WSLHD Lifeblood 2022

LIFEBLOOD WE S T E R N S Y D N E Y L O C A L H E A LT H D I S T R I C T 2022

LIFEBLOOD: an indispensable factor or influence that gives something its strength and vitality.

Necessary to life

At theclosingof 2021wewatchedcarefully thepath thepandemicwould take in 2022 following the tumultuous years prior. As we know, COVID-19 did not let up this year, and we were yet again presented with the challenges of a global pandemic, as well as, a bevy of new obstacles as we navigated learning how to live with the virus in the community. Although the rollercoaster ride of the 2020decade forged on in full swing– one thing remained consistent –the unwavering commitment of Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHD) staff and volunteers, whose relentless hard work kept western Sydneysiders safe in 2022. WSLHD continued both its outreach and in-reach vaccination programs to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations to priority vulnerable population groups, patients, and visitors across the district. In 14 months, frontline workers in the outreach model delivered 29,438 vaccinations to vulnerable community members via 725 outreach clinics and in 12 months the in-reach model delivered 3,683 vaccinations toWSLHD patients, visitors and staff. Furthermore, the InTouch COVID Community Care program identified and managed patients in the community who were at risk of deterioration from COVID-19. The program increased people’s health literacy and ability to self-manage their condition in order to avoid emergency department presentations and hospital admissions. From June 2021 to the end of May 2022, a total of 42,576 patients received care from InTouch. At the same time our determination, agility, resilience and versatility came to the fore as we enhanced services, uncovered ground-breaking research, revolutionised staff and patient care and delved into plans for the future of healthcare. We upgraded services at Cumberland Hospital, Auburn Hospital opened its Spiritual Healing Garden andwe celebratedMount Druitt Hospital’s milestone 40th birthday. The western Sydney community remains at the heart of what we do and this book helps to celebrate the achievements of our health heroes and to honour the significant difference they make to the people in our district with their unrelenting care. It has been an extraordinary few years for all staff in WSLHD and I would like to acknowledge their hard work, strength and professionalism during this unique time in Australian history. You are the lifeblood of the past, present and future.

GRAEME LOY Chief Executive Western Sydney Local Health District

January

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Kylie Telford (Westmead ICU Nurse)

WSLHD Outreach vaccination Willmot Community Hub Kayla Leathers (vaccine recipient)

WSLHD Granville Vaccination Centre Beatrix 6 years old

WSLHD Outreach vaccination Willmot Community Hub Left to right: Romy Joseph (Reg Nurse), Jessie Milkins (Reg Nurse)

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Ash Beeharry (Westmead Hospital Registered Nurse) on Australia Day

Trevor Raymond (Westmead ED Nurse)

Auburn Recycling project receives Banksia award Left to right: Alex Robertson (Cans for Kids founder), Kristina Roberts (Project coordinator-senior nurse manager), Carlos Chaves (General Service Manager)

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WSLHD Dr Francesca Zhu conducting practical cannulation training

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Dr Ella Tessaralo and Daniel Hook (ICU Nurse) running through basic life support simulation training

Dr Howard Li running through simulation training

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February

Westmead Hospital emergency department staff specialist Dr Kavita Varshney with scrub caps donated by the Tzu Chi Eastwood Buddhist Association

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Left to right: Tony Arida (JMO), Glenys Chong (Auburn Hospital Midwife) Glenys delivered Tony 25 years ago, Tony now has come back to western Sydney to start his medical career

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Chief Executive Graeme Loy with Uncle Uncle Gregg Simms at the Smoking ceremony opened Blacktown Hospital’s new Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service unit

Carina Costello was a beloved community midwife in Blacktown Hospital who passed away in April 2020. Her colleagues funded a “tree of life” artwork in her honour. Left to right: Tara Potts (Clinical Midwifery Specialist), Rachael Coombe (Clinical Midwifery Unit Manager), Caila Ryan (Patient)

Smoking ceremony opened Blacktown Hospital’s new Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service unit

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Daniel Apat (Multicultural Health Program Officer)

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WSLHD Outreach vaccination clinic at NRL Indigenous All Stars game

Outreach vaccination Clinic NRL Indigenous All Stars game Left to right: Jonathan Ren (Admin Support), Johnathan Thurston (NRL Legend), Nathan Leung (Medical Officer), Geoffrey McGrath (General Practitioner)

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Left to right: Tarina Fanning, Maggie Barry (Reg Nurse)

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Blacktown Allied Health new physiotherapists start. Left to right: TimWass, Hailey Brown.

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Left to right: TimWass (Physiotherapist), Ian Starkey (Physiotherapy Head of Department), Hailey Brown (Physiotherapist)

March

Abula Agwa (Multicultural Health Officer)

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Westmead Hospital staff members walking in the rain

Blacktown International Women’s Day flower distribution Sara Lazro (Admin officer)

Dipti Zachariah (Multicultural Health Team Leader)

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Left to right: Cindy Chung (Exercise Physiologist), Carly Boaler (Mental Health Clinician)

Redbank House Holi festival celebration

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Redbank House Holi festival celebration

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Blacktown Hospital’s Paediatric ward opens Left to right: Erikar Eco (Reg Nurse) Stevie Mahe (6 y.o. patient)

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Blacktown Hospital Maternity. Mother Delilah Siasaga and baby girl Shiloh

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Celebrating International Women’s Day in Westmead Hospital’s Emergency Department Left to right: Dr Neha Mahajan (Medical Officer), Melanie S. (NUM)

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April

Mount Druitt Hospital Falls Prevention Program Shilpa Kundarapu (Physiotherapist) and J. Belocura (Allied Health Assistant) exercise with elderly patients at the clinic

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J. Belocura (Allied Health Assistant)

Shilpa Kundarapu (Physiotherapist)

May

Westmead Hospital Midwife Amar Hamed with Hanan Baker and baby Fatima Kassab

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30 Mother’s Day is very special for Nadia and her daughter Breanna Long who are both midwives at Auburn Hospital

June

Westmead Hospitals’ Rommel Martin (General Services)

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WSLHD Residential Aged Care facility vaccination outreach Left to right: Hubertha Van Den Hende (Resident), Vanessa Molina (Reg Nurse)

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Left to right: Vanessa Molina (Reg Nurse), Lois Crook (Aged Care Resident), Elle Augimeri (Reg Nurse)

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WSLHD Outreach vaccination Karabi Community centre Mariam Al Rabii (Reg Nurse)

WSLHD Outreach vaccination Karabi Community centre Left to right: Pam Shimoga (Dance teacher at the centre), Lois Leacey (Reg Nurse)

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Auburn Hospital’s Dr Nidhikant Patel (Cardiologist) retires

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Therapy dogs return to the hospital. Left to right: Erika Marquez (Physiotherapist), Grace Niccol (Occupational Therapist), Johnson Choi (Physiotherapist), Michelle Lam (Physiotherapist) with Cleo (dog)

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Nepean Therapy Dogs

Therapy dogs bring joy and happiness to both patients and staff

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July

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Westmead Hospital paediatric dental officer Ashika Lathif

Ukranian refugee Veronika recieves COVID-19 vaccination at WSLHD Outreach vaccination clinic

Yetunde Olatunji (Registered Nurse) checks vaccine details

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August

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Allied Health staff had a fun photo shoot for the LGBTIQA celebration: Lindsey Wu (Physiotherapist)

Kirra Hennessey (Allied Health Assistant) Maanu Hema (Allied Health Assistant) Lindsey Wu (Physiotherapist) Alison Zhang (Physiotherapist) Chloe Lee (Physiotherapist) Jonathan Young (Physiotherapist) Grace Niccole (Occupational Therapist)

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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre quilt donation. Left to right: Brenda deSmid (Blacktown Art & Crafts Group), Pat Corbett (Blacktown Art & Crafts Group), Vilma Ongsitco (A/Medical and Operational Support Manager CPMCC), Anne Caboche (Operations Manager Cancer services)

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Bstreetsmart is the inspiring initiative of the Trauma Service at Westmead Hospital

Left to right: Micaela (ED Reg Nurse) with Jessylee Brady (Rooty Hill High School)

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Bstreetsmart 2022

Left to right: James Reid, Ileto Francis (Crestwood High School)

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Auburn Hospital’s new Aboriginal Liaison Officer Michelle Pearce with Sarita Sharma (Registered Nurse)

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Blacktown patient Jennifer Thow

Auburn patient Sidney (Sid) Brown

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September

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Auburn Hospital Spiritual Garden Opening

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Ben Kakala (General Surgical Advanced Trainee-Western network)

Abirami Ratnasingham (Clincal Trials Coordinator-Westmead Breast Institute)

Western Sydney’s Got Talent event night Emcee Dr Tony Padley (Anaesthetist) entertains the crowd

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Carol Huang (Reg Nurse)

Rosalie Ariyan (A&E Westmead Hospital)

Frances Choy (Reg Nurse-Perioperative Blacktown Hospital)

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Mount Druitt Hospital volunteer Dulcie Harrison

WSLHD Youth Health Art Competition exhibition

Archibald 2022 winner and exhibition guest judge Blak Douglas

WSLHD Youth Health Art Competition exhibition

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WSLHD Interpreters Service Virtual care promotion Mandana Sheibani (Health care interpreter)

WSLHD Interpreters Service Virtual Care promotion Left to right: Lucy Amirzaian (Intern Physiotherapist), Roba Mustafa (Health care interpreter on screen), Josephine (patient)

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Blacktown Hospital Maternity books for babies Larissa Georgina and her baby boy

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October

Mount Druitt Hospital 40th birthday celebration Uncle Wes Marne

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NAIDOC celebration at Kimberwalli Left to right: Tristan Davison (Consumer-son), Tania Davison (Consumer-mother)

NAIDOC celebration at Kimberwalli Courtney James (Aboriginal Caseload Midwife)

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NAIDOC celebration at Kimberwalli

Westmead Hospital eye clinic cryotherapy equipment donation Dr Eduardo Roditi (Postgraduate fellow)

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Mount Druitt Hospital surgical bookings clerk Wendy White

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November

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WSLHD Mental Health Week celebration at Blacktown Civic Centre

Runa Aman (Team leader Blacktown Hospital assertive response team) grabbing a free coffee

Yulubirki Williams gets her face painted

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Wentworthville Medical Centre Urgent Care launch. Patient Franco Violi

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Wentworthville Medical Centre Urgent Care launch. Patient Rooman Ahmadi

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Remembrance Day at Blacktown Hospital

December

TV presenter Richard Wilkins emceed the WSLHD 2022 Quality Awards

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Quality Awards at Commbank Stadium

WSLHD 2022 Quality Awards at CommBank Stadium

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Frances Choy (Registered Nurse) dances to The Greatest Showman hit “This is me”

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2022 Quality Award winners with Chief Executive Graeme Loy

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68 WSLHD Executive Team. Left to right: Alison Derrett (Executive Director Operations), Professor Bill Brakoulias (Executive Director Mental Health Services), Barry Mitrevski (Director Finance), Graeme Loy (WSLHD Chief Executive), Matt Sydenham (Director Redevelopment and Infrastructure), Belinda Cashman (Acting Director Aboriginal Health Strategy), Luci Caswell (Director People and Culture), Dr Christina Igasto (Chief Digital Health Officer), Dr Rebecca (Bec) Nogajski (Executive Director Medical Services), Jenelle Matic (General Manager Westmead Hospital), Josephine Kenny (Acting General Manager Oral Health), Jasmin Ellis (General Manager Integrated & Community Health), Chris Hopper (Acting Director Corporate Communications), Maria Lingam (Acting Director Nursing & Midwifery, and Clinical Governance), Tiffany Sly (Director Office of the Chief Executive), Emma Clarke (Director Innovation & Redesign), Jacqueline Dominish, (Director Allied Health), Brad Ceely (Acting General Manager Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals), Professor Peter Hockey (Director of Education), Dr Robert Graham (Director Drug Health), Amanda Green (General Manager Auburn Hospital)

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