https://kategoulding.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Kate GouldingenSun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://cancernsw.createsend.com/campaigns/reports/viewCampaign.aspx?d=r&c=325824E0ECDDE735&ID=717946C612994ABB2540EF23F30FEDED&temp=False&tx=0&source=ReportSun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://cancernsw.createsend.com/campaigns/reports/viewCampaign.aspx?d=r&c=325824E0ECDDE735&ID=717946C612994ABB2540EF23F30FEDED&temp=False&tx=0&source=Reporthttps://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/getmedia/2958bbff-a6e9-4036-b719-b538db8b86ba/SCTASK2606033-Screening-in-pregnancy-Factsheet-FA-web.pdfMon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/getmedia/2958bbff-a6e9-4036-b719-b538db8b86ba/SCTASK2606033-Screening-in-pregnancy-Factsheet-FA-web.pdfhttps://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/getmedia/fc06076e-c060-4599-9e20-c40ce6f4325c/snswlhd_2021-22_year-in-review.pdf.aspx?ext=.pdfTue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/getmedia/fc06076e-c060-4599-9e20-c40ce6f4325c/snswlhd_2021-22_year-in-review.pdf.aspx?ext=.pdfhttps://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/news/Capturing-the-human-experience-of-cancerMore than 10,000 surveys in NSW have asked people with cancer about their treatment and care, marking a major milestone for the Patient-reported Measures (PRMs) team.Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/news/Capturing-the-human-experience-of-cancerhttps://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/news/NSW-Cancer-Registry-marks-50-year-milestoneAs the backbone of the Cancer Institute NSW’s work, the NSW Cancer Registry is one of several data records hosted at the Institute that are driving the cancer control agency’s vision of ending cancers as we know them.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/news/NSW-Cancer-Registry-marks-50-year-milestonehttps://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/events/nsw-premier-s-awards-for-outstanding-cancer-resear/2022-nsw-premier-s-research-awards/winner-of-the-outstanding-cancer-researcher-of-the?utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CI-News-Dec2022&utm_content=subscriber_id%3A2804991Distinguished Professor Anatoly Rozenfeld has been awarded the 2022 NSW Outstanding Cancer Researcher of the Year award. Director and founder of the University of Wollongong’s Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, Distinguished Professor Rozenfeld is recognised for a 30-year career of discovery and innovation that has brought new treatments to people with cancer. Distinguished Professor Rozenfeld is an internationally recognised leader and researcher in the field of medical dosimetry and aThu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/events/nsw-premier-s-awards-for-outstanding-cancer-resear/2022-nsw-premier-s-research-awards/winner-of-the-outstanding-cancer-researcher-of-the?utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CI-News-Dec2022&utm_content=subscriber_id%3A2804991https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about-us/newsroom/media-releases/state%E2%80%99s-new-chief-cancer-officer-to-visit-southernChief Cancer Officer for NSW and Cancer Institute NSW CEO, Professor Tracey O’Brien will visit Queanbeyan on Monday 7 November as part of a two-month, state-wide tour of local health districts. Professor O’Brien, a highly respected paediatric oncologist and haematologist, was appointed the state’s Chief Cancer Officer in July. Professor O’Brien and her team will meet with Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) Chief Executive, Margaret Bennett, as well as senior staff from the district, CSun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about-us/newsroom/media-releases/state%E2%80%99s-new-chief-cancer-officer-to-visit-southernhttps://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/we_are_southern_nsw_lhd_health_care_magazine_septeThe spring 2022 edition of Southern NSW Local Health District's magazine We Are Southern. Features a cultural birth journey, R U OK? Day and all the latest news from across the District.Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/we_are_southern_nsw_lhd_health_care_magazine_septehttps://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_healt_b6818204399a18Crookwell Hospital’s new Emergency Department (ED) was officially opened in late April by Member for Goulburn and Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman. The new ED is part of the hospital’s $2.5 million refurbishment project, which included an upgraded Wellness Centre, improved records storage area and office fit outs.Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_healt_b6818204399a18https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about-us/newsroom/media-releases/southern-celebrates-excellence-in-care-at-annual-qAwards were presented to more than 50 individuals and teams across 19 categories. Shane Fitzsimmons, Commissioner for Resilience NSW, presented the keynote address and inaugural Resilience Award in recognition of the District’s response to bushfires and COVID-19. Chief Executive Margaret Bennett said the high standard and diversity of nominees and award winners showcase SNSWLHD’s commitment to providing the best care across all its services. “More than 90 nominations were received from acrossWed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about-us/newsroom/media-releases/southern-celebrates-excellence-in-care-at-annual-qhttps://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about-us/newsroom/media-releases/palliative-care-volunteer-coordinators-wanted-in-sThe Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) Palliative Care Program is excited to receive permanent funding from the NSW Government, which will go towards supporting the Palliative Care Volunteer Service in the Eurobodalla and a respective service planned for the Bega Valley. SNSWLHD will use the funding to employ Volunteer Coordinators, who will play an integral role in ensuring people accessing palliative care receive consistent, quality care from the service’s volunteers. SNSWLHD PalliThu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about-us/newsroom/media-releases/palliative-care-volunteer-coordinators-wanted-in-shttps://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_healt_629e0243c59cb2We Are Southern is a quarterly magazine from Southern NSW Local Health District. The autumn 2022 issue features health news from the Local Health District, covering south east NSW. Learn about hearing tests at Cooma Community Health Centre, the history of Crookwell District Hospital's chimney stack, and why e-cigarettes are concerning health professionals.Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_healt_629e0243c59cb2https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_healt_629e0243c59cb2/s/15446231It was one brick, out of about 29,000 from a bricklaying job in 1952, which seventy years later came to mark a special occasion at Crookwell District Hospital. A bricklayer named Alec Rogers immigrated to Australia from England in 1950, and in 1952 answered an advertisement to build the 20-metre high chimney stack at the hospital, along with another bricklayer—Fred Osborne. As Alec built the chimney, which would eventually heat water in the adjoining boilers, he was also building his life in CWed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_healt_629e0243c59cb2/s/15446231https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_healt_629e0243c59cb2/s/15446344Inside a booth at Cooma’s Community Health Centre, there are life changing moments taking place. The booth is about the size of a van and on the outside looks like something from a science fiction movie. When you step inside and close the door, the textured, foam padding over the walls and roof immediately grabs your attention. When you sit down, either on the small wooden chair if you’re a child, or the larger vinyl chair if you’re an adult, the Audiometry Nurse starts getting the equipment rWed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_healt_629e0243c59cb2/s/15446344https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_we_are_southern_magazine_summer_2022_Behind the scenes of a global pandemic Many extraordinary Southern NSW Local Health District team members have taken on new roles, spent time away from home and worked long hours to meet the unexpected demands of COVID-19.Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_we_are_southern_magazine_summer_2022_https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_we_are_southern_magazine_summer_2022_/s/14732827Southern’s District Coordinator of Aboriginal Mental Health is looking forward to a significant enhancement to the Aboriginal mental health workforce. At the start of 2020, Kimberley Green was the sole Aboriginal mental health worker in Southern. By the end of this year there will be 13 Aboriginal-identified mental health positions in the District. ‘A larger Aboriginal mental health workforce means more Aboriginal consumers can connect with someone who understands their cultural needs,’ KimberThu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_we_are_southern_magazine_summer_2022_/s/14732827https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_we_are_southern_magazine_summer_2022_/s/14732762As soon as the COVID-19 lockdown hit Southern NSW last August, Aboriginal Health Worker, Skyan Fernando, was ready to help parents and children in Queanbeyan. When the COVID-19 lockdown hit in mid 2021, the playgroup was put on hold, and Skyan realised that families were suffering emotionally and socially. For many years, Skyan has been involved in assisting families and children at the Bogong Boori’s, a playgroup where under 5s and their parents can come together to share culture and storiesThu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_we_are_southern_magazine_summer_2022_/s/14732762https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_health_care_magazine/s/13778650Southern’s Women’s Health Nurses talk about the importance of the Cervical Screening Test (CST) and how its superiority to the Pap smear test is detecting abnormalities early to prevent cervical cancer. Ruth Primrose, Women’s Health Nurse, at Queanbeyan Community Health Centre, is a colourful character who cares deeply about women’s health. She is retiring after more than 30 years in the profession, where she has been a strong advocate for cervical screening. Her career started in 1986 at a woWed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_health_care_magazine/s/13778650https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_health_care_magazine/s/13778733Assisting a family member or friend in palliative care can be challenging and isolating for carers, but there is help available from volunteers trained in end of life support. In an effort to ease the pressures for carers involved in palliative care, a joint initiative between Southern, Palliative Care NSW and COORDINARE has been established in the southern NSW region. The Consumer and Carer Relief at End of Life (CCREOL) Project, trains volunteers in palliative and end of life care to provideTue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/wearesouthernnsw/docs/nsw_health_-_southern_nsw_lhd_health_care_magazine/s/13778733