Liverpool Hospital in Liverpool, New South Wales | Medical centre

Liverpool Hospital

Locality: Liverpool, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 8738 3000

Address: Elizabeth Street 2170 Liverpool, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/liverpool

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25.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #71 | Last chance to have your say via our arts survey, which closes tomorrow, Wednesday 12 August. Thank you to everyone whos already completed the survey. We value your thoughts on what kind of art youd like to see in the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct project. To complete the short survey, go to https://bit.ly/LHAPsurveyarts #PrecinctUpdate

24.01.2022 COVID-19 TESTING CLINIC | There is a new pop-up testing clinic at Moss Vale Showground, 16 Illawarra Highway, Moss Vale. If you have the mildest symptoms please come and get tested for COVID-19.

24.01.2022 Do you live in south west Sydney? We want to hear how your lifestyle has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to improve how we support the health and wellbeing of our communities. Complete the online survey and share your photos and experiences for your chance to win a $25 voucher Visit: https://tinyurl.com/COVID-19HealthandWellbeing #COVID19 #southwestsydney #swslhd

24.01.2022 REMINDER: Two people at a time can continue to visit a patient in hospital over the school holidays. Please remember to maintain 1.5m physical distancing while in our hospitals, practise good hygiene and stay home if you feel sick. Please help to keep our community safe. For the latest NSW Health advice, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19

23.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #73 | Our Temporary Education Centre is off to a solid start with the concrete slab now underway! The current Education Centre is located in the Thomas and Rachel Moore building of the hospital and will be demolished next year to enable main works to start on the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP). The temporary building is expected to be operational from early next year and will be a training and research centre for students and staff during the redevelopment. For the latest information on the LHAP project, visit www.lhap.health.nsw.gov.au #PrecinctUpdate

23.01.2022 OUTSTANDING EFFORT | Binya Winyangara (Darug for pregnant mothers) midwife Kaarina Paasila is a finalist in the 2020 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards! I feel so privileged to be in this position to be able to offer continuity of care in a way that is culturally sensitive," she said. Well done Kaarina and thank you for the great work you do!

23.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #74 | The Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct September newsletter is out now! Check it out at http://bit.ly/LHAPsep20 to see the latest construction updates, including progress on the Temporary Education Centre and the research and training that will be undertaken there. You can also see what our mascot Scrubs the Pug has been up to. For the latest information on the project, keep following our Facebook page and visit our project website at www.lhap.health.nsw.gov.au #PrecinctUpdate

22.01.2022 COVID-19 INFORMATION HUB | South Western Sydney Local Health District staff will be at Carnes Hill Market Place this week to answer any questions you might have about COVID-19 and to give you some tips to help stop the spread. Staff will be at there until Thursday 12 November. Don’t forget to stop by!

22.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #88 | Roads around our hospital are being upgraded. There is a new road connecting Burnside Drive and Elizabeth Street. Alternate routes are now in place, with isolation dialysis and transit lounge services now accessed via Burnside Drive. Please take care when navigating the area and follow the signage to help reach your destination. Details at http://lhap.health.nsw.gov.au/updates #PrecinctUpdate

22.01.2022 Do you want to help improve support for health and wellbeing during COVID-19 and beyond in south west Sydney? Tell us how COVID-19 restrictions have influenced your lifestyle and how you are adjusting to this new way of life for your chance to win a $25 voucher Visit: https://tinyurl.com/COVID-19HealthandWellbeing #COVID19 #southwestsydney #swslhd

22.01.2022 HOW'S YOUR HEAD TODAY? | The impacts of COVID-19 have been tough this year and it’s tough right now. Your mental wellbeing is as important as your physical health. Take care of it over the festive season. Visit www.headtohealth.gov.au for information, advice, and free or low-cost phone and online mental health services.

21.01.2022 TYE TUESDAY | The fantastic team at ward CB5F value providing staff regular and effective communication to share information and resources. CB5F have used creative ways to relay important information to staff that are engaging and fun.

21.01.2022 Travelled in a taxi recently? September 8: Liverpool TAFE to Hoxton Park Road, Cartwright (1.03pm-1.14pm) September 8: Liverpool TAFE to Glenwari Street, Sadlier (2.01pm-2.11pm) September 9: Liverpool TAFE to Moorebank Shopping Centre (8.08am-8.15am)... September 10: Liverpool to Graham Avenue, Casula (2.38pm-2.44pm) September 10: Haddenham Street, Chipping Norton to George Street, Burwood (7.15pm-7.48pm) September 14: Riverside Road, Chipping Norton to The Mill Hotel, Milperra (3.50pm-4.04pm) September 15: Riverside Road, Chipping Norton to Birnie Avenue, Lidcombe (8.31am-9.11am) September 15: Milperra to Riverside Road, Chipping Norton (10.14am-10:25am) September 15: Birnie Avenue, Lidcombe to Riverside Road, Chipping Norton (3.22pm-4.07pm) There are a number of trips where NSW Health is keen to identify the persons who may have taken one of these trips as they are classed as close contacts, need to self-isolate for 14 days and get tested for COVID-19. Best advice for when travelling in a taxi or ride-sharing? Sit in the back, sit diagonally opposite the driver and also wear a mask.

21.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #72 | Theres a hive of construction activity around the hospital to prepare for main works next year. Back in March, the vacant Ron Dunbier building was demolished to enable a new road and multi-storey car park to be built. The new road, expected to be complete in early 2021, will provide access to the new car park and drop off area. A contract to build the car park will be awarded shortly, with construction due to start later this year. For the latest information, visit our project website at www.lhap.health.nsw.gov.au #PrecinctUpdate

20.01.2022 R U OK? | Today is R U OK? Day. It is a national day of action when we are reminded that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? This year has made it even more important for all of us to stay connected and start the conversation with our friends, colleagues and loved ones. For more resources visit https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

20.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #87 | A critical part of the hospital redevelopment is the input of staff and other stakeholders in the planning of new spaces, and a key milestone for each of our Project User Groups (PUGs) is the final sign-off of detailed designs that will inform the build. Our library team was the first of dozens of PUGs to reach this important stage in the planning process. Read more at https://bit.ly/LHAPlibrary #PrecinctUpdate

19.01.2022 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS | 1 in 7 women in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Key risk factors are being female and getting older. if you are a woman aged 50 to 70 and not had a breast screen in the last two years, book your free breast screen today. Call 132050 or book online: https://book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/

19.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #68 | Were speaking your language! Our Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct project flyer is now available in Arabic, Chinese (simplified) and Vietnamese. Get answers to frequently asked questions and learn about the new facilities and services the redevelopment of Liverpool Hospital will provide. Download a copy on our project website at http://www.lhap.health.nsw.gov.au/news/project-flyer #PrecinctUpdate

18.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #79 | To see what our project mascots Scrubs the Pug and Toolman Ted have been up to, be sure to check out the October edition of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct newsletter at http://bit.ly/LHAPoct20. You’ll also learn more about the results of our recent arts and culture survey and how we’re building a healthy hospital through environmentally sustainable design features. For the latest information on the project, visit www.lhap.health.nsw.gov.au #PrecinctUpdate

18.01.2022 PANDEMIC HEROES | We are so proud of our incredible staff for their efforts over the past 12 months to keep our community safe. We take a look back over the past year in pictures to celebrate their amazing work. Well done everyone. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

17.01.2022 COVID-19 | A new testing option is now open in south western Sydney. If you have symptoms, get tested. A negative today doesn't mean a negative tomorrow. To support the swabbing team, a Nepalese-speaking staff member will be on hand. For all testing options available in NSW, please visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx

16.01.2022 CHILD PROTECTION WEEK | Child Protection Week is about all the ways big and small that everyone can make a difference in the life of a child. See how our teams are putting children first.

16.01.2022 HELLO I AM Angie Kritikos a clinical dietitian at Liverpool Hospital and currently work in medical oncology and paediatrics."I love meeting people from all walks of life and sharing my passion for nutrition and science to help patients who are unwell, as well as collaborate with medical staff and others in a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.," she said. "I support patients and families by assisting in meeting nutrition needs to restore strength and wellbeing. I chose this career as it combines my passions for clinical nutrition, and working closely with individuals and teams to help patients, which I am privileged that I get to do each day. Happy International Allied Health Professionals' Day!

16.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY || My name is Michael. I sustained my disability 28 years ago when I was in a car accident it had seemed I had dropped into a deep hole with no light at the end of the tunnel. Despite this, I have a ‘never give up attitude’ and I can achieve whatever I set my mind to. I am now living independently I have attended TAFE courses to learn how to speak, write and read English and am currently studying to become a pastor. I keep active by walking 20 km every day. I’m an avid writer and one day would like to publish my writing. My philosophy in life is to believe in yourself, keep going and never stop.

16.01.2022 Happy Diwali! As the celebrations start don't forget to be COVID safe such as practise physical distancing, wash your hands and get tested even if you have the mildest symptoms.

16.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #91 | A new pedestrian link is now in place between Burnside Drive and Entrance J, around the multi-storey car park construction zone. To ensure your safety, please be sure to follow the footpath and directional signage. Thank you for your patience as we build your new car park. #PrecinctUpdate

16.01.2022 STOP THE SPREAD | We are asking patients and visitors to wear masks while at our hospital to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Respiratory Staff Speciallist Jonathan Williamson offers some quick tips on how to get the best protection from your mask. For more information visit our COVID-19 hub: https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/covid19/

15.01.2022 Fire agencies are taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to undertake important hazard reduction operations. A number of burns are scheduled to be un...dertaken over the course of the weekend, with smoke settling across some areas. For a list of planned hazard reduction burns, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr See more

15.01.2022 HELLO I AM Paul Lee. Paul works as a clinical dietitian at Liverpool Hospital as a member of the head and neck multidisciplinary team. "I work closely with oncologists, surgeons, nursing and other allied health staff in managing the complex and unique nutritional needs of patients with head and neck cancers," he said. "I support my patients in meeting their nutritional goals before, during and after their cancer treatment. It is rather rewarding knowing that my role as a dietitian is highly valued among the multidisciplinary team and that medical nutrition therapy can have a profound impact on cancer treatment outcomes and patient quality of life. Happy International Allied Health Professionals' Day!

15.01.2022 HELLO I AM Andrea Jones. Andrea is a nurse graduate. Her first rotation was in CB4D renal and is now working in CB4B vascular. "I always wanted a profession where I could have job satisfaction and make a difference in people's life," she said. "Nursing has given me that satisfaction. Every day, no matter how crazy the day gets, I am happy knowing I have done my best and have impacted someone's life in a positive way." Andrea said as a nurse she is at the epicentre of patient care. "I am able to actively plan, evaluate and deliver personalised care for my patients," she said. "As nurses, we work in a multidisciplinary team to provide the best health outcomes for our patients." She said seeing an extremely unwell patient recover and go home was amazing. "It makes my heart leap with happiness."

14.01.2022 STELLAR NURSES | This week is Perioperative Nurses week - time to celebrate all our wonderful nurses and the great work they do providing high-quality care to patients in our operating theatres. Well done team!

14.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #78 | What a difference a month makes! Check out the progress on construction of our temporary Education Centre on the hospital’s eastern campus from a concrete slab in late August to a fully framed structure, complete with roofing installation by late September. It won’t be long before the building is watertight and work commences on fitting it out in readiness for staff, students, researchers and visitors in early 2021! #PrecinctUpdate

14.01.2022 WE'RE HIRING | We are recruiting for enrolled nurses - temp FT or PT for our COVID-19 pop-up clinics across South Western Sydney Local Health District. We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals and if that's you or you know someone that is then complete and submit the application to be considered! For more information about the role visit https://bit.ly/3kUhs7J

14.01.2022 TYE TUESDAY | Health Screening Stations are an essential part of our everyday life in our Hospitals. Nurses and other staff like Jackielyn and Asnake play an important role in checking the health of patients, visitors and staff they enter the facility to ensure everyone’s safety. Well done and thank you to all the staff at the Health Screening Stations for their amazing work and everyday smiles.

14.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #75 | It was all smiles this week when children from the hospital child care centre were given a close look at whats happening on the temporary education centre construction site. The child care centre is adjacent to the site but separated by construction fencing, so there was lots of excitement when the little ones had the chance to view the final concrete pour for the buildings foundation slab. To top it off, contractors Multiplex also treated the centre to dozens of construction themed toys to thank them for their patience during the build! #PrecinctUpdate

13.01.2022 SERVICE WITH A SMILE | When meal times roll around, food delivery runs like clockwork at our hospitals thanks to Food Services Officers like Melpo Meni Zervas. Meet Melpo and our dedicated non-clinical staff in this special edition of Thrive: https://bit.ly/3frkZdA

13.01.2022 CARERS WEEK | "My name is Ken. I am a full time carer for my daughter. I care because I am fulfilling my role as a parent to support my daughter to live a normal life in the community. This week is Carers Week and we are recognising and celebrating the valuable contribution unpaid carers make. The theme this year is ‘Tell us why you care’, encouraging carers to share their story and for others to share why they appreciate carers.

13.01.2022 GET TESTED EARLY | If you live in, or have recently visited Western or South Western Sydney, it is important to come forward for testing immediately if you develop any COVID-19 symptoms. Even though daily case numbers have been relatively low in NSW, we are still seeing cases of COVID-19 whose source is not identified or linked to clusters, particularly in Western and South Western Sydney. To find your nearest testing clinic, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics

13.01.2022 KEEPING SAFE | You can have 10 people visit your home if you live in Greater Sydney. This is in place for the next three days, including today. To help stop the spread, limit the places you are visiting. There are different restrictions in place for other parts of Sydney and the state. For all the details, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-re/restrictions-christmas-2020

12.01.2022 HEALTHCARE WORKERS GO FREE STARTS TOMORROW SAT 12 Sept and ends at the end of September. Present your employee ID showing you work at a Healthcare facility or hospital and youll get free entry to Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park. Its our thank you to Health care workers! #legends

12.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS | Liverpool Hospital’s Kaarina Paasila and Fairfield Hospital’s Raj Gujraz were finalists in this year’s Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards. A huge congratulations to you both! And, here is a lovely video featuring our midwives and nurses across south western Sydney, sharing insights into the workforce and what 2020 has been like during a pandemic.

12.01.2022 GIFT OF LIFE | Thank you to our donation specialist nurse Vanessa Palmer for raising awareness of organ and tissue donation during DonateLife Week. Organ and tissue donation saves and transforms lives and we encourage everyone to talk to their families about becoming an organ donor. https://www.liverpoolchampion.com.au//do-you-want-to-be-a/

11.01.2022 Wondering where you can get tested on Christmas Day? We have three locations in south western Sydney where our staff will be waiting to assist you through the process on 25 December. If you're outside these areas, head to the NSW Health website - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx

10.01.2022 COVID-19 INFORMATION HUB | We will be at Liverpool Westfield this week to answer any questions you might have about COVID-19 and to give you some tips to help stop the spread. We will be there until Friday 20 November, don't forget to drop by!

09.01.2022 HELP STOP THE SPREAD | Keep your family and loved ones safe. If youre unwell stay in. Get tested. Isolate. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others.... Wear a mask in situations where you cannot physically distance. For more information on where to get tested visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//covid-19/Pages/clinics.aspx

09.01.2022 DONATE LIFE WEEK | It's easy to become an organ donor. Talk to your friends and family. Tell them you want to be a donor. Encourage them to register too at donatelife.gov.au/southwestsydney

09.01.2022 COVID-19 TESTNG | Free pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics is available at the Cabramatta Community Hall, Corner of Railway Parade and McBurney Road, Cabramatta. It is open from 8am 6.30pm. If you have a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath make sure you come down and get tested. No referrals or appointments required. For more information visit www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/covid19/

08.01.2022 COVID-19 RESPONSE | Inspirational Jenny Wallace has dedicated her nursing career to Liverpool Hospital where she has worked for 26 years. She is at the forefront of our COVID-19 response as the Nurse Unit Manager of the respiratory ward. Thank you Jenny for your wonderful commitment to your patients and team and to our hospital. Hear more about Jennys vital work in the Nursing Review Magazines podcast at https://www.nursingreview.com.au//the-coronavirus-podcast/

08.01.2022 STROKE WEEK 2020 | Do you know how to recognise a Stroke? If you see any of the below symptoms then Act FAST, call Triple Zero (000) and get to your nearest hospital. Visit the Stroke Foundation website https://strokefoundation.org.au/ for more information or call the Strokeline on 1800 787 653.

07.01.2022 Have a wonderful Easter everyone!

07.01.2022 NSW Health is alerting the public to the following locations visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates People who attended the Fitness First Carlingford Pilates Class on Saturday 3 October from 8:15 am to 9:15 am are considered close contacts and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days since they were there, and stay isolated for the entire period, even if a negative test result is received. NSW Health is di...rectly contacting those who attended. NSW Health is assessing potential exposure to COVID-19 of people who attended several other venues. Anyone who attended the following venues is considered casual contacts and should immediately isolate and get tested even if they develop the slightest symptoms of COVID-19. Friday 2 October: Kmart, Narellan Town Centre, Narellan 6 pm to 7 pm Saturday 3 October: Fitness First, Carlingford (all attendees other than those in the pilates class notified above): 8 to 9:15am Sunday 4 October: Penrith Homemaker Centre, Penrith 11 am to 1 pm Sunday 4 October: Guzman y Gomez, Penrith 1:30 pm to 2 pm Sunday 4 October: Home Co, Penrith 2 pm to 2:30 pm Monday 5 October: Westfield Parramatta 9:30 am to 11 am Monday 5 October: Castle Towers Shopping Centre, Castle Hill 12 pm to 1 pm If you have the mildest of symptoms like a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, fever or other symptoms please come forward and get tested.

07.01.2022 GET TESTED | Come and get tested immediately and isolate yourself if you've attended any of the below venues for at least one hour. For a list of locations linked to known cases and advice on testing and isolation visit: https://nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

07.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #92 | The artwork of contemporary Aboriginal artist Danielle Mate Sullivan is adding colour to our construction site, featuring on the multi-storey car park hoarding. The artwork celebrates the area’s connection to the Georges River, which was a major source of food and water for the Gandangarra and Dharawal people. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/LHAPmscpart #PrecinctUpdate

06.01.2022 FACE MASKS | Masks dont replace distancing or hygiene. If youre making a cloth one, aim for the following: three layers a water-repellent outside layer.... Have a few for when youre out. Put the used ones in a plastic bag and wash at home later. Handle them safely like you would a used tissue or hanky. No masks for children under 2 yrs theyre a choking hazard. Learn how to make your own mask: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//covi/Pages/cloth-masks.aspx For more information about the protection that masks provide against COVID-19 visit https://www.health.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19-are-cloth-

06.01.2022 FREE COVID-19 TESTING | We are encouraging all community members to come forward to get tested tomorrow at the Laos Buddhist Temple, Edensor Park from 9am - 5pm. No appointments, referrals or Medicare card needed.

06.01.2022 COVID-19 TESTNG | Free pop-up COVID-19 walk-in and drive-through testing clinic is available at the Brenan Park Community Centre, Bourke Street, Smithfield. It is open tomorrow from 8am 6.30pm. If you have a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath make sure you come down and get tested. No referrals or appointments required. For more information visit www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/covid19/

06.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #76 | Did you know that Liverpool Hospital is the major trauma service for South Western Sydney Local Health District and services more than one million people? About 3000 trauma cases present to the hospital each year, and many of these are major traumas such as head, spine, chest, and abdominal injuries. The redevelopment will provide increased capacity through new and refurbished theatres, as well as innovative technology to support clinicians in providing enhanced patient care. Doctors and nurses recently got a feel for the future emergency operating theatre when a life-size mock version was created for them to inspect and provide feedback to the project team, helping to ensure that end users are involved in the redevelopment process. #PrecinctUpdate

06.01.2022 WEAR IT PURPLE | Put on some purple tomorrow in support of rainbow young people. This years theme is We Are The Change, highlighting the importance of encouragement, empowerment and emphasis on making effective change for LGBTQ+ folks and all minority groups. Mental health Worker Mark Tayar has spoken out about his journey in the hope it will inspire others. Read his story here: https://bit.ly/3iObeV9

06.01.2022 JOBS | We are looking for COVID-19 Customer Service Officers who will often be the first person our community sees when they arrive at our hospitals. These positions are full-time or part-time temporary and involve morning and afternoon shifts, seven days a week. Apply here today https://bit.ly/32Fq75G

04.01.2022 TYE TUESDAY | Harpreet and Peter are the Patient Experience Officers (PEOs) at Liverpool Hospital. Their role is to improve the experience of patients and their carers in the Emergency Department and collect My Experience Matter surveys to better understand the experience of patients, consumers and carers and how we can do better.

04.01.2022 WEARING A MASK | Here's a guide on how to wear a medical mask safely. For more information on COVID-19 visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

03.01.2022 TYE TUESDAY | Central Ward Orderlies Manager Leslie Ingrey and his team at Liverpool Hospital work collaboratively with different departments to ensure the consistent delivery, quality and safe care to patients. Thank you CWOS team for all your great work!

03.01.2022 JERSEY DAY | Wear your favourite sporting jersey to work on Friday to show support for the DonateLife Network and start the conversation with your family and friends about organ donation. Jersey Day is inspired by 13-year-old Nathan Gremmo who lost his life in an accident in 2015. His family chose to give the gift of life to others to honour the legacy of Nathans generous personality. Register as a donor at www.donatelife.gov.au

03.01.2022 FACE MASK | NSW Health recommends wearing a mask when you are: indoors where physical distancing is hard to maintain in indoor settings with higher risk of transmission sick and going for care or to get tested... For more information visit nsw.gov.au/covid-19

03.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #77 | Furniture, Fittings and Equipment (FF&E) are an important component of any hospital, and the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct project is no exception. Throughout the redevelopment, project officer Alexis will be working with teams across the hospital to ensure that new spaces provide patient care in functional clinical environments that are comfortable, safe and fit for purpose. Learn more about the role at http://bit.ly/LHAPalexis #PrecinctUpdate

03.01.2022 HELLO I AM Courtney Cassar, a new graduate speech pathologist working on the acute wards at Liverpool Hospital. "I work with adults who have a wide range of swallowing and communication disorders," she said. "I knew I wanted to become a speech pathologist after a family member experienced significant communication and swallowing difficulties. The speech pathologist skillfully and compassionately supported my family through this time, and I knew immediately I wanted to support... other patients and families experiencing this. My favourite part about my job is spending time getting to know my patients and their families. I also love working within a team of doctors, nurses and allied health staff. I love my job and look forward to continuing to improve the lives of my patients and families." Happy International Allied Health Professionals' Day! See more

02.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #89 | Head to https://bit.ly/LHAPdec20 to check out the final redevelopment newsletter for the year, which celebrates the start of construction on our new multi-storey car park! Scrubs the Pug and Toolman Ted were excitedly on site to see the turning of the first sod, marking another significant milestone for the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct project. Visit www.lhap.health.nsw.gov.au to stay up to date on the latest project highlights. #PrecinctUpdate

02.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #86 | REMINDER: Burnside Drive and the eastern campus access bridge will be closed from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 November. Access to the P2 and P3 car parks will be via Forbes Street. Access to eastern campus will be via Scrivener Street only. Head to https://bit.ly/LHAPburnside for details. #PrecinctUpdate

02.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #85 | From Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 November inclusive, works to construct a new hospital road connecting Burnside Drive and Elizabeth Street will see the closure of Burnside Drive and the eastern campus access bridge for a period of five days. As a result of the closure, access to the hospital’s P3 and P2 car parks will be via the Forbes Street entrance only, with traffic control in place. To help plan your visit, check out the information sheet at https://bit.ly/LHAPburnside for details. #PrecinctUpdate

02.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #69 | We want your feedback! Theres still time to complete our survey on what kind of art youd like to see in the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct project. To complete the short survey, go to https://bit.ly/LHAPsurveyarts by Wednesday 12 August. #PrecinctUpdate

01.01.2022 TYE TUESDAY | As a Technical Assistant, Vinoy Chandran coordinates equipment in the hospital's Endoscopy Unit and plays an important role in the smooth and efficient delivery of care to our patients. His fantastic work supports medical and nursing teams through conduct procedures every day. Well done Vinoy!

01.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #107 | We’ve reached an exciting milestone in the delivery of our new $50 million multi-storey car park project. The 40-metre tower crane that will help build the structure is now on site, and already busily lifting materials. The crane will be a feature of the Liverpool skyline until late 2021. Check out this impressive timelapse video which captured the entire installation. The competition to name the crane has now closed, and we look forward to sharing the winning name later this month! #PrecinctUpdate

01.01.2022 REDEVELOPMENT NEWS #70 | Our August newsletter is out now! Check it out at https://bit.ly/LHAPaug20 to see the latest construction updates, and complete our arts and culture survey. You can also find project flyers in your language and see what our mascot Toolman Ted has been up to. For the latest information on the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, keep following the Liverpool Hospital Facebook page and visit our project website at www.lhap.health.nsw.gov.au #PrecinctUpdate

01.01.2022 Multicultural Health Week | This year's focus is on Health Literacy and the Safe Use of Medicines. For more information and resources in over 29 languages, go to: http://www.multiculturalhealthweek.com/

01.01.2022 The rad bay nurses have thrown their support behind Jeans for Genes Australia today, a great initiative run by the Children's Medical Research Institute each year.