Drug and alcohol services transition to a new ward The Northern Sydney Local Health District inpatient drug and alcohol services unit launched its new facility at Royal North Shore Hospital. RNSH General Manager Alison Zecchin, Former Acting CE Lee Gregory, MHDA Service Director Kingsley Waterson, Director of MHDA Andrea Taylor and Senior Project Manager Alicia Duffy at the official opening
The unit, formerly located at the Herbert St clinic for the past 34 years, transitioned to its $1.5 million newly refurbished ward within the Douglas Building. The move enabled improved access to facilities and services for both clients and staff. Former Acting Chief Executive Lee Gregory said the new facility
will ultimately improve the experience of patients and staff. “I know the journey to this day has been long, and I wish our patients and staff the very best of wishes in your long-awaited new home,” he said. “We’ve already had some patients use the new space and I believe staff and clients are extremely
happy with the new surroundings.” Lee also acknowledged the efforts of former NSLHD CE Deb Willcox in enabling the transition. “In 2019 she made it her mission to find a new home for the inpatient drug and alcohol service and here we are.”
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