General Manager’s Message Happy Lunar New Year and Happy Mardi Gras to everyone. It is always wonderful to celebrate with our local community. Thank you to the Chinese community group for making this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations so memorable. I would also like to thank Jemma Clifton for sharing her experiences and answering questions about her journey as proud trans woman. The Chapel Decommissioning service reminded us all of the importance of spiritual care from all faiths, and cultures for our patients, visitors and staff. Congratulations to Dr Mackenzie Little with the 2024 Junior Medical Officer Excellence Award.
There continues to redevelopment activity this month with the Executive and Engineering moving into their interim home next to the Stables. The redevelopment team have also moved into the old HIS offices, and the Loading dock, stores, and linen open early March as well. Next month we look forward to one of my favourite events in the year, celebrating the time in service awards with the wonderful staff at Ryde. There has also been a huge amount of work gone into preparing for the HETI accreditation next month as well. So, thank you to all involved. Please remember to consider nominations for the Exceptional People Awards that close on 7 March 2025, and the NSLHD Quality Awards that close on 14 April 2025. We will continue to celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion at Ryde Hospital throughout the year. If you are interested in joining the Ryde Diversity & Inclusion Patient Experience Committee, please contact Catherine.jones3@health.nsw.gov.au
Contents Lunar New Year Celebrations General Manager’s Message
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Diagnostic Radiology
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Carers vs Support Workers
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Ryde Redevelopment – Chapel Decommissioning
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Diab or Diab HE? Library Update
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Quality & Safety Corner
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We are here for you
Staff Quit Nicotine Pilot
JMO Excellance Awards Sustainability Corner Goodbye 3…Hello 6 Mardi Gras Celebrations
Valentine’s Day
Farewell to Nola Lavender
Welcome to Ryde
Just for Fun
You Can’t Ask That
Photo Gallery Noticeboard
LGBTIQ+ Patient Experience Survey
Focus on Allied Health
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Newsletter is for Ryde Hospital Staff by Ryde Hospital Staff. Please email items of interest to: Catherine.jones3@health.nsw.gov.au
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