Vale Dr Russell Vandenberg It is with great sadness that the district acknowledged the passing of Dr Russell Vandenberg, a who passed away peacefully at home last week surrounded by his family. His six-decade-long service at the Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) left a lasting mark on the hospital and its staff, patients and wider community. Russell began his career at RNSH in 1959. Apart from a four-year fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, he spent his entire professional life at RNSH, advancing to physician in 1968 and retiring in 2009. His groundbreaking contributions in respiratory medicine, including early research on inhaled corticosteroids for asthma in the 1970s were significant. Long-time colleague and friend, Associate Professor Chris Dennis, said Russell will be remembered as a dedicated, thoughtful physician who practiced the “art of medicine” in an exemplary fashion. “He was a doctor who cared deeply for his patients and showed them great kindness. His influence on colleagues, junior doctors and medical students will be an enduring legacy to his excellence as a physician and human being,” he said. including pre-term babies, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants born after 1st November 2023, and children up to two- years-old with chronic health conditions identified by specialist paediatricians. The immunisation effort aims to prevent severe infections and hospitalisations in these high-risk groups, ensuring better health outcomes during the critical winter months. The clinic’s success depended on meticulous planning and a multidi-team approach, involving the identification of eligible infants and ensuring sufficient vaccine supplies. Administrative staff played a crucial role in contacting parents and booking appointments. “The success of this enormous effort is a testament to the dedication
“Our deepest condolences and best wishes are with Dr. Russell Vandenberg’s loved ones during this time.”
RSV Immunisations Available for High-Risk Babies at RNSH The recent RSV immunisation clinic at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) highlighted a collaboration between teams. Over four days, more than 59 infants received immunisations. The initiative targetted vulnerable infants, possible. To date, over 76 per cent of Royal North Shore’s eligible population has been
immunised. High-risk babies can receive the RSV vaccination under the NSW Health RSV vulnerable babies program, running until September 2024. For more information, visit the NSW Health website: https://bit. ly/3Vgm8Jl.
and coordination of various hospital departments and staff,” said Gemma Lowe, NICU Audit Officer. She expressed gratitude to all involved, acknowledging the extensive behind- the-scenes work that made the clinics
Two babies who received the immunisations at RNSH
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