New clinic offers protection against tuberculosis A new nurse-led tuberculosis (TB) vaccination
growing and diverse community. “Vaccination for children travelling overseas for more than four weeks is a key preventative health action aligned with the national TB elimination strategy,” she said. The vaccine offers over 70 per cent protection against severe TB and can last up to 15 years. Families can request the vaccine through the NSW Health portal or contact NSLHD- TBServicesBCG@health.nsw.gov.au.
clinic has opened at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital to meet growing demand from families in the region. Northern Sydney’s changing population and increased travel to high-risk areas prompted the launch of the clinic, the latest addition to the district’s BCG services. The TB clinic provides the Bacille Calmette- Guerin (BCG) vaccine which is important protection for children under five travelling to countries where TB remains common. TB is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, causing 1.3 million deaths and 10.8 million cases each year. Australia records around 1,400 new cases annually, including more than 500 in New South Wales. While curable, early detection and prevention are vital to limit its spread and avoid drug- resistant strains. The new clinic will run every two months in Hornsby’s outpatient department, joining established TB clinics at Royal North Shore and Mona Vale hospitals. NSLHD TB Services Acting Nurse Manager Tanya Silva said the clinic aligns with national efforts to eliminate TB and responds to a
(L) Tanya Silva, Acting Nurse Manager TB Services alongside clinical nurse specialists Chantelle Murdocca and Lee Whylie
Celebrating 10 years of stepping up for a great cause Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) is proud to mark 10 years of participating in STEPtember.
The district acknowledges and thanks the sponsors of this year’s prizes: Aware Super, HealthCare Home Loans, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Fitness Passport and Salary Packaging Plus.
STEPtember is a year challenge that inspires staff to get active while raising vital funds for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance who fund cerebral palsy research, support and services. Since first taking part in 2016, NSLHD staff have stepped, walked, rolled and moved their way to raise an outstanding $454,615. To celebrate the 10-year milestone, NSLHD has set a goal for 2025 to raise at least $45,385 and surpass a lifetime total of $500,000 raised for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri said staff from across the district have shown incredible enthusiasm and support for each other throughout the last decade, making the challenge as much fun as it is meaningful. “Whether it is your first time taking part or your tenth, every step and every bit of support truly matters,” he said. “I’m excited to see how the district rises to the fundraising goal in this special tenth year.” Staff can sign up for STEPtember 2025 here: https://bit.ly/NSLHD-STEPtember-2025.
STEPtember throwback: The flagship team at Hornsby Hospital in 2016
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