2022
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Dermatologist Aaron Robinson on Skin Cancer: Know your ABCDE signs
Summer is the hottest season of the year, when the days are long, and temperatures soar. During this time, our skin gets exposed to the sun more frequently, and if not protected, can result in significant skin damage. It is very important that we are all aware of the potential risks of sun damage. Knowing
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Captain Starlight visits the Children’s Ward
Today, the Starlight Children’s Foundation launched ‘Planet Starlight’ at Northern Health. Planet Starlight complements the Starlight Children’s Foundation physical presence in hospitals across the country by offering a digital alternative, connecting hospitalised kids with the child-led magic of Captain Starlight anytime, anywhere. Captain Starlight visited our Children’s Ward, bringing with them bubble wands and musical instruments
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Nurse Practitioners: The essential difference
“As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul, and body of our patients, their families, and ourselves. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou This is Nurse Practitioner Week. The theme this year is, ‘Nurse Practitioners, the essential difference
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Northern Health staff celebrating years of service
Today, Northern Health celebrated the achievements of our long-serving staff as part of the 2022 Staff Service Awards. Four hundred and forty-nine staff were recognised for achieving between 10 and 45 years of service, with many of our staff providing dedicated service since the days of PANCH and across our mental health sites. Combined, these
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Lending a hand with Mental Health
As construction of the new Mental Health building continues at Northern Hospital Epping, there are also some other exciting works in progress. This year, Northern Health Foundation partnered with Lendlease, a globally integrated real estate group, focusing on development and construction, to deliver a fundraising initiative which will continue to support mental health in our
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Get to know: Ishmeet Singh
Ishmeet Singh has just completed three months in the role of Director, Procurement Service at Northern Health. He brings more than 20 years of experience to this role, having previously worked in procurement and supply chain services across tertiary education (RMIT) and manufacturing (Ford). For the past five years, Ishmeet has been the Deputy Director,
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Professor Hamish Ewing: Interesting times
When Professor Ewing was appointed as the inaugural Associate Professor of Surgery at PANCH, a storeroom was hastily converted into an office for him. It was thought that the small doorway would not be wide enough to accommodate the large oak desk he wished to bring, so it was enlarged to two full length glass
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It’s Snakebite Season
As the weather begins to warm up in Victoria, snakes are becoming increasingly active and putting both humans and pets at risk of snakebites. Knowing what to do if you or someone you are with is bitten, is critical. Most snakebites are treatable and can be managed effectively. Today, we sat down with Associate Professor