Message from the board chair Trevor Danos AM
There has been much cause for celebration in our district recently with our nurses and midwives deservedly recognised for their invaluable dedication to caring for our patients and families. At the forefront of delivering care in our hospitals and in the community, our nurses and midwives are with patients at some of the most significant times in their lives. It is fitting that on International Nurses’ Day and International Day of the Midwife, that as a district we take the time to show how much we value our nurses and midwives who do such a tremendous job. Equally, our administration professionals play a significant role in supporting our nursing, medical and allied health staff deliver care to our patients. I would like to extend my appreciation to all of our administration staff who were recognised as part of our district’s celebrations recently for Administrative Professionals Day. I would like to welcome Dr Anas Naeem from Ryde Hospital who has been appointed the new chair of the Medical Staff Executive Council. Dr Naeem takes over from Dr John Brereton, who I would like to thank on behalf of the board for his valuable contributions.
examples of domestic and family violence that are sadly occurring far too often in our society and a problem that we all must address. At the forefront of our district’s response to family and domestic violence is our Prevention and Response to Violence and Neglect (PARVAN) team. I want to thank our staff who provide counselling, advocacy, medical and forensic support for victims in very distressing circumstances. Working in such a large organisation means that sadly some of us will work alongside victims and/or perpetrators. If you, or someone you know (https:// bit.ly/4bmdcb1), needs help, support is available. Domestic, family and sexual support contacts and resources are listed here (https://bit.ly/3yz4zLy) and include 24/7 support. You can also call the Employee Assistance Program (https://bit. ly/4bmdfDJ).
Warm regards,
Trevor Danos AM, Chair Northern Sydney Local Health District
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