Library Update
In 2019, NSLHD Population Health Promotion conduct- ed a research study to identify the reasons women aged 35 - 59 years who reside on the Northern Beaches are drinking alcohol; and explore drinking behaviours that increase the risk of harm and implement strategies to address these. A steady upward trend in the number and rate of alcohol - attributable hospitalisations for women in NSLHD (since 2001) and the highest number and rate of alcohol - attributable hospitalisations for women in NSW brought about the need to conduct further research and explore the drinking behaviours among this female cohort. The research included two phases: qualitative focus groups and a quantitative survey. The themes identified from the focus group sessions were categorised as: 1. Short term release and escape turned habit 2. “ Go on have another one ”: lived experience of judge- ment and pressure to fit in 3. “ It brings us together ”: Creating and strengthening social connections 4. “ You don ’ t feel like it ’ s going to kill you right now ”
To learn more about the research findings, visit the recently published paper here: The role of alcohol in the lives of midlife women living on the Northern beaches of Sydney, Australia - ScienceDirect For more information, visit Drink Less. Live More. - NSLHD (nsw.gov.au) or contact the Population Health Promotion Alcohol and Tobacco team at nslhd - alcoholtobaccoteam@health.nsw.gov.au
Ryde Hospital Library Christmas & New Year Hours
Ryde Hospital Library will be unstaffed from 4pm Friday 22 nd December and will reopen on Monday 8 th January. You can still visit the library 24/7 using your staff ID card during this time. Research consultations, searches, articles, and all other re- quests will be processed upon reopening. Enjoy the holiday break!
Thank You
[We were} advised that RNS was backed up so [we were] taken to Ryde Hospital. Being there since 1934 I found that a Health Facility is not defined by its age but by it’s people. Taken straight into Emergency [we were] re- ceived with Care and Efficiency by everyone involved. A CT Scan was done in a timely manner and the results were conveyed quickly, the worst had been avoided! Home care instructions given we were permitted to leave. I would like to say that I feel proud to live in a Commu- nity where such Excellent Emergency health care is not based on Race, Creed, Status or Financial re- sources.....THANK YOU
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