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St George Hospital medical staff in Africa
30 May 2019

Six doctors and nurses from the St George Hospital Emergency Department recently travelled to Africa with Australian charity, Kenya Aid, to hold medical camps for people who live in the poorest province in Kenya.

The team – made up of…

Nurses and midwives cutting a cake
20 May 2019

Nurses and midwives across the district were recognised and awarded for their invaluable work as part of the 2019 International Nurses and Midwives Day celebrations last week.

The theme for International Nurses…

Group of four people in university awards setting
20 May 2019

Professor John Myburgh, Senior Intensive Care Physician, St George Hospital was awarded a Doctor of Science from UNSW Sydney for his outstanding contribution to the field of critical care and trauma on Saturday, 11…

SESLHD's new Chief Executive
09 May 2019

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District has a new Chief Executive with Tobi Wilson saying he is excited to take on the new role after a challenging but rewarding two and a half years as General Manager of Prince of Wales and Sydney/Sydney Eye…

First graduating nurses at the WMH in 1925
02 May 2019

Thursday 25 April not only saw Uniting War Memorial Hospital staff and patients celebrate ANZAC Day, it also marked a ‘Century of Caring’, after the land and buildings on the historic site were bequeathed to the Methodist Church for use as…

Volunteers out the front of The Royal with Easter eggs
02 May 2019

Spending Easter away from loved ones is hard on patients however a team of volunteers brought a little bit of sweetness to those doing it tough at the Royal Hospital for Women, and to the dedicated staff who worked tirelessly over the…

Kirketon Road Team at 2019 Mardi Gras
28 Mar 2019

For 32 years Kirketon Road Centre (KRC) has been part of the evolving health response to the health needs of LGBTQI communities, providing free and confidential health and social care to vulnerable populations within South Eastern Sydney Local…

Staff at The Royal showing off the inspiration board
28 Mar 2019

International Women’s Day was celebrated in style at the Royal Hospital for Women on Friday 8 March 2019 with staff, patients and their families, gathering in the Postnatal Ward for a cup of tea and sweet treat.

Maria Lohan, Acting…

Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital nurses holding up Nightingale Challenge 2020 signs
28 Mar 2019

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is one of two Australian organisations to take up the Nightingale Challenge 2020.

The initiative aims to give young nurses and midwives from around the world the skills they…

A large group of people
28 Feb 2019

Our newest cohort of nursing and midwifery graduates have begun their orientation in health care facilities across South Eastern sydney Local Health Distrrict (SESLHD).  

SESLHD is welcoming 293…