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Home to RPA, Concord, Canterbury, Balmain & Sydney Dental hospitals, the Walker Estates and community health services. #SLHD
Sydney, New South Wales
Joined June 2016
Pregnant women can now receive a free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine, offering vital protection for their newborns against serious respiratory illnesses. To learn more, talk to your GP, pharmacist, midwife or obstetrician, or visit
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The launch of the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment master plan has given the community a first glimpse of how the project will take shape. The $350 million project is the biggest upgrade for the hospital in more than 26 years. Learn more:
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Congrats to Dr Hassan Ahmad, Emergency Medicine Provisional Fellow, and RPA Hospital’s Green Light Institute for Emergency Care, winner of the 31st round of the Pitch, Sydney Local Health District’s innovation challenge. Read more on Sydney Connect:
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New parents Lou and Anthony have just welcomed baby Ollie in the RPA Women and Babies new private maternity wing. Read more about their story:
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As the year wraps up, we would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all the people and organisations who donated to RPA and Canterbury Hospitals this year. You have brought a smile to some our youngest patients – and our staff too! Thank you very much! 💗
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From our District family to yours, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! A special thank you to each of you working through the holidays or on call to help care for our patients. Thanks also to our community for all your support this year. 💗🎄
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Measles remains a common illness in places popular for Aussie travellers, including Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, where there is currently an outbreak. Make sure you’re fully vaccinated before you travel. For more information on measles, visit:
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NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations in Inner Sydney. See the full alert and list of sites visited:
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Our District’s Singing for Health group brought the festive season to life with a special performance at Concord Hospital. Their cheerful songs and harmonies lit up the Green at Concord for the hospital’s recent market day, spreading joy to patients, colleagues, and visitors.
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Hot weather can be dangerous. It’s important to keep yourself and your home cool. If you need medical advice you can call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. If it’s an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) or go to an Emergency Department. For more information:
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Dr Cameron Korb-Wells, Medical Director of the National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare, is the 2024 Pride of Concord Medal winner. Dr Korb-Wells was humbled to receive the award, which recognises significant service to Concord Hospital. READ MORE
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The BreastScreen mobile van is at Concord Hospital, from Monday 9 December until Friday 20 December 2024. The van will be parked at Hospital Road, opposite the Hospital Road Car Park. Visit or call 13 20 50 to book a free mammogram.
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Angela Sun, a member of Concord Hospital’s Finance Department, has been awarded the Sami Azmol Scholarship for 2024. Read more here:
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Susan Pearce AM, NSW Health Secretary, and Murat Dizdar PSM, NSW Department of Education Secretary, joined Year 8 students at the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney as they immersed themselves in the LifeLab Sydney program. Learn more:
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Souad Chidiac, the first Canterbury Hospital patient referred to RPA Virtual’s Virtual Fracture Clinic, is grateful for the integrated care she received both onsite and online, which made her recovery smoother. Read the full article here:
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Get your free mpox vaccine at 404 King St Newtown Call 1800 451 624, Sexual Health Infolink to make an appointment. 3pm – 7pm Thursdays 28 November 5 and 12 December Check your eligibility and information about mpox vaccination:
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During hot weather, drink plenty of water and stay as cool as possible. Avoid exercising during the hottest part of the day and if you need to work outside, stay hydrated and wear sun protection. Here are a few tips to help you beat the heat. Learn more:
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The recent upgrade of equipment used by the Central Sterilising Supply Department (CSSD) at Concord Hospital is saving thousands of litres of water a day. Find out more:
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Congratulations to the RPA Virtual Hospital Wound Care Command Centre team who have won a 2024 NSW Premier's Award! Read about how they are changing patient experiences of wound management: The Awards ceremony was held on 18 November at Parliament House.
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Attending Concord Hospital’s Remembrance Day service on Monday 11 November was a special moment for Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Lam. Read more:
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