Message FROM the acting Chief executive Dr Tamsin Waterhouse
message FROM the CHAIRMAN Trevor Danos AM
Welcome to what has already been a busy 2020.
Following the Mt White volcano tragedy in December last year, many patients were transported to Royal North Shore Hospital from New Zealand where our staff carried out remarkable care. The bushfire crisis has seen more than 50 of our staff from across the District head to the State’s south to support Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts. Taking a dramatic turn in weather events, the recent storms personally affected many of our own staff, and also saw our hardworking community health staff and disaster recovery teams supporting vulnerable patients. This start to the year has been particularly challenging for many of our staff and I would like to thank you all for your hard work and support. The coronavirus has posed additional challenges for our staff, but their management, knowledge and compassion in response to the situation have been exceptional. Thank you to everyone during this time, especially those in our emergency departments, infection control and public health units. Two new members have joined the Northern Sydney Local Health District Board this year – a warm welcome to Ms Kimberley Reynolds and Dr Stephanie Teoh who have been appointed for a three-year term until 31 December 2022. Kimberley has a wealth of executive experience in both the NSW Government and private sector in driving organisational performance and supporting organisations in achieving a consumer focused service. Kimberley was previously a member of the NSLHD Consumer Committee and will continue in that role (as well as taking on other responsibilities).
Stephanie is an experienced General Practitioner having worked both in Australia and China. Stephanie is the Clinical Director of Osana Cremorne, a primary healthcare service aimed at supporting the health and wellbeing of patients with chronic disease. Stephanie is passionate about primary care and improving the health of individuals and communities as a whole. I would also like to congratulate Mr Anthony Hollis on his re-appointment to the Board until 31 December 2022. Anthony has for a number of years given the Board excellent advice and insight on issues of modern technology and customer focus. I look forward to working with the Board Members throughout 2020 as we continue to develop our services and drive further successes for the District. Lastly, I am particularly pleased that the year ahead is filled with fantastic events to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible work our people do every day. I am especially looking forward to our Innovation projects, Northern Lights showcases and Exceptional People Awards.
Trevor Danos AM
Board Chair Northern Sydney Local Health District
2 NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 3| 28 FEBRUARY 2020
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