2022
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ISS Global CEO visits Northern Health
Yesterday, Northern Health hosted Jacob Aarup-Andersen, ISS A/S Global CEO. ISS A/S is a global facilities management company based in Denmark and is the provider of hospitality services at Northern Health. Jacob became the CEO of ISS A/S in 2020 and has since launched a new strategy referred to as ‘One ISS’, designed to make
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Inspired Researcher: Sanjeevan Muruganandan
This week is Research Week, when we celebrate our many inspired researchers at Northern Health. In our story yesterday, Professor Peter Brooks AM, Research Lead here at Northern Health, highlighted the many research studies our staff are involved in. Dr Sanjeevan Muruganandan features prominently in this list. Dr Sanjeevan Muruganandan, Northern Health lung specialist and
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Research Week 2022: Inspired Researchers
This is Research Week, when we celebrate our many inspired researchers at Northern Health. As Professor Peter Brooks, Research Lead, says in our story today, “it highlights the quality of research projects occurring across the spectrum, that are being driven by an increasing number of our Northern Health staff.” Once again this year, Research Week is
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Bringing research into practice
Research Week at Northern Health annually showcases a range of local and innovative research projects and presentations from research leaders around the world. One of the objectives of Research Week, says Faye Zaibak, Director of Research Operations, is to showcase our home grown talent and show how “Northern Health is meeting our community needs and
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Targeting rehab patients
A program targeting more intensive rehabilitation for patients is being trialled at Northern Hospital Epping. The Targeted Acute Rehabilitation Program (TARP) aims to provide targeted and more intensive rehabilitation in the acute setting for patients flagged for GEM or rehab, with the hope of discharging patients directly home and avoiding a subacute admission. The program
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From theatre to ICU: Nursing secondment
When the second wave of COVID-19 took hold in Victoria in late 2020, theatre nurse, Ruby Dadd, pivoted to work in our ICU temporarily to assist her colleagues amid increasing cases. Ruby says she was initially anxious, however, thought it would be an amazing learning opportunity, and would allow her to obtain a new set
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National Advance Care Planning Week
This week is National Advance Care Planning Week (21-27 March). To mark the occasion, James Watt, the Program Manager for Advance Care Planning at Northern Health, spoke with one of his patients, Else Tombs, to find out her reasons for writing an Advance Care Directive. Else is a strong voice for the benefits of Advance
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Harmony Week: Everyone belongs
Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s diverse multiculturalism, and recognises inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. Harmony Week is celebrated during the week that incorporates 21 March – Harmony Day – which is the United Nations International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Nearly half of all Australians were born