Hornsby Hospital

#NSWHealthAwards | Our district's Specialist Rehabilitation Service has been nominated for the Excellence in the Provision of Mental Health Services category in the upcoming NSW Health Awards. You can also vote for them in the People’s Choice Category by visiting bit.ly/2Q8UbP5 Good luck team!

#SpringAllergies | A leading Australian allergy expert is encouraging green thumbs to consider what they plant in their garden bed this spring in a bid to reduce seasonal #hayfever allergies.
Professor Suran Fernando said a new study highlighted the benefits of planting insect-pollinated plants over wind-pollinated varieties in their garden.
Read more: https://bit.ly/2QI13nF

Congratulations to all of our 2018 Exceptional People Award winners.
To meet the winners, visit https://bit.ly/2JTSilQ
Thank you to our award sponsors First State Super, AMP Capital and Smartsalary for making the awards possible.... #EPAwards2018
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HUMANS OF THE HOSPITAL ``I am working my way to become a surgeon so I am aiming to be on the surgical training program. I currently work as part of the surgical team, looking after inpatients and assiting with operations. I am responsible for surgical consults, so that could be anyone who comes into ED or into the hospital with a surgical issue, I need to review them in consultation with the surgeon. Every day is unpredictable. A lot of patients may only see me for one part o...f the day, either down in ED when I am consulting or in theatres, but there is always something to do. My job involves long hours …and there is a lot of problem solving. It’s a nice progression to be able to see patients from the beginning (of their journey) right through to the end post-operation. It’s always nice when patients come back to the clinic for follow up and you can see how well they have progressed. When I am not here at work, I like to spend time outdoors and with friends.’’ – Alex Stathis, Unaccredited Surgical registrar.
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Our Exceptional People Awards are on tomorrow. Who will win? Follow the action on Twitter from 1pm. #EPAwards2018
Thank you to our award sponsors First State Super, AMP Capitaland Smartsalary for making the awards possible.

There's just over a week to go until we announce the winners of our Exceptional People Awards.
Follow the action live on Twitter from 1pm, September 14. #EPAwards2018
For more information about the awards and to see who the nominees are for 2018, click here: https://bit.ly/2JTSilQ
... Thank you to our award sponsors First State Super, AMP Capital and Smartsalary.
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COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Check out the latest community newsletter on the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital stage 2 redevelopment. Click here https://bit.ly/2LWoPJg or visit Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital's website www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Hospitals/Hor nsby

Recent cases of meningococcal disease are a timely reminder to know the symptoms and seek medical advice quickly if you suspect meningococcal. Children 0-5 and young adults 15-24 are most at risk. Visit NSW Health to learn more: https://bit.ly/2wGp1Xd

Our #LiveLifeWellatSchool team is offering a free ‘Game Sense’ workshop for local primary school teachers at 4pm on Tuesday 28 August at Roselea Public School.
A game sense approach to teaching about games and sports is about: - engaging students to develop skills and game tactics - accommodating varying abilities, and ... - helping the development of ‘thinking players’.
Teachers will get an opportunity to learn about modified game strategies and concepts, fun and practical ways to teach and assess, as well as ideas for designing PDHPE units using a game sense approach.
All participants receive resources, NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) points and a chance to win sports equipment.
For bookings, please visit https://bit.ly/2nSQu41
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HUMANS OF THE HOSPITAL `` The best part of our role as midwives is the opportunity to support women and their families through a truly life changing experience. We are privileged as midwives to be a part of the women’s experience of pregnancy, birth, and welcoming a new life into the world. Working within a maternity service, I am very lucky to be involved with families who are experiencing a very happy time within their lives. However, as midwives, we need to remember, at ti...mes, some families will have an experience which is unexpected and unplanned and as a midwife we play a pivotal role in supporting the mother, partner, and family through what can be a very challenging time. Luckily this is a small number of women, but it’s important to acknowledge the amazing role midwives play within these situations. Through supporting women and their partners through pregnancy, I am able to prepare them for not only birth, but for parenthood, which leads to long term benefits not only for the family unit but also the community as a whole.’’ Amanda Keating, Acting Clinical Midwifery Consultant.
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HUMANS OF THE HOSPITAL “I am a plumber by trade and spent 20 years working in the private sector before I came to Hornsby about five years ago. Plumbing here is very similar to working privately: plumbing is plumbing, but you do need a different skill-set to work in a hospital because you have to be able to work with patients and clinical staff. My day can be very interesting and really diverse. I am not just a plumber but part of the engineering team. All of us help each ot...her so if there is a problem with air-conditioning, electrical – any problem in the hospital and we help. My work, and that of the team, has a huge impact on patients because every day they turn their taps on or flush their toilets and they are working. I am proud to say we haven’t had a hot water system break down and that is down to the diligence of the team.” Lucas Woodford – plumber
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TRADIES' HEALTH Tradies are often putting their body on the line in labour intensive work which is why its important for them to look after their health. This month is Tradies' Health Month – an initiative by the Australian Physiotherapy Association – to have tradies and their families concentrate on improving their health and fitness. Simple stretches before the day kicks off are a good start. For more tips from physiotherapists visit https://choose.physio/fortradies Pictured: Simple stretches demonstrated by tradies from Watpac working on the $200 million Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Stage 2 redevelopment. #tradieshealth

WATCH YOUR MOUTH! This week is Dental Health Week and this year's focus is on the oral health of the mouth and encouraging people to come in for their regular visits. Staff have been on hand this week giving out toothbrushes and toothpaste, as well has handy tips on how to keep our pearly whites in top condition. For more information, visit Australian Dental Association website www.ada.org.au or speak to a staff member who can refer you the NSLHD oral health services team. #DENTALHEALTHWEEK

HUMANS OF THE HOSPITAL ``Our elderly are the (patients) most likely to fall in our care and those with a cognitive impairment are even more vulnerable. So much of what we do is around managing their risk of harm whilst they are in-patients. I am the Clinical Nurse Consultant for Acute Care of the Elderly in the hospital. I am involved in reviewing patients for rehabilitation or discharge with the geriatrician/rehab staff specialist, planning care for those patients who have d...elirium, advising on how to manage the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, and planning and delivering education for nursing staff on all things aged care. The best part of my role is being able to teach – seeing the ‘aha’ moments when something resonates and those golden moments when nurses tell me they have tried out my recommended strategies for delivering care to their cognitively impaired patients and it has worked.’’ Sharon Strahand, CNC, Acute Care of the Elderly
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A CUPPA FOR THE HOSPITAL The residents of The Grange – an over 55s lifestyle village – in Waitara love a cuppa and in doing so, have raised $5000 in the past year for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. Every month, the residents hold a morning tea and raise money for the hospital. Since 1992, the residents have raised more than $115,000 for the hospital through fetes, chocolate wheels and the morning teas. Last Wednesday, Cathy Cooke, Acting Volunteer Manager and Brian Minnett, Pi...nk Ladies and Males volunteer, attended a morning tea to receive a giant cheque. ``The hospital and staff are very appreciative of the money you have raised,’’ Cathy said. ``Your money is going towards buying much needed equipment in the Lumby building, to help people with mobility issues, those at risk of falling and frail patients.’’ The recent donation will be split between Lumby wards 1 and 2.
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Take a sneak peek at what Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital will look like once the $200 million stage 2 redevelopment is completed in 2021

Stage 2 Redevelopment – main works commenced
An exciting milestone was reached this week on the $200 million Stage 2 Redevelopment of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. Hospital staff joined in to officially turn the first sod of earth where the new Clinical Services Building will be built. The redevelopment will deliver a refurbished and expanded Emergency Department. The Clinical Services Building will accommodate a combined Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit; combined Respiratory/Cardiac and Coronary Care beds collocated with a Cardiac Investigations Unit; Ambulatory Care Centre; Medical Imaging; Paediatrics; Medical Assessment Unit; Transit Lounge and inpatients units. Aboriginal elder Uncle Jimmy performed a beautiful smoking ceremony to pay respect to the local Aboriginal community and heritage.