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Hornsby Hospital

Locality: Hornsby, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9477 9123

Address: Palmerston Rd 2077 Hornsby, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 PHOTO COMP | More finalists from the photographic competition, held last year. The hospital has been spoilt for choice when it comes to the art work which will be displayed in the new Clinical Services Building, to be opened later this year. These photos feature William Chan's Devotion and Winter Dusk; Barbara Clarke's Go with the flow; Rob Cottrell's Kookaburra Chat; Sarah Evans' Liquid Droplets.

25.01.2022 PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH WEEK | During Perinatal Mental Health Week (November 8-14), expectant and new parents who are feeling more anxious or down than usual are being encouraged to ask for support. One in five expecting or new mothers and one in ten expecting or new fathers will experience anxiety and/or depression, affecting around 100,000 families across Australia every year. To learn more about perinatal illness or to access support, please contact the below services:... - WayAhead - Mental Health Association NSW Perinatal Programs: http://pnda.wayahead.org.au/ - PANDA National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline: To talk to counsellors about the challenges of being a new parent: 1300 726 306 9am 7.30pm Mon Sat (AEST/AEDT) - The Gidget Foundation: For parents who need access to specialized perinatal mental health care: 02 9460 1550 or 1300 851 758 (office hours only) - BEING Supported Warm Line: Advice from people with experience of life-changing mental health issues, 10am - 4pm and 6pm - 10pm, 7 days a week: 1800 151 151 - NSW Mental Health Line: For referrals to local mental health services by local mental health professionals 24/7, call 1800 011 511 See more

25.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL PATHOLOGY DAY | Thank you to our pathology team for your hard work and commitment, and delivering important answers and results so together our healthcare teams can improve and save lives. This year our pathology team continue to have an instrumental role in our frontline team protecting all of us and the community from COVID-19. Our pathology staff have been working around the clock to get COVID-19 results to patients as quickly as possible. The hard work our... pathologists put in every single day in processing tests means those in our community can get back to their lives as soon as possible. Happy International Pathology Day. #IPD2020

23.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY - Today, is Remembrance Day, a day where we come together to remember those who have died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts. Historically, the day marks the time at 11 am on 11 November 1918 when the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare during World War I. More than 100 years on, we are not without our own challenges, but we still owe a great deal to those who fought bravely for... Australia. It is important we acknowledge those contributions so the memories of those that have fallen live on for generations to come. #lestweforget2020

22.01.2022 To reduce COVID-19 testing waiting times Pennant Hills Laverty drive-through clinic will be operating tomorrow opening Wednesday 23 December, 8am-10pm 7 days. Location is Netball Car Park, Pennant Hills Park, 28 Britannia St, Pennant Hills NSW 2120. All ages are welcome. We really appreciate everyone coming to get tested as we manage this outbreak. Testing teams are working really hard to get to you as quickly as possible. We thank you for your patience. ... For the latest information on COVID-19 testing centres, case locations and more go to https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

22.01.2022 The wait times are really coming down as more testing COVID-19 testing centres open up. The estimated waiting times today at 4.00 pm is there is no wait time at Newport and Avalon Clinics and at these locations they are currently: Brookvale Community Health Centre wait time 30 mins Mona Vale Hospital wait time 5 mins Northern Beaches Hospital - wait time 30 mins... Royal North Shore Hospital no wait time Ryde Hospital wait time is 1.5 hours Hillview Community Health Centre wait time 2.5 hours Hornsby Hospital wait time is 2 hours Old Manly Hospital drive-through awaiting confirmed - wait time is 15 mins Warriewood drive - through, Rat Park, 1472 Pittwater Road - wait time is 15 mins Cromer Drive-through, car park entry off 120 South Creek Rd wait time is 15 mins Warringah Aquatic Centre, 1 Aquatic Dr, Frenchs Forest - wait time is 15 mins This information is provided for all our facebook followers which include some who live outside the Northern Beaches area. Please follow the NSW public health orders https://bit.ly/37zIqwX. People from the Northern Beaches should not travel outside the LGA to get tested. These times may change so we will keep you updated. We recommend you bring water and snacks with you and a fold-up chair, umbrella and sunscreen. Staff will be walking the line to check you are ok while you wait. We really appreciate everyone coming to get tested as we manage this outbreak. Testing teams are working really hard to get to you as quickly as possible. We thank you for your patience. For the latest information on COVID-19 testing centres, case locations and more go to https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

21.01.2022 SURVEY | Our NSLHD Aboriginal Health Service are currently seeking feedback on their 48-hour follow up program. Follow the link: https://fdier.co/GgpFIT

20.01.2022 PHOTO COMP | With over 420 photographs to choose from, judges had a difficult time selecting those that are to be displayed in the soon-to-be completed Clinical Services Building. As we continue to show the finalists' entries, here are another four that have captured the local area's natural beauty. The first is by Tracie Axton, titled Tranquility; the next photograph is by Sophia Bal, Purple Flower; followed by Andrew Barnes' Roman Candle Sunset and Wideview Wonder.... Congratulations to our finalists.

20.01.2022 The covid-19 testing team at Hornsby Hospital wish you all a very merry Christmas. They will be here during the holiday season. So please anyone with even the mildest symptoms come and see them and get tested. Well done team !

20.01.2022 The wait times are now really short. The longest wait time is at Hillview Community Centre with 45 mins. At these other locations there is little or no wait and currently: Brookvale Community Health Centre wait time 10 mins Mona Vale Hospital wait time 5 mins Northern Beaches Hospital no wait time ... Royal North Shore Hospital no wait time Ryde Hospital no wait time Hillview Community Health Centre wait time 45 mins Hornsby Hospital wait time 5 mins Old Manly Hospital drive-through awaiting confirmed - wait time less than 30 mins Warriewood drive - through, Rat Park, 1472 Pittwater Road - wait time less than 30 mins Cromer Drive-through, car park entry off 120 South Creek Rd wait time less than 30 mins Warringah Aquatic Centre, 1 Aquatic Dr, Frenchs Forest awaiting information This information is provided for all our facebook followers which include some who live outside the Northern Beaches area. Please follow the NSW public health orders https://bit.ly/37zIqwX. People from the Northern Beaches should not travel outside the LGA to get tested. These times may change and we will keep you updated if they get substantial longer than above save clogging up your news feeds. We are happy to take direct messages should you want current wait times. Well done to all those involved in COVID-19 testing! For the latest information on COVID-19 testing centres, case locations and more go to https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

17.01.2022 NSLHD NEWS | In a bumper edition of NSLHD News, read about how we are partnering with other organisations in the fight against COVID-19, our staff who stepped up in Victoria, the prestigious appointment for our ED director plus much more.

17.01.2022 HAPPY DIWALI | This Saturday, 14 November is Diwali the Indian festival of lights, one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, symbolising the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. To celebrate Diwali in a COVID safe way, follow these important tips: Remember to keep gathering with friends and family small to protect yourself and loved ones. A maximum 20 visitors to your home or have gatherings less than 30 people ...in outdoor public place. If you go to a place of worship, wear a mask if unable to physical distance. Don’t hug or kiss people who are not from the same household. Be aware of the 1.5 metres physical distance. Don’t share utensils and foods. Wash your hands regularly. If you have fever, sore throat, cough, runny noses, shortness of breath or loss of taste or smell, please get tested for COVID-19 and stay home. Getting tested at a COVID-19 testing clinic is free, simple and easy. For your nearest clinic, visit here https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx See more

16.01.2022 CHRISTMAS WITH DIGNITY | It may only be November, but there is a good reason a Christmas tree adorned with purple decorations has sprung up at Hornsby Hospital. As part of Northern Sydney Local Health District’s workplace giving partnership with homelessness and crisis support charity Dignity, staff and the public are being encouraged to donate non-perishable food items as well as new clothes, socks and undies as part of the #ChristmasWithDignity campaign. The campaign is running for its second year and supports those who may be experiencing homelessness during the festive season. If you would like to donate items this Christmas, you can drop your items beneath the tree in the Outpatient Waiting Room area in the new Clinical Services Building. For more details, see the flyer in this post.

16.01.2022 KINDNESS DAY | Today is World Kindness Day and staff in our emergency department have put together this amazing board to reflect photos of our many staff describing what kindness means to them. The board also has samples of some of the kind messages our patients have written about their experience. During a year where our staff have all been tested and pushed to their limits both professionally and personally, they continue to prove how kindness can make such a difference to... the lives of our patients, consumers and colleagues. #WorldKindnessDay

14.01.2022 PHOTO COMP | Here are some more finalists from our photographic competition. Featuring Michael Bianchino's The Boobooks and Bethany -bird on the ground; Colleen Brown's Stand Tall Stand Out; Mark Cambourn's Stepping Stones; and Sutapa Chattopadhyay's Eternal Love.

14.01.2022 SOUTH AUSTRALIA ALERT | NSW Health is asking people coming from South Australia, by whatever mode of transport, to complete a declaration form to check if they have visited any of the venues of concern identified by the South Australian authorities and provide contact details if follow-up is required. This also applies to people who have been in South Australia within the past 14 days. The form is available here: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/.../d1966e43-d4a7-4090... The... list of venues of concern are available here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/.../areas-of-concern-south-australia Anyone who has been in South Australia since Friday 6 November should regularly monitor the SA Health alert page for venues of concern and follow the advice of SA Health. They must immediately self-isolate if they have been to any venues where this is advised, and get tested if even the mildest of symptoms appear. Travellers who are not NSW residents who have visited any of these venues will not be permitted to travel to NSW until the 14-day period has elapsed. Non-residents wishing to transit through NSW will be allowed to do so, provided they take the most direct route and can do so in a way that poses no risk to others. The form will be distributed to South Australian travellers arriving at NSW transport hubs such as airports, and in areas such as Broken Hill which is a high-traffic location. Travellers are asked to fill in the form within the 24-hour period before they arrive in NSW, and may be asked to produce their declaration form. NSW Health continues to advise NSW residents to defer non-essential travel to Adelaide, while people from Adelaide should defer non-essential travel to NSW.

12.01.2022 SUPPORTIVE CARE | For Vincenzo Tassone, his independence has always been important and he wasn’t going to let something like heart failure keep him off his feet for too long. The former Willoughby fruit shop owner has benefited from working with Cardiac Supportive Care Transitional Nurse Practitioner Kelly Hanvey, allowing him to live at home with his wife Barbara at his side and avoid hospital. In the five short months since commencing in the role Kelly has already seen bene...fits for patients like Vincenzo and countless others. I’m here to help create that bridge between cardiology and palliative care, Kelly said. Linking with Hornsby Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital and Ryde Hospital, Kelly has developed a simple aim; starting the journey earlier to help make it easier. We’re hoping to improve quality of life and symptom control for patients. We’re also hoping to reduce readmission rates into hospital and avoidance of ICU, develop collaborative and integrated services she said. It’s not about end of life care, it’s about supportive care and it should start at an earlier phase of the patient journey. See more

10.01.2022 HALLOWEEN | If your children are trick-or-treating this Halloween, here are some tips on how they can have fun in a COVID-safe way: 1. Carry hand sanitiser with you and use it often 2. Stay in small groups 3. Keep 1.5 metres away from other households... 4. Use a disposable bag for trick-or-treating and throw it out afterwards 5. Stay local, avoid crowded treat streets 6. Only accept treats that are individually wrapped 7. Don’t share your treats with others from different households For more information visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//covid-19/Pages/halloween-ad

08.01.2022 PHOTO COMP | While we announced the winners of the photographic competition at the end of last year, now we showcase all the finalists whose work will be displayed in the Clinical Services Building, to be opened later this year. These first four have a bird theme, captured in their natural environment in the Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Shire. The first two are by Mark Abarintos, titled Dinner of the Myna and Spread your Wings; the next one is by Sarah Adair titled Flight Number ...2083; and the final photo is by Lucca Amorim titled Tending to the Children. Congratulations to the finalists. We will continue to post more photos over the coming days

07.01.2022 NSLHD News | In our latest edition of NSLHD News, find out about our winning teams at the NSW Health Awards, Hornsby Hospital goes solar and meet our emergency department’s patient experience officers. You can read that and more in our newsletter by clicking the link below.

04.01.2022 ENDING HIV - HIV testing is easy and confidential. An early diagnosis means a long and healthy life. Ask your doctor for a test today and keep living well www.health.nsw.gov.au/hiv-test #HIVAwareness #ENDINGHIV #hivawarenessweek H

04.01.2022 Enrolled nurse scholarships | Interested in a career in nursing? Discover the many exciting career possibilities with a Diploma of Nursing scholarship. Applications are now open. Learn more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//enrolled-nurse-scholarships

01.01.2022 If you, or someone you know, are affected by domestic and family violence or sexual assault there are support services available during the holidays. We will continue to operate a 24/7 crisis response for people who have experienced a recent sexual assault (during the past seven days) and psychological and medical treatment for people in crisis as a result of domestic and family violence. For assistance please present to Hornsby Hospital's emergency department or your clos...est ED, or contact the Northern Sydney Sexual Assault Service on 9462 9477 (8.30am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday) or 9926 7111 (after hours and public holidays). Other 24/7 phone services available are: - NSW Domestic Violence line 1800 65 64 63 - NSW Rape Crisis Services 1800 424 017 - Child Protection Helpline 132 111 If you or your family are in danger, call triple zero (000).