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The winning photo, titled Birth: A staff member examining a pregnant woman, both wearing face masks

If you would like to take a look at the camaraderie and innovation taking place across SESLHD, look no further than the awe-inspiring A Moment in Time photo exhibition.



A novel initiative by the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate…

Toni McDonald with her arm in a sling

Sutherland Hospital staff may have recognised a familiar face in their rehabilitation gym over the past couple of weeks. Toni McDonald, a long-term volunteer and “best hamburger-maker ever” from the hospital’s Garden Kiosk was a temporary guest…

Winner Associate Professor Jeffrey Post (Director of Infectious Diseases, POWH) – Collaborative Staff Member of the Year – front and centre. With (from left): Dr Martin Mackertich (Director of Clinical Services, POWH), Karen Tuqiri (Director of Nursing & Support Services, POWH), Jennie Barry (General Manager) & Tobi Wilson

For the first time, winners of the SESLHD Healthcare Awards were announced live online during a recent live stream hosted by Tobi Wilson, Chief Executive, SESLHD.



The awards, which recognise innovation and excellence in the…

Nurse of the Year: Nikita Donnelly

The Prince of Wales Hospital 2020 Nightingale Nurse of the Year Awards took a fresh format this year, with a virtual ceremony broadcast to all staff on Friday, 28 August.

 

The on-camera hosts Karen Tuqiri, Director of…

Royal Hospital for Women pelvic health physiotherapy team

SESLHD celebrated World Physiotherapy Day (8 September) this week, highlighting a team of specialists who deliver pelvic health physiotherapy services at the Royal Hospital for Women.



Women who come to The Royal seeking care for…

At the ceremony – Kevin, Simone and their family with Prince of Wales Hospital staff

Prince of Wales Hospital’s oncology staff were recently honoured to help fulfil patient Kevin Warner’s dream of getting married to his partner, Simone.

With just a few days’ notice, and thanks to the support of Dreams2Live4 – a not for…

A baby playing upside down on a street

When starting a family it’s important to optimise your health – to give your baby the best start in life. Planning, Lifestyle & Nutrition (PLaN) is a free pre-pregnancy planning clinic, led by a team of specialists at the Royal Hospital for…

Pictured: Leah Barthel (donor family member) and Patricia Scheetz (transplant recipient) standing in front of the donor memorial at St George Hospital.

The NSW Organ & Tissue Donation Service unveiled a very special memorial at St George Hospital to commemorate deceased organ and tissue donors recently - a beautiful large window decal, located within the hospital near the Intensive Care Unit…

Aboriginal health workers Wendy Bunn and Melissa Cawley with SESLHD's Chief Executive Tobi Wilson.

The Narrangy-Booris Building Strong Foundations Aboriginal Child and Family Health service at Menai celebrated their 10-year anniversary recently with a small gathering to mark the significant milestone.



Tobi Wilson, SESLHD Chief…

Staff involved in the Wellness Check program standing outside War Memorial Hospital

As soon as restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic were introduced in March, staff at War Memorial Hospital (WMH) took action to ensure older clients living in the community continued to take care of their health and wellbeing.