Northern Sydney Local Health District

NSLHD News! The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now - read all about: o Festive celebrations to celebrate 2024 o Eileen Gordon honoured with plaque at Mona Vale Hospital o Partnership to drive innovation in genomic science o NSLHD completes Australian-first Net Zero Leads Program Click the link below to view! https://lnkd.in/gBC4MtEc

Please support the NORTH Foundation Christmas Appeal.   As our official charity partner, the NORTH Foundation raises much-needed funds to support advancements in healthcare and medical research.   Our healthcare staff appreciate the offer of flowers and chocolates that they receive from grateful patients at this time of year, but “All we want for Christmas” is donations to the NORTH Foundation so we can continue providing the best in patient care!   To read the NORTH Foundation Christmas Appeal and give a gift that makes a difference, please visit: https://bit.ly/3AJhbRX   #NORTHFoundation #ChristmasAppeal #AllWeWantForChristmas #Donate #Charity #Healthcare

RESEARCHERS NAMED AMONG AUSTRALIA'S BEST | In a sign of the expertise across Northern Sydney Local Health District and the Kolling Institute, a group of clinicians has been named in The Australian's 2025 research magazine’s top 250 researchers. Launched in 2018, the annual feature names the top performers in 250 fields across eight disciplines. These include health and medical sciences, business and engineering. Using big-data, the profile offers information about the top researcher and top university in each field. It is based on an analysis of the quality and impact of the research. The feature is a valuable showcase of Australian research, demonstrating its importance to the wider community through improvements to health, wellbeing, the environment and the economy. Three NSLHD clinician researchers are included in this year's group including world-renowned pathologist and researcher Professor Anthony Gill and Professor Michael Nicholas, who has dedicated his career to pain management, education and research. For the second year in a row, NSLHD Executive Director of Research and Royal North Shore Hospital Intensive Care Unit clinician A/Professor A/Prof Naomi Hammond has been named in the critical care category. We would like to congratulate Anthony, Michael and Naomi on this remarkable accolade.

✨ INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ✨ Today we celebrate the contributions and achievements of people with disability in our communities and workplaces. At NSLHD, we’re committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of those we care for. Disability brings valuable perspectives that enrich the care we provide, and we support our employees with tailored adjustments to help them thrive and contribute fully. If you’re a person with disability and interested in joining our team, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more or explore career opportunities: Email: NSLHD-ODACinfo@health.nsw.gov.au Website: https://lnkd.in/e9kRCHGw Join us in building a more inclusive and responsive health system. #IDPD2024 #InclusionMatters #CelebrateAbilities #DisabilityAwareness #NSLHD

🎉🎄It’s Giving Tuesday! 🎄🎉 Until 11:59 PM, your donations to our Christmas Appeal will be matched, doubling your impact! This rare opportunity means every dollar you give will go twice as far in supporting life-saving healthcare programs and research. Our healthcare staff appreciate the offer of flowers and chocolates that they receive from grateful patients at this time of year, but they tell us, “All we want for Christmas” is donations to the NORTH Foundation so they can continue providing the best in patient care! 🎁 To make a donation today, please visit https://lnkd.in/grruZPvD #NORTHFoundation #GivingTuesday #MatchedGiving #AllWeWantForChristmas #ChristmasAppeal

INNOVATIVE WHEELCHAIR SOLUTIONS Based on the grounds of Macquarie Hospital in Ryde, Dr Rachel Choi works at the intersection of engineering and clinical practice, focusing on customising wheelchairs for spinal cord injury patients across New South Wales. Her specialised work as a rehabilitation engineer with the Assistive Technology and Seating (AT & S) service involves everything from crafting custom foam pressure-care cushions to designing personalised joystick controls for wheelchairs. “We’re trying to optimise the amount of function a person can have in their wheelchair,” says Rachel. “It’s not one size fits all.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZnN6HFk

HONOURING REMARKABLE NSLHD CLINICIANS❤ Two distinguished clinicians whose careers have spanned decades at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) have been acknowledged on the NSLHD Board’s Honour Roll. Dr Russell Vandenberg and nurse Jacqueline Hextall were recognised for their achievement at this year’s Annual Public Meeting. Dr Vandenberg’s remarkable career at RNSH spanned over five decades, leaving an indelible mark on patient care, medical research, and education. Starting in 1959 as a senior registered medical officer, Dr Vandenberg’s journey was punctuated by a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic from 1964 to 1968 before returning to RNSH as a respiratory physician, a role he held until his retirement in 2011. Dr Vandenberg was a pioneer in respiratory medicine, contributing significantly to the development of respiratory services at RNSH in the 1970s and 1980s. Also honoured was Jacqueline, affectionately known as Jacque, who has been a cornerstone of RNSH’s nursing community, with an extraordinary 40-year career dedicated to excellence in patient care and leadership. Starting her journey, at RNSH, in 1984, as a student nurse, Jacque’s passion for surgical nursing and holistic patient care has shaped the careers of countless clinicians and transformed the care provided on the ward where she serves as nursing unit manager.

Congratulations to our wonderful charity partner, the NORTH Foundation on celebrating its five year anniversary 👏🎈

Fifteen years ago, when Professor Tom Eade joined Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) as a radiation oncologist, he envisioned a robust system for collecting patient data to drive cancer research. Today, that vision is a reality. RNSH’s radiation oncology department uses cutting-edge data systems to run real-time audits, improve patient outcomes, and design pioneering clinical trials. With studies ranging from prostate and breast cancer treatments to palliative radiation, the team’s work is shaped by patient-reported outcomes and insights from long-term follow-ups. By combining advanced technology, data-driven insights, and patient-centered research, RNSH is transforming the future of cancer care. #CancerResearch #RadiationOncology #Clinical trials Read more: https://lnkd.in/gH9CSMsD

Our charity partner NORTH Foundation has launched its Christmas appeal!   While our healthcare staff appreciate the offers of gifts from grateful patients at this time of year, “All we want for Christmas” is for you to make a donation to the NORTH Foundation so we can continue to provide the highest level of care in our community.   To read about the NORTH Foundation Christmas Appeal and give a gift that makes a difference, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gyg7H57Z   #NORTHFoundation #ChristmasAppeal #Donate #Charity #Healthcare