Hornsby Hospital

24/07/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now read all about:
o NAIDOC Week celebrations across NSLHD
o NSLHD supports Dignity Winter Warmer campaign
o Combining medication and exercise could greatly reduce osteoporosis risk

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11/07/2025

NSLHD News 🙌
The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now read all about:
• 2025 Quality and Improvement Awards
• Shining a spotlight on admin professionals across NSLHD
• Next Step for NSLHD in digital health transformation

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08/07/2025

All this week 6th-13th July, we are celebrating NAIDOC Week. We asked our staff what NAIDOC means to them and what inspired them to work in health.

01/07/2025

✨ EVERY WEEK COUNTS AWARD FOR HORNSBY ✨

Hornsby Hospital’s neonatal special care nursery was recently recognised at the Every Week Counts national launch in Brisbane for its work to reduce preterm and early term births in low-risk women.

The collaboration with Royal North Shore, Northern Beaches and Gosford hospitals is part of a national trial focused on improving outcomes for babies by preventing births before 39 weeks where safe and appropriate.

Led by Associate Professor Ajay Vatsayan, the Hornsby team has been working closely with other sites to share strategies, improve care, and support better health outcomes for newborns and their families.

Findings from the trial will inform future care across Northern Sydney Local Health District and beyond.

27/06/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

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

o NSLHD launches podcast
o Muru Dali Gili Gili Employee Network Day at NSLHD
o NSLHD shines at the SDPR awards
o Hornsby’s neonatal team wins national award

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24/06/2025

🎙️ Tomorrow’s Medicine Today – A New Podcast from NSLHD

Tomorrow’s Medicine Today is a new podcast series from Northern Sydney Local Health District, produced in partnership with the Kolling Institute.

The series highlights breakthrough research, innovative models of care, and inspiring stories from clinicians, researchers and teams leading the way in healthcare.

🎧 Episode 1 is now live, featuring Professor Sarah Glastras on the future of diabetes care and prevention.
New episodes released fortnightly.

Listen, subscribe and share: https://bit.ly/nslhd-tmt
Also available on Spotify: https://bit.ly/448P755

💬 Feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email: NSLHD-tmt@health.nsw.gov.au

23/06/2025

🌟 SHINING A LIGHT ON OUR NURSING AND MIDWIFERY STARS🌟

We recently celebrated the incredible contributions of our nurses and midwives at the annual NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Awards 💙💐

Held after International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day, the event recognises outstanding care, leadership, and dedication across our district.

Chief Executive Anthony Schembri said:
"Reward and recognition of nursing and midwifery staff is incredibly important to our district."

👏 Congratulations to our 2025 award winners:
🏆 Gradstart of the Year – Annie Henderson (Ryde Hospital)
🏆 Enrolled Nurse of the Year – Deidre Fitzgibbon (Ku-ring-gai PACH)
🏆 Registered Midwife of the Year – Kezia Riggs (Hornsby Hospital)
🏆 Registered Nurse of the Year – Ashley Cockerton (Macquarie Hospital)
🏆 Leadership Award – Mary Separovich (RNSH)
🏆 Excellence in Practice – Usha Simkhada (Hornsby Hospital)
🏆 Mary Chiarella Medal – Prof Margaret Fry AM

💙 A heartfelt thank you to all our nursing and midwifery staff for everything you do, every day.

20/06/2025

World Hand Hygiene Day 2025 celebrated across NSLHD

NSLHD marked World Hand Hygiene Day with events across our hospitals and services, led by the infection prevention and control (IPAC) team.

This year’s theme, “It might be gloves. It’s always hand hygiene,” served as a strong reminder of the importance of good hand hygiene in all clinical settings.

Royal North Shore Hospital hosted skin hydration checks, games, and a special jingle performance by the RNSH Child Care Centre Choir. At Macquarie Hospital, staff enjoyed outdoor activities, coffee and doughnuts. Hornsby ran roving bingo and quizzes, and Ryde Hospital and Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Services also joined in with a range of engaging activities.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Mae Sia summed it up perfectly:
“Hand hygiene is one of the simplest yet most powerful precautions we can take to protect our patients, our colleagues, and ourselves.”

Thank you to our IPAC team, IPAC champions, sponsors and staff for bringing the message to life.

17/06/2025

🏥 NSW HEALTH SECRETARY VISITS HORNSBY HOSPITAL 🏥

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital staff welcomed a special visitor recently — New South Wales Health Secretary Susan Pearce AM.

Susan toured the hospital, visiting departments including the emergency department, renal dialysis, chemotherapy unit, rehabilitation wards and the Pamela Margaret Andrews Simulation Centre.

She took time to speak with patients, nurses, doctors, allied health clinicians and support services staff throughout the visit.

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital General Manager Simon Hill said staff were proud to showcase their work and grateful for Susan’s kind words.

“It was great to show her around our fabulous hospital and our staff and volunteers really appreciated Susan’s heart-warming feedback on the outstanding jobs they do caring for our community,” he said.

13/06/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now read all about:
o Winners of the Innovation Pitch Program
o New technology improvements at RNSH ICU
o NSW Health Secretary visits Hornsby Hospital
o Shining a light on our nursing and midwifery stars

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09/06/2025

🐾 A TWO-HOUR NAP IS ALL PART OF THE JOB 🐾

Meet Fran – a golden retriever and proud member of the allied health team!

She may love carrots, belly rubs and midday naps, but Fran is making a real impact as part of the Animal Assisted Therapy Model of Care.

Working three days a week, Fran helps break down barriers for patients experiencing low mood, anxiety or social withdrawal – encouraging engagement, building trust, and lighting up faces.

Occupational Therapy Team Manager Alex Kelly said it best:
🗨️ “It’s wonderful when I see a consumer who usually doesn’t smile light up when they see Fran.”

From flunked guide dog to healthcare hero, Fran is helping patients open up, connect with clinicians, and take steps forward in their recovery – all with a wagging tail. 🐾🧠💙