Hornsby Hospital

12/08/2026

What happens when a baby is born months before their due date?

In this episode of Tomorrow's Medicine Today podcast, we hear from our colleague, neonatologist and researcher Dr Eveline Staub from Royal North Shore Hospital - exploring the remarkable advances transforming outcomes for premature and critically ill newborns.

From the neonatal intensive care unit to groundbreaking research, this episode offers a fascinating look at how today's discoveries are helping shape healthier futures for tomorrow's adults.

Listen now -
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10/07/2026

This NAIDOC Week, staff and community members at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital came together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, connection and community.

The event featured a Smoking Ceremony, cultural dance performance and the powerful sounds of live Yidaki (didgeridoo) music, followed by the unveiling of a significant new Aboriginal artwork representing the local identity of our district.

The artwork will serve as a lasting symbol of cultural respect, inclusion and belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families, carers, staff and visitors.

A special highlight of the day was the participation of children from Only About Children Childcare, who delivered a beautiful Acknowledgement of Country that they had been practising especially for the occasion. Their thoughtful contribution made the event even more meaningful and was greatly appreciated by everyone in attendance.

Thank you to all who joined us in recognising the rich cultures, histories and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

03/07/2026

The latest edition of NSLHD News is here!

Discover the inspiring stories, innovations and breakthroughs making a difference across our health district:

🔬Cancer Clinical Trials Unit unveiled in Northern Sydney
👶How the Northern Beaches Hospital paediatric team transformed care for little Charlotte and her family
🌱 A greener approach to skin grafting
💡New approaches to treating alcohol dependence

…and that's just the beginning!

Read about the people, research and achievements shaping healthcare across Northern Sydney Local Health District 👇

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30/06/2026

🌟TEAMS PREPARE CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR SDPR 🌟

As the NSW Health Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) rollout approaches, teams from the SDPR Implementation Authority, Biomedical Engineering and Digital Health Services are carrying out technical readiness activities across NSLHD facilities.

Over the coming weeks, staff across wards, clinics and patient care areas may see team members wearing blue SDPR vests conducting audits of clinical technology and supporting network infrastructure.

The audits involve reviewing equipment such as patient monitors, ECG machines and cardiotocography devices, documenting serial numbers, checking network connectivity, and assessing wall ports and related infrastructure. This work will help identify opportunities to integrate clinical devices with the future SDPR system and support more connected, efficient information sharing.

Shiromee Gasperson, Change Manager in the Clinical Engagement team, Digital Health Services, said the audits are a key step in preparing for future SDPR workflows:

“This work will help the SDPR Implementation Authority better understand our clinical technology environment and support more connected care when the SDPR goes live in NSLHD later this year.”

Find out more about SDPR: https://bit.ly/4p0slp9

Bite-sized SDPR information sessions for staff are also available via Digital Health Services: https://bit.ly/4vLFcyC

29/06/2026

Northern Sydney Local Health District is delivering refreshed Respecting the Difference training – our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural training program that strengthens our commitment to culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces.

Led by Rikka Lamb, Cultural Capabilities Lead, alongside a dedicated team of facilitators, this program is now delivered in-house, creating a more consistent experience and stronger connections with our local teams and services. It supports our people to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, respect, and inclusion across our diverse workforce.

A key feature of the refresh is the opportunity for participants to shape the program, with ongoing feedback helping to continuously evolve the training to better reflect real experiences and community needs.

24/06/2026

NAIDOC Week is just around the corner (July 5-12), and this year’s theme is 50 Years of Deadly.

The week is a chance to celebrate and recognise the history, Culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

There are a number of exciting events planned for the week across NSLHD including:

- Monday 6th July, at NSECC Macquarie Hospital | 11.30am-1.30pm | Smoking ceremony, opening of Past & Present Stairway, MDHA staff award

- Tuesday 7th July at RNS Hospital, Kolling Forecourt | 11am-1pm | NSLHD Staff Award Presentation, Guest Speaker - Actor Luke Carroll, Smoking Ceremony and Cultural Dancers

- Tuesday 7th July at Mona Vale Hospital | 11am-12.30pm | Cultural art workshop - Aboriginal Art on Canvas

- Wednesday 8th July at Mona Vale Hospital Yarning Circle | 11am | Smoking Ceremony

- Thursday 9th July at Hornsby Hospital Yarning Circle | 11am-1pm | Smoking Ceremony and Dance Performance

- Wednesday 8th July at Ryde Hospital Yearning Circle | 1-2pm | NAIDOC celebration

- Thursday 9th July, PARVAN Service | 12.30pm | Yarning and Weaving Circle

More details will be released in the lead up to the week.

We encourage you to come along to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

To learn more about NAIDOC Week, visit www.NAIDOC.org.au. For event details, contact: [email protected]

19/06/2026

NSLHD News 🙌

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

• The winners of the Quality and Improvement Awards
• The Matildas visit RNSH
• NSLHD staff in the Kings Birthday Honours List
• SDPR is coming to NSLHD
• NSLHD renews partnership with Australian Defence Force

And so much MORE!

Click the link here to view:

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12/06/2026

🌈 PRIDE MONTH: LGBTIQ+ CONSUMER EXPERIENCE SURVEY 🌈

This Pride Month, Northern Sydney Local Health District is inviting LGBTIQ+ community members and families to share their experiences of care across our health services.

As part of the implementation of the NSW Health LGBTIQ+ Strategy, we are working to strengthen inclusive, respectful and equitable healthcare for everyone. Your feedback will help guide education and quality improvement initiatives across our services.

If you are a person who is le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, or identify within the LGBTIQ+ community, or a family member or carer of someone who is LGBTIQ+ accessing healthcare, we encourage you to take part.

Your insights will help us better understand where improvements can be made to ensure services are safe, welcoming and responsive.

👉 Take the survey here: https://rnsapmredcap.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/redcap/surveys/?s=FLRRKKHJKCTLXYME&accessed=2

We are also excited to be attending the North Sydney Council Pride Picnic on Sunday 14 June. Come along and say hello — we would love to see you there.

05/06/2026

NSLHD News 🙌

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

• NSLHD staff shine at the Innovation Pitch Program
• Winners of the NSLHD district Nursing and Midwifery Awards
• Staff have a yarn
• AYAH residency works unveiled in St Leonards exhibition

Click the link here to view:

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29/05/2026

In an instant, Sam’s life changed.

But thanks to medical research, he was given hope through an innovative stem cell transplant that helped reset his immune system.

Today, Sam has a second chance at a future he once thought was out of reach.

This EOFY, you can make more stories like Sam’s possible. Your tax-deductible donation to our charity partner, the NORTH Foundationn, helps fund life-changing medical research, innovative treatments and compassionate care.

Donate before 30 June and help shape the future of healthcare ❤ bit.ly/49iPVYu