The Olympic spirit was in full throttle as staff competed in various events at Hornsby Hospital
Hornsby hospital goes for gold Forget the athletes competing in Paris – Northern Sydney Local Health District boasts its own champions who have been keen to show off their athletic prowess. While the likes of RNSH doctor Mackenzie Little compete for a medal in the 2024 Olympics, some of the staff have held their own Olympic games. Getting into the Olympic spirit, Hornsby Ku- ring-gai Hospital’s rehabilitation wards 3C and 3D kicked off the 2024 Rehab Games with a torch relay. Staff, patients and friends joined in to cheer the runners, walkers and wheelers as they made their way around the course, accompanied by a soundtrack and live feed cameras.
Also over at Hornsby, the allied health department got together at nearby James Oval to hold their own Olympics. Green and gold fever was on display as physiotherapists, dietician, occupational therapists and allied health colleagues battled it out for a chance at their own gold, silver or bronze medals in sporting categories not seen on a world stage. Lisa Francis, a member of the Allied Health Wellness Committee said the Hornsby Olympics culminated with a closing ceremony complete with a medal ceremony. “The Hornsby Olympics was a chance to bring all of allied health together to do something fun and a bit different,” she said. “The competition created a buzz amongst allied health and it was wonderful to see staff getting so involved and fully embracing the spirit of friendly competition.”
The wards have been decorated with an international Olympic sporting theme.
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 15| 9 AUGUST 2024
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