March 2024
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MRFF grant funding for falls
A project led by the University of Western Australia, with La Trobe University and Northern Health as key partners has received $1.4 million in funding, through the Medical Research Future Fund (MFF). Northern Health Chief Investigators include Associate Professor Adam Semciw and Dr Hazel Heng, Allied Health Research Leads, La Trobe University and Northern Health.
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Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards 2024
This morning, Northern Health hosted its very first Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards for 2024, virtually coming together to honour and appreciate the exceptional contributions of our devoted staff. We were overwhelmed by the remarkable participation of our staff, receiving numerous nominations spanning across seven categories. Michelle Fenwick, Executive Director, People and Culture, opened the ceremony
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Standard 6 – What you need to know
Each week in the lead up to Accreditation, Northern Health will focus on a different Standard. You will hear from the Chairs of each Standard Committee on what you need to know. This week we spoke to Lora Davies, Divisional Director, Sub-Acute Services & Access, about Standard 6: Communicating for Safety. What is this standard
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Get to know: Vanessa Leonard-Roberts
#WeAreNorthern Meet Vanessa Leonard-Roberts, Emergency Nurse Practitioner. Q: What is your coffee order? A: Skinny latte, but actually I prefer rooibos tea. It’s an African tea, full of antioxidants and caffeine free. Q: What does a day at work look like for yourself as an Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner? A: The ED is