Message from the chief executive
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
As we embrace the new year, the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) is thrilled to share some remarkable developments that reflect our commitment to excellence in healthcare and innovation. We are delighted to welcome 90 new intern doctors, marking the commencement of their medical careers within our district. Their arrival signifies fresh perspectives and dedication to advancing healthcare for our community. In our ongoing efforts to prioritise health on a global scale, we are actively working on finalising the Planetary Health Framework, which we expect to publish in mid-March. This framework underscores our dedication to sustainable practices and the well- being of both our community and the environment. Anticipation is building for the Exceptional People Awards and the imminent establishment of the AI Committee, reflecting our commitment to recognising outstanding contributions and embracing cutting-edge technology in our healthcare initiatives. Our exceptional staff members continue to shine, with recent accolades for Professor Georgina Long AO, a medical oncologist at RNSH, and her colleague, Professor Richard Scolyer AO from NSW Health Pathology and Sydney Local Health District. They were jointly named the 2024 Australians of the Year, a well-deserved recognition of their outstanding contributions to healthcare. NSLHD Clinical Director of Nuclear Medicine, Professor Paul Roach, has been honoured with the title of Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to nuclear medicine and medical research. Professor Roach has played a pivotal role in establishing Royal North Shore Hospital’s Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography service as one of Australia’s leading centres in the field.
We were delighted to host the year one medical student orientation for the The University of Sydney Northern Clinical School, which includes a diverse group of postgraduate, domestic, and international students. This marks the beginning of their journey towards becoming future healthcare leaders. Looking ahead, we are committed to expanding our research and academic partnerships, with a particular focus on advancing our ambition for clinical trials expansion. Our dedication to making trials a core component of health service delivery is reinforced by the inspirational gift of $20 million from Kay Van Norton and Greg Poche, supporting the critical work of clinical trials within our district. I am pleased to announce that Dr Michelle Mulligan OAM has accepted my invitation to be appointed as Executive Medical Director for NLSHD, commencing February. Michelle will also continue with her part-time clinical work as one of our senior anaesthetists. I would also extend heartfelt thanks to Associate Professor Chris Dennis for his dedicated service and leadership as the outgoing Medical Executive Director for Northern Sydney Local Health District. Chris’s commitment, generosity with his time, and valuable contributions, especially during the COVID response, have been greatly appreciated, and I look forward to his continued leadership in his role as a senior medical advisor in our district. We express our gratitude to our dedicated staff and partners for their commitment to advancing healthcare and look forward to a year filled with innovation, collaboration, and positive health outcomes. Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 2| 9 FEBRUARY 2024
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