{"id":9614,"date":"2022-09-01T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T23:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/?p=8509"},"modified":"2022-09-01T09:00:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T23:00:04","slug":"ed-coh-20220901","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-coh-20220901","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Community and Oral Health Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Community & Oral Health<\/p>\n

Directorate<\/p>\n

Staff Update<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Glynis

Glynis Schultz, Executive Director, Community and Oral Health<\/p><\/div>\n

It is the first day of spring and we are thankfully seeing a reduction in pressure on our services due to a decrease in COVID-19 cases. This provides us with a great opportunity to come together, reconnect and re-focus our efforts.<\/h4>\n

Yesterday, we held a\u00a0great staff gathering and a number of virtual information sessions as part of Dying to Know Day.\u00a0This included a breakfast organised\u00a0by the Community Palliative Care team at North Lakes Health Precinct and some informative Team sessions focusing on respecting\u00a0sorry business, selfcare\u00a0and Advance Care Planning.<\/p>\n

Next week we will celebrate RUOK Day on Thursday September 8.<\/p>\n

This will be a perfect opportunity for staff to spend some time together, reflect and provide a timely reminder for us all to look out for one another\u00a0and oneself.<\/p>\n

Every day we should get in the habit of asking our colleagues – Are you OK?\u00a0We should be having meaningful conversation if you spot the signs that someone you care about might be struggling.<\/p>\n

Next week, across Metro North Health and Community and Oral Health there will be opportunities for staff to come together\u00a0to celebrate RUOK?\u00a0Day.\u00a0Join one of the following COH\u00a0morning or afternoon teas.<\/p>\n