bears bring joy to breastscreen team Ka Tam recently crafted 27 custom-knitted bears for her colleagues.
year and started to buy all the materials in May. I wanted to bring some joy to my colleagues, and I thoroughly enjoy seeing smiles on their faces,” said Ka. “As everyone is unique and special, I wanted to customise each bear for each individual.
Each bear was uniquely tailored to reflect the personality of its recipient by Ka who works at BreastScreen NSW, in NSLHD. “I came up with this idea back in April this
“I hope the bears act as a sign of daily motivation and encouragement for everyone! I’m glad my colleagues love their bears!” Northern Sydney and North Coast BreastScreen Director Meredith Kay said the bears have brought joy to staff. always cheerful,” she said. “Ka always steps forward to help out in any way and often uses her language skills to assist our clients with appointment making and wayfinding.” “Ka is a terrific staff member who is very motivated, kind, and
Ka Tam with some of the bears she knitted
Mona Vale Hospital undertakes robotic trial Mona Vale Hospital has introduced a series of robotic devices to support physical
and motivating,” she said. “My colleagues and I have also discovered that the technology allows us to increase the intensity and repetitions of therapy in an engaging way, all while remaining focused on functional goals.”
rehabilitation as part of a seven-week trial. Seven different robotic devices are being used, each tailored to assist with various aspects of physical rehabilitation. The devices incorporate virtual reality and interactive
features, making the rehabilitation process more engaging for patients. Senior occupational therapist Abbie Swainson said both patients and staff had responded positively to the technology. “Patients have found this equipment exciting to use, and it has made therapy more interesting
Rehabilitation advanced trainee Dr Mariam Rassam, Head of Department of the MVH Rehabilitation and Aged Care Service Dr Jasmine Gilchrist and rehabilitation intern Dr Ella Yang Rehabilitation advanced trainee Dr Mariam Rassam, Head of Department of the MVH Rehabilitation and Aged Care Service Dr Jasmine Gilchrist and rehabilitation intern Dr Ella Yang
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