Ryde Hospital schematic designs and flythrough released The redevelopment of Ryde Hospital reached another major milestone earlier this month with the designs of the new hospital precinct unveiled and early works due to kick off in February.
The designs follow significant engagement with the local community, clinicians and key healthcare stakeholders as well as feedback from staff and consumers. The feedback has informed key design considerations such as heritage, connection to country, the environment and green space to create a welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Central to the design is connections with existing onsite heritage buildings including Denistone House and The Stables, and the Blue Gum High Forest, as well as green spaces. HPAC has been appointed the early works contractor for the redevelopment and will commence works in the coming weeks, with main works expected to begin in late 2023.
Ryde Hospital General Manager Heather Gough said the designs showcase the expansion and upgrade of the hospital which will support the health needs of the community. “The hospital will be transformed with new and enhanced health services,” Heather said. “It will deliver a new and expanded emergency department and intensive care unit, new theatres, new purpose-built ambulatory care centre, new paediatric short stay unit and expanded medical imaging.”
Australia day honours list 2023 The recipients of the 2023 Australia Day Honours were announced on 26 January and a number of Northern Sydney Local Health District staff have been recognised for the top honours. NSLHD Interim Chief Executive Lee Gregory said being awarded an Australia Day Honour is a real tribute to hard work, dedication and commitment to making a real difference in our community. “The awards recognise outstanding service and contribution to the community,” he said. “A huge congratulations to all of the recipients who we are proud to say have had a major positive impact on the district.”
Professor Sue Kurrle AO Professor Susan Kurrle has been appointed an AO (an Officer of the Order of Australia) for distinguished service to medicine as a geriatrician, and to research into dementia and cognitive decline. She is an eminent geriatrician for NSLHD, specialising in the areas of dementia, frailty, successful ageing, and intergenerational care. Sue is the expert geriatrician leading the work on the internationally award-winning ABC TV documentary series ‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds’. In 2022, Sue received the Sidney Sax medal for outstanding contributions to the development and improvement of Australia’s healthcare system. Professor Gemma Figtree AM Royal North Shore Hospital interventional cardiologist and Kolling Institute researcher Professor Gemma Figtree has been appointed an AM (Member of the Order of Australia) for her significant service to medicine. As one of Australia’s most high-profile women in cardiology, Gemma is a Professor in Medicine at the University of Sydney, chair of the Federal Government’s 10- year Mission for Cardiovascular Health and co-leader of the Cardiovascular Theme for Sydney Health Partners. Gemma has dedicated her career to identifying the key mechanisms driving heart attack susceptibility. She combines her clinical work as an interventional cardiologist with lab research, involving large studies and clinical trials.
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