Message from the chief executive
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
There are a range of mental health events happening throughout mental health month and more information about what is going on across the district can be found on the intranet. Another significant health awareness event this month is World Menopause Day which falls on 18 October. To mark the occasion a special event is being held at Royal North Shore Hospital in the Kolling Auditorium at 11:00 AM. Menopause is an important part of women’s health, and this day provides an opportunity to raise awareness and offer support, and better understand the impact it has on women across all stages of life. I look forward to attending this event, which will feature a diverse range of perspectives and insightful discussions. For more details about the event, please visit our intranet. I was honoured to speak at Sydney Health Partners’ inaugural Testing for Success – Celebrating Clinical Trials Excellence symposium and share NSLHD’s vision of becoming a leader in clinical trials. It was inspiring to see so many dedicated professionals gathered to celebrate innovation in this vital aspect of medicine. I am also excited to introduce Tomorrow’s Medicine, Today, our recently launched publication that highlights the incredible work and renewed focus on clinical trials across our district. This publication not only showcases the groundbreaking research taking place but also emphasises our commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. This is our first edition, and with so much world-leading research taking place here in the district, more are sure to follow. You can read the publication here. As always, I thank you for your ongoing dedication and commitment.
Dear colleagues, On Monday 30 September, I had the great privilege of hosting a virtual town hall meeting alongside NSW Health Secretary, Susan Pearce AM. This special session offered staff across our district an opportunity to engage directly with the Secretary and discuss key topics within the NSW Health system. I look forward to the next town hall meeting where I will be joined by Dr Teresa Anderson AM, Chief Executive of the of Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR). At this session we will look at the implementation of the SDPR - one of the biggest digital transformations in Australia - and get a better understanding of how it will improve the way we work and the patient experience. I was thrilled recently to announce that three of our NSLHD teams have been named finalists for the prestigious 2024 NSW Health Awards. These nominations are a recognition of the extraordinary contributions our teams are making to improve the NSW public health system. Our finalists have been shortlisted in the categories of Environmental Sustainability, People and Culture and Keeping People Healthy. I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of these teams for their outstanding achievements and wish them the best of luck in the final round. I am also delighted to share that Associate Professor Naomi Hammond, Executive Director of Research at NSLHD, has been named a finalist in the NSW Premier’s Awards in the Public Servant of the Year category. The Premier’s Awards celebrate the exceptional services delivered by the NSW public sector, and being selected as a finalist is a significant honour. These nominations are impressive and a true testament to all the outstanding work taking place across our health service, and I congratulate all of our finalists. October marks the beginning of Mental Health Month which encourages us all to reflect on our mental health and overall wellbeing, regardless of whether we have personally experienced mental illness. This year’s theme is Let’s Talk About It and is an important reminder to also check in on your colleagues and loved ones to encourage one another through open conversations and shared experiences.
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 19| 4 OCTOBER 2024
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