September 2021
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Successful move into Ward 18
Ward 14 has completed its successful move into Ward 18 at Northern Hospital Epping in the Main Ward Block. The move forms part of Stage 2 of the Northern Hospital Expansion Project. Jacqui Harper, Ward 18 Nurse Unit Manager, said the completed move was “such a relief for all staff.” “The move to Ward 18 now gives us a settled feeling. Although it took a bit of planning and time for renovations, staff really love the new space,” Jacqui said. “When the other wards in the Main Ward Block moved, Ward 18 was closed to have the carpet removed and…
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Message from the Chief Executive
Dear Northern Health staff, As we continue through this extended lockdown, I am checking in with you to acknowledge the challenges we are all experiencing right now. These include the ongoing disruptions to our work, new procedures, increased PPE measures and other constant changes. Interactions can be more difficult as PPE can mean we don’t get to interact with our colleagues as much as we would like to and not seeing our patient’s faces, and them not seeing ours, makes communication harder. More work is being completed virtually rather than face to face. For many of us, there have also been…
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A Fruitful Dry July
They came together. Twenty-three individuals – staff members, our partners, a cancer patient and her daughter. Each with a different personal reason. All sharing a common goal. To make a difference to patients with cancer. To them, their sacrifice didn’t compare to that of the people who would ultimately benefit from their efforts. While they went ‘Dry’ for a good cause, they reaped many other rewards. Firstly, they tripled last year’s effort, raising a grand total of $31,199. Secondly, they finished seventh (out of 100) on the overall leader board. And most importantly, they raised enough money to purchase another…