May 2024
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Get to know: Fatema Tajbhai
#WeAreNorthern Meet Fatema Tajbhai, Senior Scientist in our newest service – Anatomical Pathology. Q: Firstly, your coffee order, Fatema? It varies and is very mood dependent – long black or batch brew (depending on the cafe)/ soy latte/soy magic. Q: How would you describe your role? It is a very challenging but rewarding role. Anatomical
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Reconciliation Week: Celebrating culturally safe care
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a significant time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. It takes place annually from 27 May to 3 June. The theme for NRW 2024 is ‘Now More Than Ever’. Now more than ever, the work continues
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One bread tag at a time
At Northern Health, we are fortunate to have staff members whose dedication goes beyond their professional duties. One such inspiring individual is Fey Bakar, an EMR Surgery and Anaesthesia Analyst and Registered Nurse. Her passion for helping others led her to spearhead an extraordinary initiative of collecting plastic bread tags at Northern Health to fund
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LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day
Today is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day – a day dedicated to helping to end violence and abuse within LGBTQ communities by increasing visibility and understanding, and giving hope and courage to victims and survivors. Held annually on 28 May, the day was first established in 2020 and was the first time in history that
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Launching a Clinical Translational Research Partnership with RMIT
Northern Health and RMIT University have partnered to establish a Clinical Translational Research Partnership. Researchers and clinical staff will work together to speed up the translation of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches from the laboratory bench to real-world applications, ultimately benefiting Northern Health patients and consumers, and beyond. The Clinical Translational Research Partnership will initially
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Get to know Lyn Elmer: Celebrating two decades at Northern Health
#WeAreNorthern Meet Lyn Elmer, who is celebrating 20 years of volunteering at Broadmeadows Hospital, Northern Health. Q. Firstly, your coffee order please? I have a skinny weak cappuccino, extra hot, no sugar. I’ve been perfecting that order for many, many years. Q. What motivated you to start volunteering at Northern Health 20 years ago, and
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Advancing palliative care through research
Palliative care focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, regardless of their specific condition. The goal of palliative care is to empower patients to live as fully as possible during their illness journey. National Palliative Care Week (NPCW), held from May 19 to May 25, 2024, is Australia’s largest annual
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Harmonious healing: Dr. Lucy Forrest’s impact in palliative care
Up to four in five people who die could have benefitted from palliative care – or around 300 to 360 people every day in Australia. These numbers are increasing every year as our population ages and health needs become more complex; between 2020 and 2050, demand for palliative care is projected to double. Unfortunately, many