2022
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Recognising elder abuse
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – a day to voice opposition to any abuse and suffering inflicted on older people. Elder abuse is mistreatment of an older person that has been committed by someone with whom the older person has a relationship of trust with, such as a partner, family member, friend
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Men’s Health Week
International Men’s Health Week is celebrated every year in the middle of June. It is an important opportunity to highlight the importance of men’s health, and to promote and support the health and wellbeing of men and boys in our communities. The theme of Men’s Health Week 2022 is Building Healthy Environments for Men and Boys –
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NAIDOC WEEK ’22: Our theme and Quiz
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of
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Generous donations supporting our patients
Northern Health has recently received important equipment to continue providing high level care to our patients. We take this opportunity to thank our supporters for their contributions through the Northern Health Foundation. The Batten Foundation generously funded the purchase of three Panda Warmers for our Northern Hospital Epping Birthing Suite. “We are very appreciative of
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Smooth transition to a new Data Centre
Transitioning to a new Data Centre at the best of times is no easy task. Doing so during COVID Peak required not only contending with an enhanced COVID response structure, but also careful coordination between Capital Development and Engineering. The fact that this was achieved without any impact on business, is testament to the seamless
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VVED featured on Sunrise
It was a busy Friday last week for the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) team, with the service featured on Sunrise, Channel 10 News and ABC Radio. Dr Loren Sher, Clinical Director VVED and Hayley Gray, Nurse Unit Manager, were up bright and early to explain how the service works, and the plans for future
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It’s the day for Crazy Socks!
Today is Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day, dedicated to breaking down the stigma around mental health in doctors. On this day, held every year on the first Friday of June, doctors and their colleagues wear their craziest socks to encourage conversations around mental health. Dr Dean Pritchard, Emergency Physician and Senior Medical Staff Association (SMSA)
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Q&A with David Calvo, Chief Information Officer
Today, we chat with David Calvo, Chief Information Officer, who has been in this post for just over three months. What’s your coffee order? I don’t drink coffee… Yeah… I know… How is it that live in the coffee capital of the world, but don’t drink it? I’m one of those weird ones. Orange juice