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25.01.2022 SHOUT OUT TO OUR PATHOLOGY COLLEAGUES | On International Pathology Day we recognise the vital role pathology plays in protecting the health, wellbeing and safety of all of us. The theme of #internationalpathologyday2020 is ‘The Power of Pathology’. Our NSW Health Pathology people are working as a connected network across the state, providing specialised pathology expertise and local care to help support your communities. They are the people working around the clock in labs,... clinics and offices carrying out clinical and scientific investigations. They are the people safeguarding and transporting precious samples. They are the people delivering the answers that matter so together our healthcare teams can improve and save peoples’ lives. They are part of our team of frontline heroes helping protect all of us from COVID-19.

24.01.2022 KEEPING YOUR BABY COOL | Are you after some tips to keep your little ones cool? Hot weather can affect babies and young children because their bodies cannot adjust to changes in temperature as well as adults. Little ones sweat less, reducing their bodies’ ability to cool down, which means they’re more at risk of overheating than adults. Here are a few tips from our leading midwife consultants at the Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick: - Snacks of frozen fruits (orange quarter...s, slices of pineapple) can provide a cool refreshing treat for toddlers - Lukewarm sponge baths or frequent bathing in lukewarm water can help, remember not to use cold water or ice in the bath - You can keep baby cool by placing wet towels or sheets around their cot, make sure you regularly check they aren’t getting too cold - Air conditioners are a good option however they can cause some dehydration so sleepy babies may need to be woken for extra feeds to keep hydrated, setting air conditioners at 24-26 degrees is cool enough - A good indicator that a baby is getting enough fluids is if he/she has 6-8 pale wet nappies in a 24 hour period For more information visit https://bit.ly/2QqFkCB E-Midwife at The Royal - Randwick Royal Hospital for Women Foundation

24.01.2022 RECOVERY AND WELLBEING COLLEGE - TERM 4 | October is Mental Health Month and a great way to approach understanding more about your mental health, or the mental health of a loved one is to enrol in one of our Recovery & Wellbeing College courses. Face-to-face and Telehealth online courses are available this term. All face-to-face courses are physical distanced and observe all COVID-safe requirements. We are free and open to people who live in our District and have experienced... mental health concerns, their families, carers and support people, staff and volunteers working for SESLHD and staff from the Recovery College partner organisations. https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au//RC_TIMETABLES_2020_t

23.01.2022 HEALTHY AGING PROGRAM | Robyn Firth was a long time regular at exercise classes as part of the Prince of Wales Hospital Healthy Aging Program (HAP). When COVID-19 restrictions meant classes had to be cancelled, staff sprang into action, creating the Keeping People Connected and Safe Program. To ensure Robyn and her peers can maintain their healthy lifestyles, staff now regularly phone participants to check how they are coping. They ask about access to food and medication, f...lu immunisation and overall physical health. Staff also encourage continuing exercise and discuss any feelings of anxiety or loneliness. No-one knew how long the restrictions would go on. It was important to receive these phone calls, as it was a connection which stopped the feeling that HAP classes had suddenly finished. It felt as if there was light at the end of the tunnel and we could eventually return, Robyn said. At present Robyn is spending her days doing her exercises online, playing scrabble on her phone, and reading English historical novels. When asked about how she will feel returning to the classes, possibly with COVID-19 still around, Robyn did not hesitate to say that she can’t wait to return. She has confidence that our Prince of Wales Hospital staff will do everything possible to keep her safe. To date, Keeping People Safe and Connected has provided over 800 vulnerable patients with contact calls.

23.01.2022 BEAT THE HEAT | Whether you’re planning to take a dip in the ocean or stay home with the blinds drawn and the air-con blasting, make sure you take necessary precautions to stay healthy this weekend. Heatwave conditions are forecast, with temperatures expected to climb into the high 30s or mid-40s over the next few days, so plan ahead, stay hydrated, look out for relatives, neighbours and friends; especially those living alone or who are isolated and stay cool!

22.01.2022 NURSING CARE CELEBRATED ON JANE MCGRATH DAY | While scrubbing off her spray tan following her 27th birthday, Kimberley (pictured left) noticed a lump that turned out to be breast cancer. I wasn’t in the typical risk group for breast cancer and didn’t regularly check myself, Kimberley said. If I hadn’t scrubbed a little harder to remove the tan I might not have found the lump until it was larger and extremely obvious, so my family and I joke that the spray tan saved my life.... An oncology nurse from St George Hospital, Kimberley is no stranger to cancer, but said it is very different being on the other side of it. As part of her treatment and care at Sutherland Hospital, she has the ongoing support of McGrath Breast Care Nurse Kim Wright. Kim is my fountain of knowledge. I really appreciate that she has time to sit with me and debrief after consultations and treatments. This whole process would be much more daunting without her by my side. In the lead up to cricket’s Pink Test, the McGrath Foundation turned the media spotlight on Kimberley and Kim, telling their story to highlight the McGrath Breast Care Nurses’ important work. Today, on Jane McGrath Day, SESLHD is celebrating nursing and the McGrath Foundation which raises money to fund our McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to women and men experiencing breast cancer, from diagnosis right throughout treatment. Visit www.pinktest.com.au to learn more about how you can donate.

22.01.2022 TODAY IS WORLD SIGHT DAY | Did you know that someone who is blind, has poor vision or suffers from eye disease can still become an eye donor? It’s a common misconception that having poor eyesight means you cannot donate your eyes when you die. In actual fact, if your cornea is healthy, you can still become an eye donor to save someone else’s sight. Muffy Churches received a corneal transplant earlier this year, after being diagnosed with the genetic disorder Fuchs Dystrophy.... After quickly losing my sight, one magical hour in surgery changed my life. Thanks to an amazing tissue donor, a damaged cornea was replaced and my heart bursts with gratitude for their beautiful gift. I look forward to returning the favour for others when it’s my turn, said Muffy. A new eye donor app has launched just in time for World Sight Day, developed by Amy Chumkasian, a Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital nurse and UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia PhD nursing student. Search Eye Donor Australia to download the app for free on Google Play or Apple, and find out if you’re eligible for eye donation. DonateLife

21.01.2022 LEGIONELLA ALERT HURSTVILLE AREA | We are advising people who have been in the Hurstville area in the past month to be on the lookout for symptoms of Legionnaires' disease, including fever, chills, a cough and shortness of breath which may lead to severe chest infections such as pneumonia. The Public Health Unit launched an investigation into cooling towers in the area to check for Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s disease, following the notification of two ...cases of Legionnaires’ disease this month. Both cases spent time in or near the Hurstville town centre during the time period. Legionnaires’ disease cannot be spread from person to person. Outbreaks of the disease are most frequently linked to contaminated water cooling systems of air conditioning plants in large buildings. For more information about water cooling systems management contact your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 or https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//legionel/Pages/default.aspx For more information on Legionnaires’ disease visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//P/legionnaires_disease.aspx Full media release: https://bit.ly/39dYxkX Georges River Council Bayside Council

19.01.2022 HEALTH ALERT | Potts Point - Monopole restaurant, 6pm to 8pm on Sunday 4 October, and public transport. Contact tracing is underway, and NSW Health will contact close and casual contacts directly, but anyone who was at Monopole that evening should immediately monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received. https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

18.01.2022 ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET | TV series 'Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds' has won the Non-Scripted Entertainment Award at the 48th International Emmy Awards. Dr Stephanie Ward from Prince of Wales Hospital is the show’s expert geriatrician, which aims to demonstrate the physical and mental benefits of bringing together the very young and very old. It was amazing to be a part of a project that gave a voice to older adults and shone a light on the important social and health i...ssues faced by many older Australians. It makes me so proud to see the importance of intergenerational contact acknowledged by the international television industry, Dr Ward said. The program was the only Australian winner at the annual awards, which recognised outstanding screen content and storytellers from across 20 countries. Endemol Shine Australia

17.01.2022 NEW CLINIC | Construction is well underway on the new 12-chair Kogarah Community Dental Clinic, located at 2 Belgrave Street Kogarah. Due to open early next year, the new clinic will provide general, preventive and urgent dental care to eligible residents of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Dr Marianne Gale, Director Population and Community Health, SESLHD (pictured left with Claire Phelan, Director Oral Health Service SESLHD), said the new clinic will pro...vide the community with improved access to high quality public dental care. Good oral health is very important for general health. Access to dental care, together with oral health education are essential steps in improving the oral health of our community and we are really excited to be able to deliver public dental care for the local community in a new, modern facility, Dr Gale said. Dental services are provided free of charge to community members who reside within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District’s boundaries and meet the eligibility criteria: All children aged 0-18 years who are eligible for Medicare. Adults (18 years and older) who are eligible for Medicare and hold (or are listed as a dependent) on one of the following valid Australian Government concession cards: Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Public dental services can be accessed via the Oral Health Central Intake Centre, phone: 1300 134 226. For further information email: [email protected]

16.01.2022 CELEBRATING. APPRECIATING. INSPIRING. | We’d like to take a moment to acknowledge all our allied health staff on International Allied Health Professionals Day. We have over 1700 allied health clinicians who work across our District. Did you know there are 23 individual disciplines that make up the collective group of Allied Health including: Art Therapy, Audiology, Child Life Therapy, Counselling, Diversional Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Genetic Counselling, Music Therapy, ...Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Radiation Therapy, Orthoptics, Orthotics & Prosthetics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Radiography, Sexual Assault, Social Work, Speech Pathology and Welfare. The vision of our allied health staff is ‘Exceptional Care, Healthier Lives’. Our staff rapidly upskilled and prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic through training and webinars in personal protective equipment, working in critical care areas, along with psychological first aid and staff support principles. They also rapidly transitioned to the use of telehealth technologies to ensure continuity of care. You all play an important role in keeping our communities healthy thank you!

16.01.2022 IT’S IN YOUR GENES | Who are genetic counsellors and what do they do? Put simply, genetic counsellors are health professionals with specialised training in both genetics and counselling who provide personalised support to individuals and families as they make decisions about their genetic health. This can include guiding people who are considering genetic testing, or supporting parents of a child living with a genetic condition who wish to plan for another pregnancy. Genetic counselling is used in numerous medical specialties, including cancer, cardiology, preconception/prenatal, and neurology. Today is Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day. To learn more about how their work helps us better understand our genetic health, visit the NSW Health Centre for Genetics Education - https://bit.ly/3eV5kRz

15.01.2022 MEET LAUREN | Over the past few months, people whose jobs in travel and tourism are on-hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic have stepped up to work at our hospital entry screening stations, helping to ensure all patients, carers and staff are kept safe. Lauren previously worked in luxury travel, specialising in ecotourism. While this expertise may seem a world away from Prince of Wales Hospital, she said her ability to develop quick repour with visitors has been an asset. Just ...yesterday, I spoke with a family who were leaving hospital after their loved one had passed away, and shortly after that chatted to a couple who were taking home their brand new baby. As the face who people see as they come and go from hospital, it’s really important that I can adapt to individual circumstances, Lauren said. Lauren added: Working in a hospital has opened my eyes to the many walks of life who rely on our healthcare services, and given me a newfound respect for the complex operational systems that ensure the best care is provided. It’s also meant a lot to me to play an active role during a historical pandemic.

15.01.2022 HEART OF CARING | Our mental health teams have been recognised for their efforts in helping those affected by the 2020 bushfires. Staff were presented with certificates and a gift provided by NSW Health. As both health professionals and caring compatriots, our staff delivered specialist care to communities in the Narooma, Moruya and Batemans Bay areas, supporting distressed and traumatised communities. Dedicated nursing staff spent time at Milton Hospital, Nowra Community... Health Centre and Shoalhaven Hospital’s Emergency Department to relieve local colleagues impacted by the fires. Praise and thanks to our staff working away from family and friends is commendable and reflects our CORE values.

15.01.2022 WHAT WOULD YOU TELL YOUR YOUNGER SELF? | Here's Lynette Higgs, Nurse Manager, Professional Development and Clinical Support at the Sydney / Sydney Eye Hospital with her advice... Nursing Now

15.01.2022 ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING | SESLHD’s Online Annual Public Meeting is on today from 3-4pm. The story of Jimmy (pictured), a vulnerable community member provided with care by the SESLHD Oral Health Service, along with a presentation on the District’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, are among the highlights of this year’s meeting. We would be delighted if you could join us via this link: https://join-apac.broadcast.skype.com//2235b190871e4050a77. ... Got a burning question? Submit it via Slido (https://www.sli.do/), using the Event Code #W176, and we’ll answer it at the meeting. We look forward to you joining us!

14.01.2022 NSW HEALTH ABORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Are you considering a career in nursing or midwifery? Check out the NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship. Applications open from 11 - 31 January 2021. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au///aboriginal-cadetships.aspx

14.01.2022 WANTED: CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVES | As a Sutherland Shire resident, I highly value the services, facility and staff of The Sutherland Hospital, and want to see it continually improve and prosper. That’s why I joined the Consumer Advisory Group (CAG). The experience I gained through my aviation career has proved invaluable in helping to promote cultural change and patient safety outcomes. As well, I helped introduce the ‘Consumer Walkaround’ program which involves the CAG Rep...resentatives speaking to in-patients about all aspects of their experience at Sutherland Hospital. The feedback following this unique program is proving to be a rich source of information for the Hospital to meet the needs of their consumers, Malcolm Ricker, Consumer Representative Sutherland Hospital Consumer Advisory Group The Sutherland Hospital’s CAG is currently looking for more community members who are interested in working together, with hospital staff, to improve our hospital services. We are seeking interested people who live in Sutherland Shire area, and: have some experience with the health system; or who have links to the community; or who want to have a say on how the Hospital delivers services. For further information and application kits for this voluntary position, please contact Karina Stamef on (02) 9540 7251 or [email protected] Further information available online here: https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au//become-a-consumer-re

14.01.2022 HAPPY TO BE WORKING AGAIN | David’s career as a pilot for a major airline has been in a holding pattern since he was stood down after flights were grounded at the beginning of March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Landing a job as one of Sutherland Hospital’s screening staff, David said it was great to start working again after being out of work for 6 months and spending most of his time with his 4 year-old daughter and 18 month year-old son. It’s great to be able to tal...k to adults again, he said with a laugh. David said the new screening staff have been made to feel very welcome since starting their roles last month. The screening staff team are a really nice group of people and everyone across the hospital has been really welcoming, from people visiting the hospital for the first time right through to the General Manager, he said. David’s communication skills as a pilot have been useful in his new role: As a pilot, we deal with a lot of different people including passengers, cleaners, gate staff, flight attendants, other pilots, baggage handlers and air traffic controllers. At the hospital there is also a huge mix of people coming through the front door every day. There is a diverse range of staff who are very familiar with the hospital and also people who have never entered a hospital before.

14.01.2022 YOU’RE INVITED | In partnership with Health Infrastructure, we invite you to join a virtual community information session to receive the latest updates regarding The Sutherland Hospital Operating Theatres Upgrade Project, which includes the recently announced MRI machine. Wednesday 21 October, 2020 at 11am via https://join-apac.broadcast.skype.com//00e64807ac4f454caef Questions can be submitted via www.slido.com using the event code #Y129 ... For more information visit The Sutherland Hospital Redevelopment website: https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au//operating-theatre-up

13.01.2022 PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH WEEK | Did you know that 1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety? To help remind parents that it is okay to ask for support, the SESLHD Perinatal and Infant Mental Health team has created a series of videos and tips for dads whose partners are unwell and unable to take care of the baby while they receive treatment. To watch the videos, read tips and hear from other dads, visit: https://bit.ly/3nb0jXY... PANDA Week (8 14 November) aims to raise awareness about perinatal anxiety and depression, including signs to look for and where to go to seek support. https://www.facebook.com/PANDAnational

12.01.2022 BEACHSIDE DASH | Staff from St George hospital cheered on supporters of the SSMRF - St George & Sutherland Medical Research Foundation Beachside Dash as they walked past the hospital this morning. The team from Ramsgate RSL kicked off this year’s event, ahead of this weekend's 21.5km Virtual Dash. Tomorrow, the SSMRF team will participate in a relay, starting in Kogarah, heading past St George Hospital, St George Private Hospital, across Taren Point Bridge, up to The Sutherl...and Hospital, past Tynan Motors, across Tom Ugly’s bridge then back up to St George Hospital. Each team member will complete between 2km to 5km of the route and can either walk or run. Funds raised for the SSMRF at the annual Beachside Dash go towards much needed research at St George and Sutherland hospitals. You can support the Foundation by making a tax-deductible donation here: https://www.stgeorgemrf.com.au/ #runforresearch

12.01.2022 CREATIVE KIDS | The children from St George and Sutherland hospital’s child care centres, Lorikeet Early Learning Centre and Koala Child Care Centre, embraced the spirit of NAIDOC Week by creating Aboriginal-inspired artworks, which are currently displayed inside both hospitals. If you’re around either hospital, be sure to check out these works of art, we think they’ve done an amazing job!

12.01.2022 ARE YOU BREATHING EASY? | 397 people in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. It can impact anyone, not just people who smoke. But finding lung cancer early can save lives. Talk to your doctor if you notice any symptoms. Visit https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au//diagnosis-and-treatment/dia for more information.

10.01.2022 ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE | We are celebrating NAIDOC Week 2020 across our hospitals and facilities this week, to recognise and acknowledge the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Both virtually and in person, staff have attended flag raising and smoking ceremonies to celebrate our oldest continuing culture on the planet a history that dates back thousands of generations.

09.01.2022 MEET OUR PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT'S ADMIN TEAM | (Back row L- R) Jane, Meegan & Kate (Front row L - R) Melissa, Stephanie & Reannon are our frontline responders to public enquiries and the backbone of our public health unit, supporting all of our teams. They receive calls relating to COVID-19, Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunisations and Disposal of the Deceased, among others. At the NSW peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, our team members were responding to over 100 C...OVID-related calls per day. They have learnt a lot from these interactions and themselves, and have said, There were phone calls that were unexpected, phone calls that were challenging, phone calls that made us laugh with the caller, and phone calls that had us sympathising with the caller. But at the end of the day, we are grateful for each other and how as a team we continue to support the public. See more

08.01.2022 ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING | Joseph Tannous is living proof that the pandemic choking the globe doesn’t just strike the old and the sick. Joe was a fit, healthy 49-year-old businessman from Brighton-Le-Sands when he was struck down by COVID-19. The father of three was the first COVID-19 positive patient admitted to St George Hospital. As the virus ravaged Joe’s body, his condition deteriorated and he contracted severe pneumonia; within 24 hours of arriving at the hospital, the st...aff gave him the devastating news: they had to intubate him and put him on a ventilator in order to save his life. Joe was placed in a coma for 10 days and his life hung in the balance. Joe can’t remember the specifics of what happened to him in hospital, but one thing he clearly recollects is the exceptional care the staff gave him. Joe will share his story at this year’s Online Annual Public Meeting on Tuesday 1 December, from 3-4pm. We invite you to join the meeting online via this link: https://join-apac.broadcast.skype.com/.../2235b190871e405.... You can submit any questions concerning the activities of the local health district during the 2019-20 financial year via Slido (https://www.sli.do/) with the event code #W176. We look forward to you joining us!

08.01.2022 TWO NSW HEALTH AWARD WINNERS | Congratulations to Corey Sclater, Registered Nurse from Prince of Wales Hospital, on being named the New to Practice Nurse/Midwife of the Year, and Mike Smith, Clinical Nurse Consultant from Population and Community Health, for receiving the Healing Heart Award for exceptional care at the 2020 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2020. We are incredibly proud that two outstanding staff from our District have been recognised by their peers and the community for their dedication to patient care. #ExceptionalCare #EINMA2020

07.01.2022 PRINCE OF WALES HOSPITAL'S SPINAL REHAB ON ABC TV | Prince of Wales Hospital Spinal Unit patient, Mick O'Dowd, will be featured on ABC TV's 'Australian Story' tonight. Mick suffered necrotising myositis, which resulted in organ failure and the amputation of both his arms and legs, before transferring to the Prince of Wales Hospital Spinal Unit for months of rehabilitation. See the full story tonight on Australian Story.

05.01.2022 HIDDEN TALENTS | Dr Willem Gheysen is a familiar face in The Royal Hospital for Women's Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit. He spends countless hours caring for women with complex pregnancies, which can leave him little time to indulge in his other passion landscape photography. His stunning photographs showcase some of our city’s most iconic landscapes, including our gorgeous Eastern Suburbs beaches and the beautiful Blue Mountains. You can see some of his photos on the Royal... Hospital for Women Foundation website, where they are for purchase, contributing to The Royal Runners a team of doctors, midwives, nurses and specialists who are fundraising for a fetal ultrasound machine. https://www.royalwomen.org.au/artseries Sydney Photography Group

05.01.2022 UPDATED COVID-19 TESTING CLINIC INFO | We have a couple of updates regarding our COVID-19 testing clinics: Sutherland Hospital Opening hours for the COVID-19 testing clinic is now 8:00am to 4:00pm 7 days a week. Outside of these hours, COVID-19 testing will be done at the Sutherland Hospital Emergency Department. ... St George Hospital Testing is available for children over 12 months old at the St George Hospital COVID-19 clinic. Children under 12 months will continue to be seen via the Emergency Department. Opening hours are 8:00am 6:00pm daily. Outside of these hours, COVID-19 testing will be done at the St George Hospital Emergency Department. We urge anyone feeling unwell even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat to come forward and get tested, so cases in the community are identified as quickly as possible. For a complete list of all our COVID-19 testing clinics: https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-clinics

04.01.2022 THANK YOU | The Randwick Campus Redevelopment team has recognised the dedication, commitment and courage of all NSW Health staff and volunteers during the 2020 pandemic. A ‘thank you’ sign is proudly displayed on the main lift core of the construction site.

02.01.2022 GOING TO THE BEACH? | Enjoy your time there - slip, slop and slap. NSW Health also recommends staying 2 beach towels apart. If you feel unwell, stay at home and get tested for COVID-19. There are over 300 testing centres across NSW. https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-a/clinics

02.01.2022 TRAVEL SAFE AT PRINCE OF WALES | Holidays to exotic locations might be off the cards for now, but visitors to Prince of Wales Hospital are treated to perks of the tourism industry when they’re greeted by friendly faces at our screening stations. Constantine (pictured, left), who is currently stood-down from his job as an airline cabin crew member due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said there are a lot of transferrable skills between serving customers at 30,000 feet and working at... a hospital entrance: Greeting and farewelling are our areas of expertise in the aviation industry, and it’s been rewarding to bring a piece of that world to brighten people’s experience coming to hospital. Building relationships and really listening to what people have to say is what I’m able to provide at the screening station as someone who has worked for an airline for 26 years! Jamie (pictured, right), previously worked in events at one of Australia’s major airlines, and said her organisational abilities have come in handy during peak periods: On a busy shift recently, I screened more than 2,000 people! Jamie has been inspired by her move into healthcare, and hopes to build a new career in the industry: A highlight of my new role has been getting know some of the regular patients and their families, such as people receiving treatment for cancer, or those who receive dialysis.

01.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS DAY | Misty Cheesman is a retired nurse who now spends time at the Royal Hospital for Women supporting our social workers and nursing staff to provide gentle, respectful and heartfelt care to grieving parents and families after a pregnancy loss. Misty is a familiar face at the hospital, each week she can be found sewing tiny gowns, nappies and beanies, re-sizing baby wraps and making up care packs and Butterfly Books. Filled with photos, Misty says the books are a beautiful, tangible acknowledgement of a tiny lost life that helps parents through their grief. She has made an impressive 500 books to date!

01.01.2022 WORLD SIGHT DAY | A big awareness day for everyone at Sydney /Sydney Eye Hospital! If you have a loss of vision, whether temporary or permanent, you may find Radio 2RPH Radio Reading Service of great assistance. Many of our patients at Sydney / Sydney Eye Hospital tune in daily to hear articles from local newspapers, health and wellness information and books read aloud. You can see their full progam here: https://www.2rph.org.au/program/sydney