Hornsby Hospital

13/10/2025

❤️ HAPPY INTERNATIONAL ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS DAY ❤️

Today we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and expertise of our allied health professionals.

Across the district we have 23 different allied health professions, who are the backbone of holistic patient-centred care, supporting patients and teams while helping to build healthier communities every day.

Thank you for your commitment, collaboration, and innovation.

We appreciate you and celebrate you today and every day.

02/10/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now read all about:
o NSLHD finalists named in NSW Health Awards
o New staff councils to strengthen clinical leadership
o Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Awards 2025
o Ten years of carer support celebrated

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29/09/2025

💖 STITCHING KINDNESS FOR CARERS THIS CARERS WEEK 💖

Ahead of Carers Week (12-18 October), staff are joining a drop-in stitch circle to create felt hearts for patient carers– an act of kindness honouring those who support our patients every step of the way.

The bright little felt hearts are part of the global 1000 Hearts kindness movement, offering comfort and support to carers across northern Sydney.

“Just a few stitches can create a beautiful gift that reminds carers they are valued,” says Barbara Lewis, Carer Support Service Manager.

For Heidi, whose husband was critically ill in RNSH ICU, receiving a heart “gave me goosebumps… it’s like it’s glowing.”

Over 130,000 unpaid carers in northern Sydney support loved ones daily—these hearts show they are seen, supported, and never alone.

💌 To stitch a heart, visit Royal North Shore, Hornsby, or Ryde hospitals, or email NSLHD-Carers@health.nsw.gov.au for a DIY pack.

25/09/2025

💊 HAPPY WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY! 💊

Today, 25 September, we celebrate World Pharmacists Day and honour the incredible contributions of pharmacists worldwide.

This year’s theme, “Think Health, Think Pharmacist,” highlights the vital role pharmacists play in keeping patients safe and supporting global health.

Across NSLHD, pharmacists work in wards, dispensaries, policy, digital systems and community settings. They collaborate with doctors, nurses and allied health teams to manage complex therapies, prevent medication errors, and educate patients about safe medication use.

Thank you to all pharmacists — you make a difference every single day.

18/09/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

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

o Shelley Beach photo wins RNSH award
o NSLHD staff wear jerseys for Jersey Day
o World-leading cardiac care
o 125 years of community nursing

Click here to read the latest edition of NSLHD News:

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12/09/2025

🌈 NORTHERN SYDNEY LGBTIQ+ HEALTH SYMPOSIUM 🌈

Join us for an inspiring day of learning, discussion, and collaboration on the future of inclusive healthcare for older LGBTIQ+ communities.

🗓 Friday, 10 Oct | 8:30am – 3:30pm AEDT
📍 In person or online attendance.
Hear from leading experts and community advocates on ageing, dementia, disability, HIV, intersex health, and policy gaps in LGBTIQ+ aged care. Celebrate resilience and help pave the way for better health outcomes.

🎟 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/northern-sydney-local-health-district-lbgtiq-health-symposium
Accessibility or interpreter needs? Email jemma.clifton@health.nsw.gov.au.

05/09/2025

👕 JERSEY DAY AT HORNSBY HOSPITAL 👕

Staff at Hornsby Hospital proudly wore their favourite sporting jerseys today to mark Jersey Day.

Jersey Day was inspired by 13-year-old Nathan Gremmo, who gave the gift of life to six people through organ donation. His story reminds us of the incredible impact one decision can have.

The day is all about starting conversations with family, friends and colleagues about organ and tissue donation.

Thank you to everyone at Hornsby Hospital for getting involved and raising awareness in such a meaningful way. Registering to be an organ donor is easy—visit www.donatelife.gov.au

05/09/2025

Life is full of major milestones – relationships, growing families and new beginnings. Your Will should reflect that too.

You can create or update your Will FOR FREE (normally $160) thanks to a special offer from Safewill, made possible through our charity partner, the NORTH Foundation – but only from 1-14 September, so start planning.

It’s simple, secure and only takes 20 minutes online.

It’s also a chance to leave a legacy. By including a gift in your Will to the NORTH Foundation, you will be supporting innovative healthcare and medical research, creating a healthier future for generations to come.

A recent bequest enabled Royal North Shore Hospital to acquire a state-of-the-art surgical robot. This extraordinary gift is already helping patients receive minimally invasive procedures that reduce pain, shorten hospital stays and improve recovery times.

Take advantage of the free offer and start your Will today 👉 bit.ly/NSLHDStartYourWill.

04/09/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now read all about:
o Budget roadshows across the district
o Wear it Purple Day celebrations
o Researchers work to reduce debilitating spinal cord injury
o Focus on safety and choice in new induction of labour policy

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27/08/2025

🌟 NEW CLINIC OFFERS PROTECTION AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS 🌟

A nurse-led tuberculosis (TB) vaccination clinic has opened at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital to support families in Northern Sydney. The clinic provides the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, giving children under five vital protection when travelling to countries where TB is common.

TB remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, causing 1.3 million deaths globally each year. While curable, prevention and early detection are key to stopping its spread.

The Hornsby clinic will run every two months and joins established TB services at Royal North Shore and Mona Vale hospitals. Families can request the vaccine via the NSW Health portal or by contacting NSLHD-TBServicesBCG@health.nsw.gov.au

“Vaccination for children travelling overseas for more than four weeks is a key preventative health action,” says NSLHD TB Services Acting Nurse Manager Tanya Silva.

Read more here 👉 https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/News/Pages/New-clinic-offers-protection-against-tuberculosis.aspx

25/08/2025

✨NSLHD VIRTUAL CARE SERVICE ✨

NSLHD’s Virtual Care Service delivers safe, real-time healthcare to your door using secure video conferencing and monitoring tools.

Our expert team – including doctors, nurses, physios, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers and interpreters – is available 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.

Using your phone, tablet or a wearable device, we keeptrack of your health, and when needed, our outreach team can visit your home or a local clinic.

We work closely with GPs to personalise your care – helping you recover faster, avoid hospital stays and
stay well at home.

📞 Learn more: call 1800 841 688 or visit our website:
🔗https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Virtual-Care/Pages/Northern-Sydney-Virtual-Care-Service.aspx

22/08/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

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

o New clinic offers protection against tuberculosis
o RNSH doctor heads AI ethics study
o New spinal resource launched
o Making exercise easier for osteoarthritis patients

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