October 2023
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Research Week 2023: It’s a wrap!
Northern Health Research Week has concluded for another year. This week-long event united clinicians, researchers and academics, allowing them to shine a spotlight on their remarkable work. One word resonated throughout the event – ‘translation’. Nowhere was this more vividly brought to life than in the dynamic poster blitz sessions. In this distinctive format, our research came alive within the hospital’s walls, engaging peers, colleagues, and most importantly, our community. It was heartening to see curious members of the public gravitating towards these lively gatherings, eager to listen to captivating presentations and take home valuable insights. Thursday’s Medical Grand Rounds…
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Final Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards for 2023
This morning, Northern Health hosted its fourth and final Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards for 2023, virtually coming together to honour and appreciate the exceptional contributions of our devoted staff. Once more, we were overwhelmed by the remarkable participation of our staff, receiving numerous nominations spanning across seven categories. Jade Ralston, Acting Executive Director, People and Culture, opened the ceremony by acknowledging the incredible work of our staff across the health service. “As this is the final Quarterly Awards Ceremony for 2023, I would like to acknowledge all of the deserving staff who have received awards or been nominated by their…
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Get to know: Scott Bell
October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Scott Bell is a Lead Peer Support Worker/Consumer Consultant at our North West Area Mental Health Service (NWAMHS) in Moreland/Merri-Bek. Peer Support workers are an important part of our Lived Experience Workforce. Their ‘lived’ expertise and insights help others access our services. Scott is also a musician. Q: Scott, let’s start with your favourite genre of music? Any type of 90’s grunge or the desert/stoner rock movement in late 80’s. Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Fu Man Chu, Kyuss are some of my favourite bands. Q: Favourite tune to relax? Some Texas style blues with some deep Stevie…
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Professor Peter Brooks AM: Academic, Researcher and Clinician
To do justice to a career as extensive and illustrious as that of Professor Peter Brooks AM, one would require much more than a column of this size. Having published over 400 papers over the past five decades, Peter’s curriculum vitae reads more like a medical journal than a resume, and that is the condensed version. Professor Peter Brooks AM MD FRACP is an extraordinary academic figure who has made significant contributions to the fields of education and research. With his immense knowledge, passion, and dedication, he has become a respected authority in his numerous areas of expertise. After graduating…
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Occupational Therapy Week: Unity through Community
This week, we celebrate all the Occupational Therapists (OT) employed at Northern Health. The theme this year is ‘Unity through Community’. This is also Mental Health Awareness Month and today we showcase occupational therapists working in our Mental Health Division. Occupational therapists are employed in a variety of roles including: Clinicians (Grade 1 to Grade 4 general roles) and Clinical Specialist roles Clinical Educators Professional Leaders (Chiefs) Research translation Operational management Projects and service development This is what they have to say: “I believe occupational therapists brings a vital perspective to the mental health field. Our holistic and practical…
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Delivering Better Connected Care for Melbourne’s Outer North
Kilmore District Health and Northern Health boards welcome the Victorian Government’s approval for the two health services to unite as an amalgamated service. The new service will officially begin on 1 November 2023. Under the new structure, Kilmore District Health will become a campus of Northern Health, joining its existing network of services across Craigieburn, Bundoora, Broadmeadows, Epping, Mill Park, Preston and Mernda. While under the Northern Health brand, the service itself will be known as Kilmore District Hospital. This voluntary amalgamation builds upon the existing partnership between the two services which has been jointly serving the community of Mitchell…
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Working together to keep everyone safe
Every October, Safe Work Australia runs National Safe Work Month – a national campaign to raise awareness of occupational health and safety (OH&S). The main objective of National Safe Work Month is to encourage all individuals and organisations to prioritise safety in the workplaces and to work towards reducing the number of work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities. We all understand that safety and wellbeing are important and how it impacts everyone, even beyond the workplace. Please refer to this iNews article for the views of some staff on what OH&S means to them. Everyone has a part to play to…
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Research Week: The Inspired Researchers are back!
It is that time of year again, when we celebrate research at Northern Health. It seems such a long time since the last one and a lot of things have changed. Northern Health looks different, with a new mental health building. We are now digital with the new EMR, and we have just welcomed radiology in house. On the research side, we have a new Director of Research, Nik Zeps, a new Research Operations Manager, Justine Ellis and a new research structure with a Research Executive Committee and a research advisory group. And through all of that change, our researchers…