2021
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How to stay safe, kind – and cool
The heat is on! As we deal with another sweltering day, here are some tips on staying safe in this heat – some more imaginative than others. To start with, stay hydrated the right way. Too much alcohol or caffeine as we know tends to raise body temperature – yes, that includes iced coffee. So,
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Erin Edwards: Allied Health Aboriginal Cadetship
The Aboriginal Cadet program is an opportunity for allied health students who identify as Aboriginal to work with the allied health team to develop key clinical skills around patient interactions and to develop an understanding of working within the public health network. Kym Patterson, Associate Director, Allied Health says, “Cadetships are a valued way for
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World-leading research into COVID-19 treatment
Professor Don Campbell, Northern Health’s Director of Hospital without Walls Program, is pioneering a new trial into COVID-19 treatment. Northern Health recently welcomed the Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy, The Hon. Jaala Pulford, to announce a $4.2 million grant for University of Melbourne and Monash University to establish a six-month clinical
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End of year message: From the Chief Executive
2021 was another challenging year for Northern Health and our community due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the uncertainty and challenges, I am proud of the dedication and professionalism of our staff in continuing to provide care for our patients. Whilst working under immense pressure, Northern Health staff exemplified our values of safe, kind and
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Shining staff of Northern Health
This quarter’s Shine Awards have been awarded to staff members or teams from Support Services who role model Northern Health’s values of safe, kind and together. The awards are presented under three different categories to people who have demonstrated one of Northern Health’s values. The Safety Award, was presented to Almasa Julardzija and Tonia Scuteri,
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Allied Health COVID-19 Navigators starting
The Allied Health COVID-19 Navigators Program has started this week, aiming to assist with discharges of COVID-positive patients across Northern Hospital Epping. Rachel Ellis, Clinical Lead Physiotherapy and Project Co-Lead for the COVID-navigator service, explained the navigators will be working both in the Emergency Department and in the COVID-19 wards, working closely with the disciplinary
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Length of Service Awards 2021
Yesterday, Northern Health’s Length of Service Awards ceremony for 2021 was held virtually. More than 400 staff were celebrated for achieving between 10 and 45 years of dedicated service. Siva Sivarajah, Chief Executive, opened the ceremony, acknowledging all our staff for their great work. “We thank our hardworking and dedicated staff who are on the
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Tya Fry: Indigenous Allied Health Professional of the Year
Tya Fry, one of our Occupational Therapists at Northern Health, was announced as the Indigenous Allied Health Professional of the Year at the Annual National Indigenous Allied Health Awards held virtually on Friday, 3 December. This event was hosted by Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) where members came together online to celebrate the work of