a heartfelt thank you for cardiac rehabilitation services A year ago, almost to the day, Steven Marshall underwent life-saving heart surgery
birthday milestone which signified the benefits of moving the service to a large modern space that has assisted patients in their recovery. First established in 1998, cardiac rehabilitation services provide a program of treatment designed with physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, nurses, doctors and other health professionals for patients recovering from major heart surgery, so they can regain their previous active lifestyle.
and had no idea what his future held. With a serious heart condition, Steven required open heart surgery followed by months of cardiac rehabilitation. But when he walked through the doors of the district’s cardiac rehabilitation services, which had just moved to its new home in the Douglas Building at Royal North Shore Hospital, he knew he was in “really good hands.” The north shore-based father spoke of his journey at the cardiac rehabilitation services’ first birthday in the Douglas Building. It moved a year ago into bigger premises with Steven being one of the first patients to experience the enhanced treatment space. “We have heard the words life changing and I don’t think that’s an underestimate,” he said. “When I came here it gave me a sense that I was in really good hands. Once I walked through these doors and took part in the program I could see the benefits. “I can’t speak more highly of the care I received.” Staff and patients celebrated the first
The display at RNSH NSLHD staff and patients celebrated the first birthday of the cardiac rehabilitation services in the Douglas Building
Ryde Hospital Medical Staff Council Presents Honour Board To mark Ryde Hospital’s 90th anniversary, the Ryde Hospital Medical Staff Council (MSC) has presented an Honour Board dedicated to recognising the outstanding contributions of Junior Medical Officers (JMOs). number of nominations. Each nominee received a personalised certificate with comments from their nominators.
This marks the first time Ryde Hospital has introduced an Honour Board and JMO Excellence Award. The initiative will continue annually, with hopes to expand into other categories in the future.
This year, Dr Mackenzie Little was awarded the inaugural 2024 Junior Medical Officer Excellence Award for her dedication, professionalism, and respect for the multidisciplinary team. Dr Linda Xu, Staff Specialist Geriatrician and MSC member, highlighted Mackenzie’s commitment to patient care. “Mackenzie is a dedicated, hardworking and compassionate intern, consistently going above and beyond to support staff and patients,” she said. The Honour Board was created to foster a culture of education and wellbeing, with future JMO Excellence Award recipients listed annually. This year, the MSC also sponsored a voucher for the awardee as a token of appreciation. The selection process involved nominations from staff across the hospital, including nursing, allied health, medical staff, and executives. Fourteen JMOs were nominated, with Dr Mackenzie receiving the highest
Dr Mackenzie Little, award recipient
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