2022
-
Don’t forget to sign up for Dry July
There is only one week left to sign up for Dry July. The Northern Health Foundation is once again taking part in this fundraising initiative. The aim is to raise money to refurbish the outdoor area in Ward 3 at Northern Hospital Epping, that will soon become the Palliative Care Unit (PCU). Currently, the PCU
-
From Syria to Northern Health
This week is Refugee Week, a chance to highlight aspects of the refugee experience and to provide the community with an insight into what it is like to be a refugee. For Wadeed Salboud, coming to Australia from Syria was the right move for his family. Despite the fear of the unknown in a new
-
Why choose Northern Health?
Our emergency and critical care staff recently featured in a video to promote their areas and help recruit new talent to Northern Health. So, what makes Northern Health special? It’s the people that work here. As Teneille Holland, Critical Nurse Unit Manager, Emergency Department, states, “The teamwork is amazing. I miss it when I’m not
-
Safe pregnancy journey for refugee women
This week is Refugee Week, a chance to highlight aspects of the refugee experience and to provide the community with an insight into what it is like to be a refugee. One of the ways we help refugees feel connected to their community is through a Group Pregnancy Care (GPC) program, known as the Happy
-
Autism is a difference not a disability
Autistic Pride Day was celebrated on 18 June. One of the most significant aspects of the day is that it was run by autistic people themselves. Autistic Pride Day is represented by the rainbow infinity symbol. This symbol is intended to represent the diversity of autistic people and the infinite possibilities and variations within the
-
Northern Health Gender Equality Action Plan
Everyone, regardless of gender or intersectional characteristics, has the right to be recognised, celebrated and supported. In December 2021, Northern Health completed a workplace gender audit, and submitted audit findings to the Commission for Gender Equality. Subsequently, Northern Health’s Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025 (the Action Plan) was developed. The plan outlines our approach to
-
Pop-up staff flu vaccination clinic
A pop-up staff flu vaccination clinic has been set up in the front foyer reception at Northern Hospital Epping for the convenience of our staff. The clinic opened yesterday and will run every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, for the next four weeks. It will be open between 8 am to 4.30 pm each day, and
-
Dr Stefan Herodotou awarded Medal of the Order of Australia
Congratulations to Dr Stephanos (Stefan) Herodotou who has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours. This prestigious honour is in recognition of Stefan’s many decades of service to medicine, and to the Cypriot community of Victoria. Stefan was nominated by fellow Emergency Physician, Dr Peter Bailey.