Hornsby Hospital

18/05/2026

✨HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, BIPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA (IDAHOBIT) ✨

Staff and teams at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital marked IDAHOBIT with a stall on site, sharing resources, conversations and support to recognise and celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities. The day is an important reminder that inclusive, respectful healthcare matters for everyone, and that safe care starts with listening and understanding.

At Northern Sydney Local Health District, we are committed to providing care where people feel seen, respected and safe, regardless of who they are or who they love.

We are also inviting LGBTIQ+ patients to share their experiences through our LGBTIQ+ Patient Experience Survey. Your feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve, so our services better meet the needs of LGBTIQ+ communities across our hospitals and services. Please fill in the survey here: https://bit.ly/4eTfDX7

14/05/2026

✨HORNSBY MIDWIVES TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT ✨

Midwives across Northern Sydney Local Health District have been recognised as staff came together for International Day of the Midwife, celebrating the extraordinary care they provide to women, babies and families every single day.

This year’s global theme, One Million More Midwives, highlights the urgent need to grow and support the profession to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes worldwide.

At Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, alongside Royal North Shore and Northern Beaches, teams marked the day with morning teas, cakes, raffles and local celebrations recognising the skill, compassion and commitment of midwives on the ground.

Claire Harris, Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery, said midwives are central to care across every stage of life, from pregnancy and birth through to contraception and breastfeeding support.

“Midwives play a vital role across the entire life course. They support safe pregnancies and births, provide contraception and breastfeeding support, and care for women, babies and families every day,” she said.

“Today is an opportunity to thank our midwives for the extraordinary care they provide, and to recognise the difference they make across our district.”

Last year, more than 4,500 babies were born across NSLHD hospitals, each one supported by dedicated midwives.

“Behind every birth, every family and every beginning, there is a midwife.”

13/05/2026

CELEBRATING ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

Administrative professionals across Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) were recognised at the 2026 Administrative Professionals Day Awards, celebrating their vital contribution to healthcare and patient care.

Held nationally on the first Friday of May, the day acknowledges the essential role administrative staff play in keeping services running smoothly and supporting clinical teams across all settings. The NSLHD event brought staff together across the district to recognise achievements, celebrate award recipients and thank teams for their ongoing dedication.

This year’s hybrid event was hosted at Royal North Shore Hospital’s Kolling Auditorium, with staff joining in person and online. The program also featured updates on the upcoming Single Digital Patient Record rollout and practical strategies to support workplace wellbeing and manage stress.

Administrative professionals are central to ensuring health services remain organised, efficient and responsive to patient needs.

NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri thanked staff for their commitment, saying:

“Your work plays a key role in ensuring our services are organised, efficient and productive.”

Congratulations to the 2026 award recipients across the district:

Royal North Shore Hospital – Elizabeth Morrison
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital – Vicki-Lynn Swain
Ryde Hospital – Elizabeth Fulton
Mona Vale Hospital – Kerim Alliu
Primary and Community Health – Stacey Spelman
Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol – Akshaya Loganathan
Northern Beaches Hospital – Holly Teu
District-wide Services – Samantha Lee
Chief Executive Award – Kokila Patel
Bronwyn Scully Young Emerging Leader Award – Katelyn Cusack

12/05/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 💙

Today, we recognise and celebrate the skill, compassion and dedication our nurses bring to patients, families and colleagues every single day.

Please see this special message from Chief Executive Anthony Schembri and Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery Claire Harris.

Thank you for everything you do to care for our community, support one another and make a difference every day. Happy International Nurses Day.

08/05/2026

NSLHD News 🙌

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

• Northern Beaches Hospital transitions to NSLHD
• Administrative Professionals Day
• Celebrating International Day of The Midwife
• Funds to deliver game-changing approach to cancer screening
• NSLHD hospitals driving greener care

Click the link here to view:

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05/05/2026

✨INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE ✨

On International Day of the Midwife, Claire Harris, Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery, Northern Sydney Local Health District, shares a message in recognition of midwives across our community.

This year’s theme, One Million More Midwives, highlights the global need to grow and support the midwifery workforce.

To all midwives across our district, thank you. Your care, skill and compassion support women, babies and families every day, and make a lasting difference.

Watch the video below to hear Claire’s message.

04/05/2026

NSLHD ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY TO RAISE IT! 📞

Northern Sydney Local Health District is encouraging patients, families and carers to speak up if they are concerned a hospital patient is getting worse or not being heard.

At Royal North Shore Hospital, a dedicated switchboard team works around the clock to receive Raise It calls and connect them quickly to the right clinical teams across the district.

The new Raise It 1800 number (1800 777 333) provides a simple, statewide contact point across NSW Health hospitals, making it easier to escalate concerns when it matters most.

Sarah Woods, Acting Corporate Services Manager at Royal North Shore Hospital, said the change improves clarity for patients and families.

“I’m excited about Raise It because having one statewide number makes it simple for consumers and their families to escalate concerns about a deteriorating relative when they feel they’re not being heard,” she said.

The process supports people to speak up early:
➡️ Talk to your care team
➡️ Request a clinical review
➡️ Call 1800 777 333 if concerns remain

Learn more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Hospitals/Pages/we-are-here-for-you.aspx

02/05/2026

NSLHD LAUNCHES 2026 INFLUENZA VACCINATION PROGRAM 💉

Northern Sydney Local Health District’s annual Influenza Vaccination Program is now underway, with all healthcare workers able to access the 2026 flu vaccine.

So far, around 20.9% of staff have already been vaccinated, showing strong early uptake across the district.

Chief Executive Anthony Schembri said getting vaccinated early is key.
“Getting vaccinated early is one of the most effective ways to reduce transmission and protect our staff, patients and the most vulnerable members of our community,” he said.

All NSLHD healthcare workers are eligible for a free flu vaccine through Occupational Staff Health Services, with vaccinations available at clinics without an appointment.

📌 Category A staff are required to be vaccinated by 1 June 2026
📌 Complete your consent via StaffLink before attending
📌 If vaccinated externally, submit your evidence to ensure records are updated

Protect yourself, your colleagues and your patients this flu season.

01/05/2026

Our charity partner NORTH Foundation has launched its EOFY Tax Appeal.

Behind every patient journey at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital is a commitment to research, innovation and compassionate care made possible by generous donors who choose to invest in the future of healthcare.

Make a tax-deductible donation to the NORTH Foundation to help ensure world-class care is available not only for today’s patients, but for generations to come: bit.ly/4cQOnG7

28/04/2026

NSLHD News 🙌

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

• Celebrating dedication at Ryde Hospital
• First Emblem of Kindness awarded at NSLHD
• Encouraging staff to Raise It!
• A tool transforming respiratory care
• NSLHD launches 2026 influenza vaccination program

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24/04/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗬

Staff, patients, community members and veterans gathered at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (HKH) to commemorate ANZAC Day in a moving service of remembrance.

The service was attended by Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch member Phill White, NSLHD Executive Director of Operations Lee Gregory, patients who participated as ex-veterans, and hospital staff, including current and former veterans.

HKH General Manager Amanda Green thanked everyone involved for their participation and contribution to the service.

The commemoration included a commemorative address, poem reading, wreath laying and the Ode of Remembrance.

The Last Post and minute’s silence created a moment of collective stillness and respect, as attendees paused to honour the service and sacrifice of veterans.

The service concluded with The Rouse, the New Zealand and Australian National Anthems, and the planting of two rosemary bushes, providing a lasting symbol of remembrance at the hospital.