December 2020
-
Gillian Walters: 40 years of service
Gillian Walters, Specialist Clinics at Northern Hospital, received an award for 40 years of service at Northern Health, recently. Gillian has worked at Northern Health for 40 years. She commenced working in the Victorian Plastic Surgery Unit at PANCH on 3 March 1980, after completing her enrolled nurse training in 1979. In 1987, she commenced working in a split role as Enrolled Nurse and Clerical in Wound Clinic at PANCH, and, to this day, Gillian still works in Wound Clinic, as well as providing clerical support to Specialist Clinics, at Northern Hospital. Gillian’s career started in August 1978 when she…
-
And the winner is… Christmas Decorating Competition!
The Northern Health Annual Christmas Decorating Competition was on again in 2020. After a challenging year, staff were encouraged to deck Northern Health’s halls with COVIDSafe cheer! By decorating work areas, staff have brought much joy and delight to our patients, visitors and their families. Once again, our Christmas decorating competition has attracted numerous creative entries across our Northern Health’s campuses. Northern Health judges, Debra Bourne, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Williamson, Executive Director, Public Affairs and Foundation, Grant Taylor, Site Director Broadmeadows Hospital and Craigieburn, and Kirralee Jensen, Acting Site Director, Bundoora Centre, visited sites to judge the wonderful…
-
“Do your reindeer eat candy canes?” ISS Christmas Appeal
Four year old Luca, pictured above, had been waiting all year to ask Santa this question. Much to his disappointment, he had to be admitted to our Children’s Ward before Christmas. Santa (after some persuasion), decided to drop in to see Luca and all those in our Children’s Ward and make sure they got to enjoy Christmas, just like other children. For the fourth year running now, ISS Facility Services have made a difference to children unable to spend Christmas with their families, with their annual Christmas Appeal. Over the four years, over 600 children and their grateful parents have…
-
Swee Khor: 45 years of service
At the latest Length of Service Awards, Swee Khor was one of the two staff who received an award for 45 years of service. Swee came to Australia to study nursing as soon as she finished high school. The motivation for nursing came from her family. When she was younger, her sister was admitted to hospital for acute appendicitis which required urgent surgery. “Whilst visiting her in the hospital, I observed the excellent care and reassurance provided by the nursing staff during her hospital stay. I believe this inspired me to pursue a career in nursing,” she said. “I came…
-
Find out who’s driving away in a new car this Christmas!
The wait is finally over! The stunning Toyota Corolla Hybrid that has been on display in the Northern Hospital foyer since July has an owner! And the winner is… Tatijana K! (Ticket No. 2788) Proudly donated by major sponsor, Maxxia, the brand new Toyota Corolla Hybrid Hatch is valued at over $30,000. Despite many challenges this year due to the pandemic, the 2020 Northern Health Foundation Major Raffle has proven a huge success – raising an amazing $76,000! All proceeds from the raffle will go towards the purchase of state of the art intestinal ultrasounds (IUS) technology for our gastroenterology…
-
2019-20 Northern Health Annual Meeting and Open Access Board Meeting
In mid-December, we hosted the 2019-20 Northern Health Annual Meeting and Open Access Board Meeting. The Northern Health Board and Executive were virtually joined by members of our community, including consumers, primary care partners, volunteers and staff, to hear about Northern Health’s highlights and achievements over the past 12 months. “2020 has been an unusual and challenging year for Northern Health – and indeed for our entire community,” said Jennifer Williams AM, Board Chair. “The past 12 months have been filled with successes and challenges, from bushfires to a global pandemic. I am proud of the way that Northern Health…
-
Intern education 2020 successfully completed
After an unprecedented year, last week marked the completion of intern education for 2020. Susie Sangas, Medical Education Manager, explained the intern year commenced middle of January, preceding a week of orientation. “I remember how lovely it was for the team to meet the 43 new interns. We could sense their excitement and trepidation as they were starting the beginning of the rest of their career. No one would have predicted what was about to happen. On Sunday, 3 January 2021, our interns will complete their internship. Most of them have chosen to stay at Northern Health to complete an…
-
Congratulations to Length of Service Awards recipients
Northern Health’s Length of Service Awards ceremony was held virtually this morning, celebrating staff who have been with us from 10 – 45 years. Siva Sivarajah, Chief Executive, opened the ceremony, saying our Service Awards look a little different, as have many of our other activities this year. “What a year this has been – the year that the world faced its biggest public health challenge in 100 years. COVID-19 has changed the way we work, the way we interact and the way we provide care. And through the challenges and triumphs, it is more important now than ever before…