Ryde Hospital celebrates its 90th birthday
Ryde Hospital celebrated its history when the hospital turned 90. The special occasion was marked with a ceremony and cake-cutting that was attended by current and former staff members, volunteers, and patients. Attendees were treated to a digeridoo and Acknowledgment of Country by Tu Wai Macdonald, and short presentations by Ryde Hospital Emergency Department Director Peter Roberts AM, acting Head of Social Work JoAnne Wigan and General Manager Jennifer McConnell. As part of the celebrations, attendees were also invited to attend an art workshop by artist Kubi Vasak. The workshop was open to all attendees, with the aim being for Kubi to develop a collage that will be displayed in the new redeveloped hospital. NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri thanked all current and former staff members, volunteers and community members for their work in making Ryde Hospital the special place it is today. “The hospital is an integral piece of the Ryde community and the western Sydney regions that surround it, and provides healthcare for around 130,000 people,” he said. “I’d like to acknowledge and thank all of our current and former staff members, our volunteers and our community members who have all played a part in making this hospital an integral piece of the Ryde community.”
(L-R) Ryde Hospital General Manager Jennifer McConnell, NSLHD Board Chair Trevor Danos, Ryde acting Head of Social Work JoAnne Wigan, Emergency Department Director Peter Roberts and NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri cut the cake for Ryde Hospital’s 90th birthday
The Acknowledgement of Country ceremony performed at Ryde
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