April 2024
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Get to know: Nivein Yenis
#WeAreNorthern Meet Nivein Yenis, Clinical Trials Pharmacist Lead, Northern Hospital Epping. Q: What is your coffee order? A: Skinny Latte, extra hot 😊 Q: You are known as ‘Mother of Pharmacy” amongst your colleagues. Tell us why? A: Firstly, I would like to thank my colleagues for giving me the title of the “Mother of Pharmacy”. This title is not just a recognition of my role, but a reflection of the bond we have built as a team in the Pharmacy Department. In my role, I’ve strived to cultivate an environment where each member is supported and empowered.…
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Funding for health navigation training
In 2022, Northern Health, in partnership with Swinburne University and Medibank, were successful in obtaining a Workforce Training and Innovation Fund (WTIF) grant from the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions for close to $2.4 million to create a new Certificate III in Community Services (Health Navigation). In a 2022 policy brief on patient navigators, the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlighted key programs globally where peer health navigators have not only overcome barriers to care for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, but have increased prevention and health promotion within hard-to-reach communities. However, the policy brief also highlighted that existing programs…
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Mental Health Allied Health Early Careers Program
On 29 January 2024, The Mental Health Division officially launched its inaugural Allied Health Early Careers Program. Belinda Scott, Executive Director, Mental Health welcomed the graduates, saying, “This program is committed to the development of our workforce by ensuring that students and early careers clinicians are provided with the required learning opportunities in a supported and structured manner.” The program, which is inclusive of the disciplines of Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, will actively promote a pathway from student placement through to continued employment. The purpose of this program is to support the learning and…
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This is Kilmore District Hospital Urgent Care Centre
The Kilmore District Hospital Urgent Care Centre (KDH UCC) is a 24-hour a day facility that is available for all urgent care type presentations. Medical coverage is provided between the hours of 10 am to 10 pm, weekdays and weekends. All patients who present at the centre are triaged by one of their experienced registered nurses and assigned a triage assessment. The presentation numbers average 30 presentations per day. KDH UCC treats patients with a range of medical conditions and is supported by Medical Officers seven days a week, with medical telehealth services available via the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department…