2018
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Breaking Through the Barriers: Family Violence Forum
Family violence is a prevalent health issue in our community and Northern Health is committed to improving response to family violence for our patients and staff. On Friday 23 November, we will host our first ‘Breaking Through the Barriers’ Forum, focussing on practical ways professionals can be more supportive, approachable, and effective in supporting people when
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Innovation at its best: Justine Slattery
Justine Slattery, Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist at Northern Health, recently received the award for ‘Innovation’ at our inaugural Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards. Justine was nominated by Associate Director Speech Pathology, Audiology & Orthoptics, Emma Beer, for her continuous learning and development of best practices in the Neonatal Unit (NNU) and children services. She has implemented
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Melbourne Victory visits Northern Hospital
It was an exciting sports day at Northern Health yesterday, with Melbourne Victory players Lawrence Thomas and Kosta Barbarouses, visiting the Children’s Ward to surprise passionate soccer fans. Visits like these bring smiles and joy to the sick children at Northern Hospital Epping. The kids and players exchanged soccer tips and laughs, and received signed
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Making healthcare better for refugees and asylum seekers
Over the past few years, we have welcomed a large influx of refugees and asylum seekers to Melbourne’s north. In 2017 alone, we welcomed approximately 3,500 new refugee arrivals in the Hume/Whittlesea area. We know the tragedy, disruption, trauma and torture that underpin the experiences of these people before they arrive in Australia. Many start
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Pressure Injury Awareness Week
This week is Pressure Injury Awareness Week at Northern Health. Pressure injuries (also known as bed sores) are areas of damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by constant friction or pressure. They occur in bony areas such as the heels, elbows and back of the head. Pressure injuries are considered one of the
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Bev Carman’s Oaks Day Luncheon
Kilmore Trackside was a sea of florals and fascinators yesterday for Bev Carman’s Annual Oaks Day Luncheon. The stylish ladies of Kilmore put on their best frocks for a day of delicious food, great company and fundraising for a good cause, with all proceeds from the day helping to fund research at Northern Health. Executive
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It takes a village: Koori Cuddlers at Northern Health
‘It takes a village to raise a child’, goes the African proverb, which nicely describes the Koori Maternity Service Program at Northern Health. The program pairs babies from families unable to be with their baby, with an aunt or guardian figure from the Aboriginal community. Donna Wright, Gunditjmara woman, was at work when she received
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Movember: The movement for men’s health
The month of November is all about highlighting men’s health through the ‘Movember’ movement. The Movember initiative aims to raise awareness and make a difference in men’s health, particularly addressing prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Prostate cancer rates are expected to double in the next 15 years, while testicular cancer rates