/12/2025

Do you know someone studying, or interested in studying nursing or midwifery?

Are they eligible for the 2026 NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship and Scholarship program?

Share this with them and encourage them to register their interest. Applications open 15 December 2025: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/aboriginal-strategy/Pages/scholarships.aspx

04/12/2025

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), in partnership with BreastScreen NSW , is hosting a Rainbow Breast Screening Clinic this Saturday, 6 December 2025 at North Ryde.

This inclusive clinic offers a safe, welcoming space for LGBTIQ+ people and anyone who prefers a supportive environment for breast screening. Staff are trained in gender-affirming care, ensuring the same high-quality imaging and clinical standards as all BreastScreen NSW services.

Michael Sanderson, NSLHD LGBTIQ+ Project Manager, outlined how important improving access to vital health services is.

“I am really excited about this project, and we have more plans to improve access to vital health services. Follow NSLHD on social media for updates on upcoming initiatives,” he said.

Breast screening is vital for anyone with breast tissue. Early detection can find cancers as small as a grain of rice, improving treatment outcomes and survival rates.

Appointments are open to all – don’t miss this opportunity for accessible, affirming care.

• Call 0427 414 931 or
• Email NSLHD-BreastScreenRainbow@health.nsw.gov.au to book.

Follow Northern Sydney Local Health District for updates on future clinics and initiatives.

For more information and FAQs visit the NSLHD website: https://bit.ly/48QxRoA

28/11/2025

💻 SINGLE DIGITAL PATIENT RECORD (SDPR)

The SDPR is NSW Health’s state-wide unified electronic medical record, patient administration system, and laboratory information management system. It brings multiple systems together into one full view of a patient’s health journey, ensuring care teams have the right information wherever people receive treatment in NSW.

With the SDPR:

- Patients won’t need to repeat their health history
- Clinicians have real-time access to imaging, pathology, medications, and assessment history
- Administration across hospitals is streamlined

This major transformation is represented in the artwork ‘Healing Connections – From All Walks, One Path.’ by Wodi Wodi, Worimi and Yuin Nation artist Lee Anthony Hampton. Dr Teresa Anderson AM calls it “a visual embodiment of change,” reflecting resilience, equity, and the shared progress of all NSW communities.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4p0slp9

NSW Health

28/11/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

In the newest edition of NSLHD News:

• Three outstanding additions to the NSLHD Honour Roll
• Hornsby midwife recognised with the 2025 Michelle Beets Award
• Youth Symposium elevating young voices across NSLHD
• Staff from NSLHD and CCLHD take part in landmark SDPR training

Plus even more district highlights.

Click here to read the latest edition of NSLHD News:

NEWS NORTHERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT NSLHD LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT Main story Short blurb Three remarkable People added to NSLHD’s Honour Roll PAGE 3 Rea

24/11/2025

From 1 December 2025, Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) will only be accepting electronic referrals (eReferrals) from General Practitioners (GPs) through the HealthLink platform.
Outpatient Services in NSLHD will reject paper/fax/emailed referrals from GPs and request the referral is resubmitted by the GP through HealthLink.

The implementation of eReferrals is part of NSW Health’s broader digital eHealth strategy (https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/priorities/documents/ehealth-strategy.pdf) and offers several key benefits:

- A secure and reliable platform that reduces the risk of lost or delayed referrals
- Improved completeness and accuracy of clinical information, with the ability to add information directly from a patient’s clinical records
- Real-time status updates and tracking of referral progress
- Secure and timely communication between referring practitioners and hospital services

For any further questions, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/4ii7Hyb or email NSLHD-eReferral@health.nsw.gov.au