Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital has become the first public hospital in NSW with a robotic pharmacy, with the $265 million Stage 2 redevelopment on track for completion next year.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard, along with Member for Hornsby Matt Kean, saw the robotic dispensing and stocktaking system in motion today and toured the newly opened 12-bed Intensive Care Unit.
The NSW Budget has been handed down with a focus on kick-starting the economy and keeping our community safe.
Member for Hornsby Matt Kean MP said this budget is about helping families, job creation and ensuring our health system continues to be world-class.
“The NSW State Government is committed to ensuring our community is kept safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why we are investing in our health system,” Mr Kean said.
“This will include $60 million this year for the continued redevelopment of Hornsby Hospital.”
The brand new paediatrics unit at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital is open for business with staff thrilled to be in their new home.
Paediatrics is the second department to open in the brand new 6 storey clinical services building. The centrepiece of the $265 million Stage two redevelopment of the hospital.
Member for Hornsby Matt Kean and Member for Ku-ring-gai Alister Henskens SC took a tour of the new department which includes additional beds for patients and a better play area for younger children and a recreation room with study area for older children.
SOLAR POWER | Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital has gone solar now boasting one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) system on a healthcare facility in NSW.
The green initiative is part of a statewide solar program which was launched by Minister for Environment and local Member of Parliament (Hornsby), Matt Kean, and Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard in January.
As the has a large roof space and relatively new buildings, the campus was selected to be one of the first hospitals in the state to have solar energy, with an estimated combined size of 865 kilowatts (kW).
The Hon Matt Kean MP Member for Hornsby was joined by his colleague Alister Henskens SC MP in officially opening the Medical Imaging Department at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.
Mr Kean said, “As part of the much needed upgrade we now have the best diagnostic tools for local patients. This upgrade basically doubles the size of the old department and ensures our hospital can provide quality care for our community long into the future. I am thrilled to officially open the Hornsby Hospital Medical Imaging Department!”
Patients on Sydney’s North Shore will receive a major boost from a significant new investment in Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.
The NSW Liberals & Nationals will invest an extra $65 million in the hospital, enabling it to deliver additional ambulatory care, including new renal dialysis, chemotherapy and oral health services, and a new community health centre.
Big changes are happening at Hornsby Hospital!
Member for Hornsby Matt Kean MP joined Hornsby Hospital staff in turning 'the first sod' marking the official start of the $200 million Stage 2 redevelopment, saying "Iam proud to be part of this significant redevelopment which will transform Hornsby Hospital into world-class facility. Hornsby Hospital has been my number one priority funding to upgrade the facilities for our community."
Patients in Hornsby Hospital have been neglected for years but now thanks to a multi-million redevelopment will transform the hospital.
Member for Hornsby Matt Kean MP said this transforms our community hospital.
Eight graduate nurses starting their careers caring for patients and their families at Hornsby Hospital have been welcomed by State Member for Hornsby Matt Kean.
"Nurses are the backbone of the public health system and I know these bright and hardworking graduates will make a welcome addition at the hospital," said Mr Kean.
Many of the graduates are reluming to the hospital having done training or worked at Hornsby in the past.
They are also locals including Emma Bridge from Berowra and Samantha Drea from Mt Colah.
Hornsby Hospital has received an injection of new talent with 16 junior doctors joining the ranks.
Member for Hornsby Matt Kean MP welcomed the doctors to the shire at the start of their medical career, saying their drive and commitment would improve the lives of thousands of people.
“It’s an honour to have these dedicated professionals at Hornsby Hospital to start their long careers,” Mr Kean said.
After being elected as Member for Hornsby in March 2011, I have embarked on many initiatives that the community and I see as pivotal issues for Hornsby. I see and understand the needs of the community and am proud to play my part.
