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2021 stories

Read Sydney Local Health District news stories published in 2021.

December

District aims to reduce stigma about HIV

2021 Pride of Concord winner

Workplace adjustments make big difference

Innovation and Excellence Awards 2021

District AGM 2021

District joins world-leading cardiac arrest treatment trial

Aboriginal mentor shares his inspiring story

rpavirtual set to become research powerhouse

50 years of RPA Newborn Care

November

Cardiologist receives top honours

Telehealth keeping our community healthy

District receives NSW Premier's Award

Radiographers valuable contribution to healthcare

District's team farewells Sydney Airport

District receives world recognition for stroke care

District's COVID vaccine system an Australian first

Scholarship named in honour of Sami Azmol

Sydney Dental Hospital to pilot routine domestic violence screening

2021 RPA Foundation Research Medal winner

October

Senior clinicians join the fight against COVID

Carer balances roles at work and home

Countdown to the classroom: A parent's toolkit

District celebrates Premier's Award finalists

Partnership offers support to CALD communities

District enhances breast cancer care at Concord

RPA Virtual Hospital delivers COVID care kits

Hip hip hooray for Concord Hospital

Occupational therapists provide valuable support

International recognition for ICT Services team

September

Nurses play key role in COVID-19 research

District and AMS Redfern run Koori Vaccination Clinic

Concord Hospital opens dedicated COVID wards

District achieves carer-friendly Australian first

Dedicated team boosts care for District's mob

District reaches out with mobile vaccination clinics

Concord Hospital's new building opens to patients

Interpreters deliver COVID-19 language support

August

Dental staff contribute to COVID-19 response

Stroke survivor Emily Wright shares her story

RPAs Parent and Baby Unit welcomes nurse manager

Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics

District ramps up COVID-19 vaccine delivery

Bicentennial Park Vaccination Clinic opens

Patients share heartbreaking COVID-19 stories

Sport Super Sunday

One million vaccines in Sydney Local Health District

July

Celebrating 10 years of Sydney Local Health District

Canterbury Hospital expands COVID-19 testing

Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

District supports diverse communities during COVID-19

Organ donation veteran lifesaver's greatest gift

Special COVID-19 care packages delivered

Cultural Support Workers aid diverse communities

DonateLife Week 2021

June

District farewells Dr Tim Sinclair

District unveils first full body scanner in Australia

Disability advocate shares COVID-19 vaccination message

New multilingual signs welcome all cultures

District runs pop-up HIV testing clinic

Celebrating 100,000 vaccines

Healthy and Active for Life Online

Queen's Birthday Honours 2021

A milestone moment for Australia's veteran community

Canterbury Hospital opens COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

New clinic aims to save lives from bowel cancer

District expands COVID-19 vaccination centre operations

Changes to visiting our hospitals

May

Concord farewells Vivienne Bush

AI to revolutionise orthodontic care

New midwifery clinic opens at Concord Hospital

Design released for RPA HealthOne Green Square

NSW Health Vaccination Centre opens

International Nurses and Midwives Day 2021

District farewells Professor John Eastwood

International Clinical Trials Day 2021

National Palliative Care Week 2021

Shawl to comfort Aboriginal women during screening

Community leaders share COVID-19 vaccination messages

World No Tobacco Day 2021

April

April Falls Day 2021

Board tours Concord Hospital redevelopment

COVID-19 Vaccination Program Leaders' Forum

Therapy car to help patients on road to recovery

Support for carers of people with eating disorders

Brad McEntee finalist in Young Achiever Awards

New helipad operational at Concord Hospital

Youth Week 2021

Patient Experience Week 2021

March

Exhibition captures an extraordinary year

International Women’s Day 2021

New radiation oncology service at Concord Hospital

District runs new statewide mental health service

RPA farewells Associate Professor Adrian Gillin

World Kidney Day 2021

Close the Gap 2021

District joins Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Network

Summer Hill drive-through COVID-19 Clinic milestone

Special Health Accommodation milestone

February

JMOs first to tour redevelopment in 2021

RPA Virtual Hospital marks milestone

District receives COVID-19 research grant

Paediatric Hospital in the Home expands

Celebrating matters of the heart

Delivering sustainable healthcare

Family donates special cot to RPA

COVID-19 vaccination program to begin

District committed to healthy LGBTIQ+ community

Prime Minister visits RPA Vaccination Hub

RPA's COVID-19 Vaccination Centre opens

January

Keeping New Year's resolutions

School holiday fun

Stay safe over summer

R.E.S.E.T Clinical Debrief Tool

COVID-19 online check-in milestone

District urges people to get COVID-19 test

First babies for 2021

Veteran's new lease on life

District welcomes new starters

Tips for starting school in 2021

Australia Day Honours 2021

Archive

SydneyConnect Image: Aboriginal Cultural Garden launch

A nurse attaches a medical monitoring device to the finger of a patient who is connected to RPA Virtual Hospital on a display in an accommodation room.

A community health worker reads a young girl a story.