Hornsby Hospital

13/10/2026

Happy Allied Health Professionals Day!

Today, we celebrate the achievements and recognise the impact of more than 1500 Allied Health Professionals across Northern Sydney Local Health District.

Every day, you make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and communities. Whether you're supporting someone to regain mobility, improve communication, manage chronic conditions, recover from injury, navigate life's challenges, or maintain their independence, your expertise changes lives.

Thank you for your expertise, your innovation, your advocacy, and above all, your compassion and commitment to improving the lives of the people we serve. 🙌

09/10/2026

💜 DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK AT HORNSBY 💜

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital’s Ward 4C recently marked Dementia Action Week for the third year, helping raise awareness and sharing information about dementia.

The team’s information desk featured resources from Dementia Support Australia, Dementia Training Australia, Children’s Dementia Initiative and the Wicking Institute in Tasmania. Quirky pens and cupcakes also proved popular!

A highlight was the interactive ‘Department Feud’ board, which encouraged people to test their knowledge of the 14 dementia risk factors identified by The Lancet Commission that can potentially be changed or managed.

Thank you to the Ward 4C team for creating an engaging way to learn more about dementia and get the conversation started. 💜

08/10/2026

📰 NSLHD NEWS – 9 OCTOBER 📰

In this week’s edition of NSLHD News:

• Hornsby and RNS hospitals recognised nationally for excellence in stroke care

• Keeping parents and babies together at NBH

• Celebrating academic excellence in the Djirruwang Program

• NSLHD working to implement Modern Slavery Action Plan

And so much more!

👉 Read the latest edition:

NORTHERN NORTHERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT HORNSBY AND RNS HOSPITALS RECOGNISED NATIONALLY FOR EXCELLENCE IN STROKE CARE PAGE 10 NBH AMONG NATION’S TOP 10

14/09/2026

❤️ KOSHER CUPBOARD OPENS AT HORNSBY HOSPITAL ❤️

A new kosher cupboard has opened at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, providing Jewish patients and their families with around-the-clock access to kosher food and faith-based resources.

Established through a partnership between the hospital and Jewish community organisation Abraham’s Tent, the initiative aims to make hospital stays more comfortable while supporting patients’ cultural and spiritual needs.

NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri said the cupboard was a wonderful example of the hospital working with its community to support patients and their families.

The new service follows the successful establishment of the district’s first kosher cupboard at Royal North Shore Hospital.

🔗 Read more: https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/News/Pages/kosher-cupboard-opens-at-hornsby-hospital.aspx

09/09/2026

🎙️ Tomorrow's Medicine Today Podcast - New episode out now!

Professor James Elliott joins co-host Matt Doane to discuss the development of MuscleMap, a pioneering technology transforming how we understand muscle loss, recovery, ageing, and rehabilitation.
From professional baseball to collaborating with NASA, James shares how research spanning Earth and space is helping improve patient care and health outcomes.

🎧 Listen now -
On Spotify https://bit.ly/3Tg1Q4x
On our website: https://bit.ly/3SB7EFD See less

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 -
🎙Our website: https://bit.ly/45iupAO
🎙On spotify: https://bit.ly/3TSys4i

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 👇

News NEWS NORTHERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT NSLHD cancer clinical trials unit unveiled in northern Sydney PAGEs 4-5 Strengthening Cultural connections P

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.