2023
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Triumphant Seven: Conquering the Primary Written Exam in Emergency Medicine
In a remarkable display of dedication and expertise, seven exceptional trainees at Northern Hospital Epping have achieved a significant milestone in their medical careers and successfully passed the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) Primary Exam – the first hurdle for emergency medicine trainees to advance in their training. The exam tests student’s knowledge and
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It’s a wrap – Northern Health is live with the EMR!
Northern Health is celebrating a huge milestone – in just two weeks, we went live with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) at Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, and Craigieburn Centre! In our rollout, we have included device integration including ECG management, results and orders, clinical documentation and medication management for inpatients and specialist
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Get To Know: Tilak Weerasiri
#WeAreNorthern Meet Tilak Weerasiri, Consultant Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Northern Health. Q: Firstly, what’s your coffee order? My usual coffee order is a standard latte, I’m not very adventurous when it comes to coffee. Q: Why and how did you choose your specialty? I actually fell into obstetrics. My main aim after graduation was Country General Practice which
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Northern Imaging Victoria – Coming soon!
Medical Imaging, encompassing diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology and nuclear medicine, will become an inhouse service under the banner of Northern Imaging Victoria (NIV) from 5 October, 2023. Radiology services are currently provided at three Northern Health campuses; Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital and Bundoora Centre, and will all transition to NIV on this date. “Since
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Dementia Action Week: Act now for a dementia-friendly future
Dementia Action Week (18 – 24 September) encourages everyone to take a few simple actions to create a dementia-friendly future for all Australians. Dementia is the umbrella term for a number of neurological conditions, of which the major symptom is a decline in brain function. Dementia is a disease symptom and is not a normal
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We are Northern: This is the Pain Management Service
The Northern Health Pain Management Service runs across Bundoora Centre and Broadmeadows Hospital. It provides diagnosis, management, and review of persistent pain conditions for patients in the north. It is a lifeline for individuals who continue to experience debilitating pain, despite seeking conventional medical and community care. The program works assist clients in managing their
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R.E.A.C.H. out for patient safety
World Patient Safety Day (WPSD), observed annually on 17 September, aims to raise global awareness about patient safety and calls for solidarity and united action by all countries and international partners to reduce patient harm. The day is one of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global public health days, and brings together patients, families, carers,
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Northern Hospital Epping is fully live with the EMR!
Today marks the last day of Northern Health’s official EMR go live. The last wards to go live at Northern Hospital Epping were Wards 3, 8, 22, and 23. Dialysis at Epping, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn also went live with the EMR today. Thanks to the EMR super users and clinical transition team, we had a