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Nursing along a career change
Hume Leader, 14 February 2012
A Craigieburn nurse, one of 39 graduates who started orientation at Northern Health last weeek, has begun his new career with healthy enthusiasm.
Making the transition
Whittlesea Review, 07 February 2012
Orientation for 39 graduate nurses and midwives took place last week at The northern Hospital.
Nice nurses
Star News Group, 07 February 2012
A total of 39 graduate nurses and midwives took part in a three day orientation program at The Northern Hospital in Epping. |
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Score above par for charity
Whittlesea Review, 31 January 2012
Residents are invited to attend a charity golf day next month to help raise funds for cancer services.
Swing into charity
Northern Weekly, 31 January 2012
Bev Carman from charity Can Do & More gets some help teeing up from Northern Hospital staff.
Bev's Can Do attitude
Star News Group, 24 January 2012
Bev Carman is a cancer crusader in the local community. |
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Care worker honoured
Leader Newspapers, 31 January 2012
Northern Health has recognised a man who helped shape health services in Broadmeadows. |
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Lighten up, Hume folk told
Leader Newspapers, 24 January 2012
Health professionals have urged Hume residents to consider changes for a healthier lifestyle during Healthy Weight Week this week. |
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Young doctors flock to Northern Hospital
Health Victoria, February 2012
A record 47 junior doctors have started as medical interns at The Northern Hospital.
Just say aaah
Northern Weekly, 24 January 2012
Marc Jurblum, Bree Latta, Rowena Hare, Kate Robertson and Arielle Van Mourik are among the 47 new medical interns to stary this month at The Northern Hospital.
Interns a boost for hospital
Whittlesea Review, 17 January 2012
Local graduates are amongthose to join a record 47 new interns recruited by The Northern Hospital.
Big dose of interns
Whittlesea Leader, 17 January 2012
A record number of medical interns will begin their training at The Northern Hospital this week. |
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The precious gift of time
Star News Group, 24 January 2012
For glenroy's Jill Pearce, volunteering at Craigieburn Health Service has been a rewarding experience.
Smiling face of care
Hume Leader, 17 January 2012
Volunteers are needed to help out at Cragieburn Health Service. |
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Stop the party, Rhys wants to share limelight
Whittlesea Leader, 10 January 2012
Baby Rhys interrupted New Year's Eve celebrations to make his grand entrance into the world. |
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Healthy model tackles obesity
Whittlesea Review, 10 December 2012
Chronic disease and obesity will be targeted in Whittlesea as part of a new health plan. |
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Northern Hospital heart attack study
Whittlesea, Mernda, Doreen Star, 20 December 2011
The Northern Hospital is one of 11 hospitals in Victoria looking for heart attack sufferers for an international study. |
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New equipment for hospital
Mitchell Free Press, 9 December 2011
The Northern Hospital has access to equipment they've never had access to before, with the determination and dedication of one Kilmore woman. |
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'Superman' a real-life superhero at buck's party
Herald Sun, 8 December 2011
A caped crusader was transformed into a real-life superhero at his buck's party. |
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MYVOICE Emiliano Zucchi
Northern Weekly, 29 November 2011
Emiliano Zucchi is the transcultural and language services co-ordinater at Northern Health. |
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Now for long service leave
Health Victoria, November, 2011
Northern Health volunteer Ruby Underhill celebrates 60 years of service |
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Workshop is women's business
Health Victoria, November 2011
Aboriginal women in Melbourne's north now have improved access to health services. |
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Northern Health takes steps to ensure happy feet
Health Victoria, November 2011
Residents with diabetes have been encouraged by Northern Health to take steps toward maintaining healthy, happy feet during Foot Health Month. |
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Time to spring into skin clinic
Hume Leader, 22 November 2011
Spring can be a terrible time for eczema sufferers, but thanks to a new clinic in Craigieburn, itching and irritation can be alleviated sooner. |
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Small treats make a big difference
The Whittlesea Review, 15 November 2011
A breast cancer support group from the Northern Hospital has raised more than $1000 to support current and recovering breast cancer patients. |
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Run for your life
Northern Weekly, 18 October 2011
Northern Health staff are busy training for the annual Northern Health Charity Fun Run.
Fun run to help Northern Hospital
Whittlesea Leader, 4 October 2011
Mother and daughter, Nici and Ashley Nicolson, will run for fun at the 2011 Northern Health Charity Fun Run on October 23.
Run for fun
Whittlesea Review, 27 September 2011
Families are encouraged to participate in a fun run next month to raise money for medical equipment in the area.
On fast track to health
Whittlesea Leader, 5 September 2011
The 2011 Northern Health Charity Fun Run will be on Sunday, 23 October, and proceeds will go towards vital medical equipment. |
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Northern Health calls on residents to be aware of asthma in community
Health Victoria, October 2011
Northern Health used National Asthma Week to remind locals that you can help someone with asthma.
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Thanks for the care
Star News, 18 October 2011
A total of 241 Northern Health employees were rewarded for their service at a special ceremony last week. |
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Northern Recognises Volunteers
Whittlesea Review, 18 October 2011
Northern Health volunteers were recognised for their contributions to the health service. |
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A matter of life, death and vodka
The Age, 15 October 2011
The Northern Hospital's Dr David Pescod discusses his work in assisting doctors in Mongolia.
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Hospital hosts students
Health Victoria, September 2011
Year 10 students from local high schools have taken part in a new work experience program at The Northern Hospital.
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Palliative care gets funding
Whittlesea Leader, 13 September 2011
Northern Health palliative care services have received a $100,000 injection from the State Government.
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Fundraiser
Hume Leader, 13 September 2011
Local Bunnings stores have helped raise money for apnoea monitors.
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Aboriginal Support Unit rides the radio waves
3KND Radio, 31 August 2011
Aboriginal Support Unit’s Karen Bryant and Lindsay Holmes featured on local radio station 3KND to share information on support services available for Aboriginal patients while in hospital and following discharge.
Deadly Health Radio Show: part 1 part 2 |
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VCAT help for care patients
Whittlesea Leader, 30 August 2011
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal will provide guardianship assistance to residents at Bundoora Extended Care Centre. |
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Leadership Awards
Whittlesea Review, 16 August 2011
Two Northern Health staff members have been recognised for their leadership skills and contribution to creating a healthier northern community.
SACS Award for Leadership
Department of Health website, Aboriginal Health, August 2011
The SACS Award for Leadership is an annual event that recognised outstanding leadership in the state government, local government and not-for-profit sectors. |
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Hospital works progressing
Whittlesea Review, 9 August 2011
Development at The Northern Hospital is still underway with the new front entrance to be completed in the coming months. |
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Ball game for awareness
Whittlesea Review, 9 August 2011
A bocce tournament held in Epping will help to raise awareness of organ and tissue donations within the community.
Bowled over
Northern Weekly, 2 August 2011
Dr Ben Wong, world bocce championship player Gino Montuoro, Dr Andrew Casamento and Bocce Federation of Australia president Ray Cher take time out for a game of bocce at The Northern Hospital in Epping, but it's all for a good cause.
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Specialist hepatitis services opened by Northern Health
Health Victoria, 19 August 2011
Northern Health will soon have specialised services dedicated to hepatitis and liver conditions to help patients living in Melbourne's north.
New service for hepatitis
Whittlesea Review, 2 August 2011
Specialised services dedicated to hepatitis and liver conditions will soon be available for patients in Melbourne's north. |
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Men in Melbourne's north look to their health
Health Victoria, July 2011
Many men avoid talking about their health. During International Men’s Health Week, however, men in Melbourne’s north were encouraged to speak about their health and lifestyle, share information and experiences and learn from each other.
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The good doc is enjoying his work
Whittlesea Leader, 2 August 2011
It's busy, it's demanding and often unpredictable, but that is the way The Northern Hospital Emergency Department doctor Stefan Herodotou likes it.
My Voice: Stefan Herodotou, emergency physician at The Northern Hospital
Northern Weekly, 26 July 2011
No two days the same for this Doc
Star News, 19 July 2011
In fact, patients have been seeing the face of Dr Stefan Herodotou for the past 30 years. The emergency physician last week celebrated his 30th anniversary at the hospital, which he began working at in 1981 when it was the Preston and Northcote Community Hospital.
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Rugged up for winter
Whittlesea Leader, 19 July 2011
Winter will be a little warmer for premature babies at The Northern Hospital, thanks to a generous donation and the beautiful needlework of a Whittlesea resident. |
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Showing they care
Whittlesea Leader, 19 July 2011
Northern Health marked national Aboriginal and Islander Day Obervance Committee (NAIDOC) Week by highlighting the people and services that help improve the health of all Australians. |
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Sometimes it's good to be in the red
Northern Weekly, 12 July 2011
Regular blood transfusion patient at The Northern Hospital Sami Kabaha is calling for people to give blood as part of Blood Donors Week starting July 17.
Kept alive by blood lifeline
Whittlesea Leader, 5 July 2011
You would never guess that 16-year-old Sami Kabaha, a volunteer lifesaver, football player and triathlete, depends on blood donations to keep him active and healthy.
Super Sami
Star News, 5 July 2011
At first glance, Sami Kabaha looks as ordinary as any other Year 11 student, hunched over his biology textbook and scribbling notes. But it’s the hospital chair, the nurses and the drip pumping blood into his body that makes Sami’s situation a little out of the ordinary. |
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Having a ball
Northern Weekly, 12 July 2011
Students from Epping Primary School show off their handmade decorations, which each year feature as the table centrepieces at The Northern Hospital's fund-raising dinner and auction.
Creative centrepieces catch the eye
Whittlesea Leader, 5 July 2011
Students at Epping Primary School are working hard to prepare the most creative centrepieces for The Northern Hospital's fund-raising dinner auction this month. |
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Interpretation is the operative word
Hume Weekly, 5 July 2011
Demand for interpreter services at Northern Health for patients who don't speak English has more than doubled over three years as Melbourne's north grows as a cultural melting pot. |
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Circus pays off
Whittlesea Leader, 28 June 2011
Epping Plaza has donated more than $10,000 to The Northern Hospital following a charity performance by the Great Moscow Circus. |
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Award for hospital
Whittlesea Leader, 28 June 2011
Medical record system recognised
E-North, 23 June 2011
The Northern Hospital has won a prestigious Sir Rupert Hamer Records Management Award for its semi-electronic scanned medical record system |
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Efforts sew warming
Whittlesea Leader, 21 June 2011
Nine Whittlesea women have made more than 70 winter woollies for premature babies born in Melbourne's north. |
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Breast the best a key message at Northern Health
Health Victoria Magazine, June 2011
National Mothering Week provided an opportunity for Northern Health to raise awareness of breastfeeding services. |
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North takes mums to their hearts
Health Victoria Magazine, June 2011
Northern Health has used Heart Week to encourage women to learn about their heart – its health and the risks of disease – and make small changes in lifestyle that can prevent problems.
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Northern Health falls prevention program goes global
Health Victoria Magazine, June 2011
Research and prevention programs developed by Northern Health to prevent falls are to be implemented in Asia. |
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Changing lives for better
Whittlesea Leader, 21 June, 2011
RASHMINDER Singh is living the great Australian dream. He has a fulfilling career as a nurse and his young family is living in the house he built two years ago in South Morang. |
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Another grand effort
Whittlesea Leader, 6 June, 2011
The annual dinner dance and auction hosted by Epping’s Josephine Minniti raised $25,000 for The Northern Hospital.
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Win for the Good Guys
Whittlesea Leader, 31 May 2011
THE generosity of The Good Guys Thomastown customers continues to go a long way to improving children’s stay at The Northern Hospital.
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Surgical Innovation
Whittlesea Leader, 31 May 2011
Prostate cancer patients in Melbourne's north have a shorter road to surgical recovery, thanks to a new procedure available at The Northern Hospital.
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Strategies to stamp out superbugs
Health Victoria Magazine, May 2011
Northern Health has implemented a range of strategies to combat superbugs and to prevent their spread.
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Putting the fun in fund-raising
Northern Weekly, 24 May 2011
Helen Walsh and Josie Minniti are showing off some of the goods up for auction at the fifth annual fund-raising dinner dance for The Northern Hospital.
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Driven for a decade to care for cancer sufferers
Whittlesea Leader, 17 May 2011
More than a decade on, Epping's Josephine Minniti's passion to improve the care of northern suburbs cancer patients is stronger than ever.
Fun in fund-raising
Whittlesea, Mernda, Doreen Star, 17 May 2011 Over the past 11 years, Josie Minniti has raised about $300,000 for The Northern Hospital and Austin Hospital.
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Health flagged
Whittlesea Review, 10 May 2011
New flags have been presented to The Northern Hospital.
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Funding shortfall for Northern Health
Northern Weekly, 10 May 2011 Northern Health will be forced to build a smaller academic research precinct after the project missed out on state funding in last week's budget. In the revised plans, the centre will have two floors rather than three.
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Whittlesea wins to the tune of $125m
Northern Weekly, 10 May 2011 More than $125 million will be invested in Whittlesea infrastructure thanks to the latest state budget.
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Skeleton's finger on pulse
Preston Leader, 10 May 2011
Whittlesea Leader, 17 May 2011
WHEN Northern Health chief executive Greg Pullen was approached to don a wig, horn-rim glasses and spend a day with his hospital colleagues — against his better judgment — he took the plunge.
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Nurses' runners now a shoe-in
Herald Sun, 6 May 2011 Nurses may be less footsore after an archaiac ban on the wearing of runners was lifted by one of the state's health services. Northern Health has updated is uniform policy to allow its 2500 nurses and allied health workers to wear runners at work.
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Funding boost a shot in the arm for hospital
Northern Weekly, 3 May 2011 Northern Hospital is expected to get a $24.5 million boost to its emergency department in the budget announcement today.
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State Budget: What's in it for Whittlesea
Whittlesea Leader, 3 May 2011
Whittlesea's Labor MPs say major projects in their electorates are in limbo as a result of last week’s State Budget.
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Community benefits
Whittlesea leader, 3 May 2011
The Great Moscow Circus raised more than $13,000 for the Northern Hospital and Whittlesea Helping Hand on its opening night at Epping last Thursday.
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Veterans' early start
Whittlesea Leader, 26 April 2011
Northern suburb's ANZAC Day commemorations got off to an impressive start last Tuesday when patients and staff at Bundoora Extended Care Centre laid wreaths in honour of fallen soldiers.
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Plaza home to big top
Whittlesea Leader, 19 April 2011
Roll up, roll up; the Great Moscow Circus is coming to town. The famous big top will come to life at Epping Plaza from Thursday, April 28, for a charity fundraiser and will thrill audiences until May 15. Proceeds from opening night will go to The Northern Hospital as well as the mayoral charity.
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Spotlight on kidney care
Health Victoria, April 2011
Northern Helath has marked World Kidney Day by highlighting healthy lifestyle choices and services available for patients living locally.
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Dulux initiative paints a pretty picture
Hume Leader, 12 April 2011
Whittlesea Leader, 12 April 2011
Preston Leader, 12 April 2011
Babies and children being treated at The Northern Hospital will benefit from home improvement projects by northern suburbs residents.
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Women make a difference
Whittlesea Review, 15 March 2011
Women working at Northern Health are making extraordinary achievements in a range of healthcare fields.
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Books to read and remember
Whittlesea Review, 8 March 2011
A woman’s passion for literacy will be a lasting gift to The Northern Hospital. |
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Graduates double their skills
Whittlesea Review, 8 March 2011
In an Australian first, Northern Health and Ambulance Victoria have formed an alliance to allow graduate nurses with ambulance qualifications to work in both areas when they finish university.
Leading the way
Whittlesea Leader, 1 March 2011
Two paramedics have joined the Whittlesea Ambulance Service in an Australian-first training program.
More choice to help medicine rookies
Hume Weekly, 1 March 2011
NURSING and ambulance graduates will have more career choices thanks to an Australia-first program.
Paramedics and nurses join forces
Health Victoria, March 2011
A partnership between Ambulance Victoria and Northern Health will allow graduates with nursing and ambulance qualifications to work in both areas when they finish university. The Inter-Professional Graduate Program (IPG) has begun with 10 participants. |
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Happy birthday
Whittlesea Review, 1 March 2011
When the Whittlesea Rotary Club marked the 106th birthday of Rotary last Wednesday, it decided to share the celebration with babies bron at The Northern Hospital on the same day. |
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Nurses high on care factor
Whittlesea Leader, 1 March 2010
The achievements of more than 80 nurses at a Northern Health graduation ceremony last month. |
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Help for cancer patients
Northern Weekly, 15 February 2011
Northern Health is in the process of permanently implementing Supportive Care, a pilot program referring patients to the appropriate cancer care. |
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A spark of kindness
Whittlesea Review, 8 February 2011
Former Northern Health volunteer Mary Spark celebrated reaching 100 on Tuesday, February 1, at her home with family and friends.
Plenty of Spark at 100
Preston Leader, 8 February 2011
Reservoir's Mary Spark is still giving to others at age 100. |
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Almost a sports team
Whittlesea Review, 8 February 2011
Eleven of our tiniest Australians were born at The Northern Hospital on Australia Day.
Busy day at The Northern
Whittlesea Leader, 8 February 2011
On January 26, doctors delivered 11 new babies at The Northern Hospital. |
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What an achievement
Whittlesea Review, 1 February 2011
The Northern Hospital has some very dedicated supporters and one has been recognised for his commitment to the northern community in the Australia Day Honours. |
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Connecting the community
Whittlesea Review, 1 February 2011
Northern Health's new community newsletter, Community Connect, was launched recently by Northern Health CEO Greg Pullen. |
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Bowel control fix
The Senior, February 2011
The first sacral nerve stimulation procedure in a Victorian public hospital has been performed at The Northern Hospital. |
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Weighty issues
Hume Weekly, 25 January 2011
Free basic health checks will be offered to Hume residents as part of national Healthy Weight Week. |
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Art of cheering up kids
Whittlesea Leader, 25 January 2011
Patients at The Northern Hospital's Children and Adolescent Health Unit were treated to a special delivery of art and craft supplies.
Locals helping locals
Whittlesea Review, 18 January 2011
The Good Guys, Thomastown delivered special gifts to patients being treated in The Northern Hospital's Children and Adolescent Health Unit (CAHU) last Thursday, January 13. |
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Health News
Hume Leader, 18 January 2011
Northern Health has launched a monthly community newsletter. |
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Nursing initiative pays off: Robynne Cooke has shown how quality of care can be improved
The Australian, 15 January 2011
A host of noxious behaviours have been identified as part of a culture of bullying within the nursing profession. These include backstabbing, belittling, withholding information and having one's accent ridiculed. Such experiences are considered to be a major reason nurses leave the profession, and thus a key factor contributing to ongoing staff shortages.
Nursing students and newly registered nurses are particularly vulnerable, a recent report in the Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing claims, with many subjected to such treatment during clinical placement.
But Robynne Cooke, chief nursing officer of Northern Health in Victoria, has vowed to leverage her leadership position to spur cultural change. |
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Follow your heart
Northern Weekly, 14 December 2010
Northern Health cardiologist Peter Barlis has been awarded a $200,000 training fellowsip to research new cardiac procedures for patients at The Northern Hospital. |
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Cardiac research grant for Northern Health cardiologist
Department of Health newsletter, February 2011
Northern Health cardiologist Associate Professor Peter Barlis has been awarded a National Health and Medical Research Council training fellowship to research new cardiac procedures for patients accessing services at The Northern Hospital.
Helping heart patients
Whittlesea Review, 14 December 2010
Associate Professor, Northern Health Cardiologist, Peter Barlis, has been awarded a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Training Fellowship to research new cardiac procedures for patients accessing cardiac service. |
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Dedicated staff
Whitlesea Review, 14 December 2010
Five Northern Health staff members have been awarded Northern Health Achievers' Awards for their commitment to delivering quality health care in the northern suburbs. |
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A carer recognised
Northern Weekly, 14 December 2010
After almost 30 years of experience in nursing, Liz Obersteller works tirelessly to help those living with the chronic illness diabetes, helping to educate patients and staff about the disease. |
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Healthy building
Whittlesea Leader, 30 November 2010
Building works began at Epping's Northern Hospital and is expected to go into the new year. |
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Good Guys help out sick kids
Whittlesea Leader, 30 November 2010
Whittlesea families can share their favourite children's stories and arts and craft supplies with children at The Northern Hospital this Christmas. |
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A place of their own
Whittlesea Review, 23 November 2010
Northern Health's Planned Activity Group and staff have spent months working on revamping the courtyard at Bundoora Extended Care Centre, and now they can finally sit back and enjoy their little slice of bliss.
See you in court(yard)
Northern Weekly, 23 November 2010
The Bundoora Extended Care Centre has opened a new courtyard after months of work by Northern Health's Planned Activity Group and staff. |
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A role model for nursing leadership
Nursing Review, 23 November 2010
Robynne Cooke is not a nurse to be trifled with. As chief nursing officer of the major healthcare network Northern Health, she has elevated nursing at the organisation to its rightful place - at board and executive level. |
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Labor offers healthy funding
Whittlesea Leader, 23 November 2010
LABOR has promised significant boosts to health across Whittlesea if re-elected.
Premier John Brumby promised $11 million to train 600 medical, nursing and allied health professionals at the new Northern Hospital training precinct and $4 million to build a Prevention and Recovery Care service for young people needing mental health treatment. |
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Nice work
Whittlesea, Mernda, Doreen Star; Hume Star; Wallan, Kilmore, Broadford Star, 23 November 2010
For Robynne Cooke, nursing is all about passion. As a 17-year-old, all Ms Cooke wanted to do was “help people and make a difference”.
Thirty years later, the Northern Health nurse is an executive director, medical and continuing care and chief nursing officer, and this year's recipient of the Deakin University and Health Super Leadership in Nursing and Midwifery award. |
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Pink for a cause
Whittlesea Review, 16 November 2010
The Northern Hospital's Breast Cancer Support Group reaised funds and awareness recently by selling pink ribbon cupcakes to support current and recovering breast cancer patients. |
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Nursing Northern Health
Whittlesea Review, 16 November 2010
Robynne Cooke, a Chief Nursing Officer at Northern Health, has won the Deaking University Health Super Leadership in Nursing and Midwifery Award for 2010. |
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Patients cut stress
Whittlesea Leader, 9 November 2010
Cancer patients are improving their quality of life and reducing stress through meditation sessions offered by The Northern Hospital. |
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Local ladies' day out
North Central Review, 9 November 2010
Amid the flurry of colourful hats and glamorous dresses, money was raised to help the charity CAN DO and More purchase six new chemotherapy chairs for Epping's Northern Hospital. |
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Running for a record
Whittlesea Leader, 26 October 2010
A record number pulled on their runners and took the 5km challenge to help raise money for The Northern Hospital. |
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Volunteering fills a void
Whittlesea Leader, 26 October 2010
Joan Avent has given 20 years of voluntary service to her community and plans to keep going for as long as possible. |
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Oaks Day out for charity
North Central Review, 26 October 2010
Kilmore Free Press, 22 October 2010
District charity CAN DO and More is hosting an Oaks Day fundraiser at Kilmore Trackside on Thursday, November 4. The event begins at noon and promises to be an elegant, exciting day out - complete with live music by Steve Lawson, prizes for the best dressed and a fashion show. |
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Group's final flourish
Preston Leader, 19 October 2010
The women of the Reservoir Auxiliary have gone out in style. After more than half a century raising money for vital northern medical services, the group held its final fundraiser last week, a fashion parade. |
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Further funding for the Northern
Whittlesea Review, 19 October 2010
The Northern Hospital is to receive $1.74 million of new equipment under the Victorian Department of Health Targeted Equipment Program.
Epping hospital welcomes funding boost
Whittlesea Leader, 19 October 2010
The Northern Hospital will get new equipment, thanks to the State Government. Health Minister Daniel Andrews promised last week $1.74 million for intravenous infusion pumps, anaesthetic machines, a laparoscopic tower to assist laparoscopic surgery and a transoesophageal cardiac ultrasound machine. |
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Fun Run to help hospital
Whittlesea Review, 12 October 2010
Hundreds of people will be joining in the 10th anniversary Meadowglen and YMCA Fun Run and Walk at the Meadowglen Athletics Stadium in Epping on Sunday, October 17, at 9:30am.
Fun way to get funds
Whittlesea Leader, 12 October 2010
Unity and teamwork will tossed out the window when Northern Health staff take each other on at the Meadowglen and YMCA Fun Run and Walk this Sunday. |
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New Maternity Ward
Whittlesea Review, 5 October 2010
The Northern Hospital has opened its new $2.5 million expansion to their maternity ward. |
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Join fun for a cause
Whittlesea Leader, 30 September 2010
Want to put your best foot forward for charity? Join hundreds of runners and walkers for the 10th anniversary Meadowglen and YMCA Fun Run and Walk, which will help raise funds to buy health equipment for Northern Health’s campuses. |
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Premmies progress at Northern Health
Whittlesea Review, 28 September 2010
Northern Health provides a range of services to help premature babies as they progress into childhood.
Special baby care
Hume Leader, 28 September 2010
Northern Health has highlighted its services in Craigieburn for premature babies during National Premmie Week. |
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Epping Auxiliary, excellent results
Whittlesea Review, 28 September 2010
The Epping Auxiliary has presented The Northern Hospital with further funding they have raised throughout the year. |
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Quick action vital
Whittlesea Leader, 21 September 2010
Northern Health has held a series of activities to help us think and act fast if we witness a stroke. |
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Take care of children
Whittlesea Review, 14 September 2010
National Child Protection Week began at The Northern Hospital with more than 100 people attending a Child Protection Study Day. |
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Taking the tour
Whittlesea Review, 14 September 2010
The Northern Hospital recently gave a local Chinese community group a tour to help them become familiar with the services available.
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Golden Guild
Hume Star, 14 September 2010
The Northern Hospital Knitting Guild has struck a landmark milestone after 32 years - with $100,000 worth of knitted and crocheted crafts donated towards fundraising activities for the hospital.
Knitters knit up $100,000
Whittlesea Review, 14 September 2010
The Northern Hospital Knitting Guild recently hit $100,000 of knitted and crocheted items donated for the Hospital's fundraising activities.
Funds stitched up
Whittlesea Leader, 14 September 2010
Stitches of a different kind have made an enormous contribution to The Northern Hospital. |
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A time to grieve
Whittlesea Review, 7 September 2010
The Northern Hospital's Multi Faith Chapel held its Grief Awareness Week recently. |
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Boost for help on ageing
Whittlesea Leader, 7 September 2010
Northern Health's Dr Natalie de Morton has been awarded a 2010 Churchill Fellowship (the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Churchill Fellowship) to further expand her work on physical ageing and mobility. |
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Speech Pathology Week
North Central Review, 31 August 2010
The Northern Hospital's Acute Speech Pathology Department is highlighting its use of videofluoroscopic x-ray equipment.
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Support for new mums
Whittlesea Review, 24 August 2010
This week is World Breastfeeding Week, an ideal time to raise awareness of Northern Health's Specialist Breastfeeding Service and the support available to mothers. |
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Eye see why now
Star Wallan-Kilmore-Broadford, 24 August 2010
In recognition of National Glaucoma Week, the community the community is reminded to keep their eyes healthy with a visit to Northern Health's vision and eye clinics. |
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New leaders for Northern Health
Whittlesea Review, 24 August 2010
The Northern Health's new Board Chairperson, Mr Stephen Black, held the first meeting for the 2010-2011 financial year last week. Mr Black was joined by new board members, Mr Ian Dunn and Mr Leigh Hocking. |
Good, Good Guys
Whittlesea Review, 17 August 2010
The Good Guys Thomastown, as part of their Local Giving Program, have launched their in-store Token Boxes, allowing the local community to have input into which charity their purchase will benefit.
The Good Guys Thomastown have nominated long-time 'Cause Partner' The Northern Hospital to be part of their in-store Token Box initiative. |
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Coming of Age
The Age, 14 August 2010
The relatively advanced dementia of "Joan" was still to be diagnosed before Broadmeadows Health Service nurse practitioner Cheryl Donohue visited today. |
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A healthy service
Whittlesea Leader, 17 August 2010
Health Network
Whittlesea Leader, 10 August 2010
The Northern Health Consumer Network was launched as part of the sixth annual Consumer Participation Week. |
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Help is on line
Whittlesea Leader, 10 August 2010
The Starlight Children’s Foundation and Optus announced the roll out of Livewire’s hospital program at the The Northern Hospital.
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The Northern goes to Rio
Whittlesea Review, 3 August, 2010
More than 500 guests joined members of the Northern Health Board and Executives for the Northern Hospital's 12th annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction.
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Good health for heroes
Whittlesea Review, 27 July 2010
As part of Veterans' Health Week, local veterans are being encouraged by Northern Health to enlist a balanced diet to live stronger and healthier lives. |
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Josie a fantastic fundraiser
Whittlesea Leader, 13 July, 2010
Almost 300 people grabbed their wallets and put on their dancing shoes to raise money for cancer services at The Northern Hospital on Saturday, 17 June.
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Trial pinpoints pain relief
Whittlesea Leader, 13 July, 2010
A three-year acupuncture trial is underway to provide pain relief for patients in The Northern Hospital’s Emergency Department.
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Funds come from fun
Whittlesea, Mernda, Doreen Star, 6 July, 2010
Dance aids Northern Hospital
Whittlesea Review, 6 July, 2010
WHITTLESEA residents Josie and Rino Minniti have raised $20,000 towards cancer services at the Northern Hospital.
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Cheryl first seniors nurse
Hume Leader, 5 July 2010
Macedon Ranges Leader, 5 July 2010
Nursing an award
Hume Star, 6 July 2010
BROADMEADOWS nurse Cheryl Donohue has been endorsed as the first Aged Care Nurse Practitioner for metropolitan Melbourne. |
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Sharing the joy of toys at library
Hume Weekly, 29 June, 2010
CRAIGIEBURN now has a resource library stuffed with toys and games so that Hume children can share play with a little extra help.
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A touch of tenderness
Hume Weekly, 29 June, 2010
BROADMEADOWS Health Service will be home to Melbourne's first aged care nurse practitioner. Cheryl Donohue, who has 25 years' experience, has been endorsed by the Nurses Board of Victoria. |
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Heart help on the way
Whittlesea, Mernda, Doreen Star, 18 May, 2010
THE State Government announced a $7.4 million boost to cardiac services at Northern Hospital last week. |
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Tiger champ helps out in Epping
Whittlesea Leader, 19 May, 2010
A TIGER was let loose at The Northern hospital kiosk last week.
Patients and staff were surprised to see Richmond midfielder Trent Cotchin behind the counter and pushing the kiosk trolley through the wards, volunteering his services.
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Special Visitor
Hume Weekly, 18 May, 2010
NORTHERN Hospital patient Craig Marshall got a surprise when Richmond midfielder Trent Cotchin paid him a visit. |
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Additions to pastoral services
Health Victoria, May 2010
Northern Health’s Pastoral Care Services has expanded with the first group of Muslim volunteers completing training. |
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Care patients remember Anzacs
Whittlesea Leader, 27 April, 2010
PATIENTS and staff bowed their heads in remembrance at an Anzac Day service at Bundoora Extended Care Centre last Tuesday.
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Mental Health Opening
Star, 23 March, 2010
PATIENTS will soon have access to an “absolutely vital” mental health facility with double the beds at the Northern Hospital.
The new 25-bed mental health unit opened last week, with the existing inpatient unit set for an upgrade, to bring a total 50 beds for mental health patients in the City of Whittlesea, Hume and Mitchell Shire areas.
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Mental health beds double
Hume Weekly, 24 March, 2010
A NEW 25-bed mental health unit has opened at the Northern Hospital in Epping.
At the opening of the $17.23million venue on March 13, Mental Health Minister Lisa Neville also announced an extra $1.4million would be spent to upgrade the 25-bed adult acute mental health inpatient unit. |
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Craigieburn takes the lead
Hume Weekly, 2 March, 2010
A RECORD number of babies were born at the Northern Hospital in Epping last year, with most new mums and dads from Craigieburn.
During a visit to the hospital last week, Health Minister Daniel Andrews announced $298,534 funding for the maternity ward. |
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Bring on the babies
Hume Leader, 2 March, 2010
The Northern Hospital has received almost $300,000 from the State Government for new maternity ward equipment to cope with a continuing baby boom.
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Northern Hospital maternity ward receives funding boost
Whittlesea Leader, 5 March, 2010
The Northern Hospital has received almost $300,000 from the State Government for new maternity ward equipment to cope with a continuing baby boom. |
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Interns at the heart of hospital growth
Hume Weekly, 26 January, 2010
MALAYSIAN student Azni Wahab is among a record number of 38 interns who began work at the Northern Hospital last week to help serve the Hume community. |
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Smokers banned at Northern Health sites
Northcote Leader, 18 January, 2010
SMOKERS at Northern Health sites will be forced to butt out from this week under a new smoke-free policy across its five campuses.
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