2020
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 –