Sydney Adventist Hospital, affectionately known as ‘the San’, has been leading the way in whole-person health since 1903. Today, we’re NSW’s largest private hospital, providing a comprehensive range of acute surgical, medical and obstetric care. At the heart of everything we do: an unwavering commitment to providing remarkable care.
Celebrating 120 years of caring for our community, we look back at some of the remarkable milestones achieved by Sydney Adventist Hospital since its opening in 1903. This video highlights over a century of dedicated service, ground-breaking medical advancements, and compassionate care.
The San has an ongoing commitment to the education and training of healthcare professionals – and as a teaching hospital, we also invest heavily in medical research through affiliations with major tertiary education institutions. We are proud to have forged a strong academic partnership with Australian National University, and our key partner in nursing education is Avondale University, whose students are able to study and live on our campus.
In 2020, Adventist HealthCare welcomed ELIA Wellness to the family. A registered charity dedicated to promoting good health, ELIA empowers the community to whole-person health, healing and hope, transforming lives in the process. ELIA stands for ‘Empower Lifestyle Innovation Advocates’ and their initiatives include health education resources and fitness programs. The evidence-based ELIA Lifestyle Medicine Centre at the San is aimed at tackling chronic diseases.
In early November, San anaesthetist Dr Gurdial Singh embarked on an adventure of a lifetime, a trek to Everest Base Camp. The incredible challenge was not just to reach a new height but to raise essential funds to upgrade the Simulation Centre in the Clinical Education Centre.
In a heartwarming display of generosity, San Gifts has donated a significant $29,000 donation to Sydney Adventist Hospital. The donation, derived from the gift shops’ recent profits, will directly support the hospital’s essential services and fund much-needed equipment for the wards.
As the lights dimmed, the damp evening filled with music, laughter, and joy, gave way to the quiet of the night. San Carols, a tradition that had brought the community together year after year, was now officially over. But the memories of the songs sung, the hearts lifted, and the shared spirit of Christmas would linger long after the final curtain fell.
