2023
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Get to know: Courtney Lowry
#WeAreNorthern As we celebrate International Nurses Day today, we meet Courtney Lowry, Director of Operations, Women’s and Children’s. Q: Today is International Nurses Day. What significance does this day have for you? A: For me, International Nurses Day is a time to take a moment to recognise the passion, dedication and contribution of, not only
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Northern Health Foundation raises over $74,000 for research
On Saturday, 6 May, Northern Health Foundation hosted its first major fundraising event since the beginning of the pandemic – The Northern Health Foundation Fundraising Gala, in the stunning Plaza Ballroom on Collins Street, Melbourne. The event showcased the incredible work being undertaken at Northern Health and highlighted the brilliance and innovation that stems from
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Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards
This morning, Northern Health virtually hosted the Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards to celebrate and acknowledge the amazing work of our staff. We had an outstanding response from our staff, with a number of nominations received across seven categories. Today’s ceremony awarded winners from 2023 Quarter 1 (January – March). Siva Sivarajah, Chief Executive, opened the
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We Are Northern: This is the Concierge Service team
Yesterday, 8 May 2023, we farewelled our Concierge Service from all Northern Health campuses. As we reach the stage of the pandemic where public health directives and community expectations continue to wind down, it is time to reduce our centralised hospital entry screening in line with updated government guidelines. Concierge was first implemented at Northern
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Rapid Access Atrial Fibrillation Clinic
The Cardiovascular Ambassador Project involves 20 participating health services and hospitals, including Northern Health, to improve the quality of cardiac care delivered to patients, and reduce unplanned hospital readmissions. Participating hospitals have received funding by Safer Care Victoria for a cardiovascular liaison nurse to plan, lead, implement and coordinate appropriate multifaceted interventions for each site’s
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Get to know: Kiri Platek
#WeAreNorthern Today is International Day of the Midwife and to mark the day, we meet Kiri Platek, Clinical Midwife Specialist Q: Tell us about your current role at Northern Health? A: My role at Northern Health is as a Clinical Midwife Specialist. I work solely in the Maternity Assessment Centre, caring for and supporting women,
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My month in Quality
Tessa Bruno is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Ward 19 and in the Plastics Wound Clinic. She spends her days working on the floor, interacting with patients and their families, and providing safe, kind and together care to the community. She recently completed a month-long secondment with Quality and Safety, where she took on the
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May is Innovation Month
Have an idea but don’t know where to start? Trying to get some improvements off the ground but keep facing barriers? Let’s get them moving! May is your month! The Transformation Team is focused on fostering and supporting innovation at Northern Health. Innovation is defined as having the creative idea plus having the skills and