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John Ward
Associate Director - Population Health Services at NSW Health
John Ward is a semi-retired geriatrician with extensive experience in public health administration and geriatric medicine.1 Based on the information provided, he currently holds the position of Associate Director - Population Health Services at the Centre for Population Health, NSW Health.
Career Background
Prior to specializing in Geriatric Medicine in 1985, John Ward worked in various public health administration roles, including:
- Aboriginal Health
- Deputy Director of the Southern Metropolitan Health Region
- Director of NSW Prison Medical Service1
After entering Geriatric Medicine, he worked as a geriatrician in Eastern Sydney before relocating to the Hunter region in 2000.1
Areas of Expertise
John Ward's major interests include:
- Assessment and management of dementia in the community
- Sarcopenia
- Healthy ageing1
Notable Achievements
- Co-founder of the Hunter Ageing Alliance, where he currently serves as Vice-President1
- Named the 2024 NSW Senior Australian of the Year13
John Ward is described as a dedicated professional capable of managing various demanding tasks.2 His extensive experience in both public health administration and geriatric medicine has likely contributed to his current role at the Centre for Population Health, NSW Health.
