May 2024
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CARE with Kindness
Northern Health is excited to launch the CARE with Kindness Campaign 2024. This campaign is driven by our commitment to enhance respectful patient-centred communication, fundamental hygiene, a clear safe environment and purposeful rounding for our Northern Health community. It builds on a philosophy of improving basic care for all our patients in all areas of Northern Health. Champions in each area are empowered and encouraged to guide staff in enhanced CARE for our patients. We are improving care for patients by building on four major pillars: Communication We communicate with respect and compassion. Each day we ask our patients –…
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Get to know: Tania Barry
#WeAreNorthern Meet Tania Barry, Director, Library and Information Literacy Services, Northern Health. Q: What is your coffee order? A: Almond milk flat white – preferably large! Q: Tell us about your new role at Northern Health? A: As the Director of Library and Information Literacy Services, my role is to support the growth and development of the library and information literacy services both within Northern Health and the communities within Northern Health catchment areas. This involves identifying and implementing initiatives to promote health literacy for all Northern Health staff, students and community members, and promoting the library as a key…
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Exercise Right for a healthier you!
Exercise Right Week 2024 is urging us to embrace movement with its theme, “Just Move!” Exercise Right, led by Exercise & Sports Science Australia, champions the benefits of exercising ‘right’ for your health, wellbeing, and overall fitness. Join us in promoting 30 minutes of daily exercise in May through the Exercise Right Week and Exercise Right Challenge campaigns. “While the 10,000 steps per day recommendation may seem overwhelming, research suggests that 7,000 to 8,000 steps daily offer substantial health benefits. Achieving this target just twice a week can yield significant advantages, with increasing levels of physical activity providing a continuum of benefits.…
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Introducing the Support Services PSA Help Desk
To expedite support services for all areas of Northern Health (clinical and non-clinical), the Support Services team is launching a designated Support Services Patient Services Assistant (PSA) Help Desk to service Northern Health, 24 hours a day, seven days per week. The purpose of the Help Desk is to be the first point of contact for Support Services for all departments. The Help Desk can receive calls and immediately assist to resolve any queries or assist by redirecting the employee to the appropriate area. This will streamline the processes and ensure a faster response time is provided, with more immediate…
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Caitlin Cooper’s journey of healing and hope
“May 2023. I had spent the week of my 17th birthday celebrating with my friends and family, not knowing how quick my life was about to change. I am now one of the youngest survivors of a rare flesh-eating infection called Necrotizing Fasciitis and this is my story” – Caitlin Cooper, Northern Health patient. When Caitlin Cooper, a vibrant 17-year-old student and dancer urgently presented to Northern Health Emergency Department after injuring her right foot dancing, she was completely unaware her life would take an unexpected turn. Caitlin suffered horrendous pain and rapid swelling, but thanks to the prompt action…
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Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards
Last week, Northern Health hosted the Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards, virtually coming together to honour and celebrate the exceptional contributions of our staff. Michelle Fenwick, Executive Director, People and Culture, hosted the ceremony. “Our award winners represent professionalism and the values of all our staff,” she said. “Northern Health has thousands of staff who work across a range of areas, departments and sites, dedicated to providing care to our community each and every day.” James Pownall, Director of Strategy and Systems, was presented with the Innovation Award for his work in developing an AI solution to a complex admin workflow…
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Imagine a better north: Northern Health Foundation Gala
On Saturday, 4 May 2024 Northern Health Foundation hosted its second annual Gala Fundraiser. Over 400 guests came together at the Plaza Ballroom in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, dressed in their most dapper attire, to fundraise for a wonderful cause. The ballroom saw an impressive turnout of corporate supporters, including major sponsor Northern Private Hospital, along with Northern Health Executives, Northern Health and Northern Health Foundation board members and local MPs. Radio and television personality Jo Stanley was the MC for the evening, with the supremely talented entertainment act, The Greatest Dance Show, opening the event with their…
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Allison: recipient of the 2024 BankVic Scholarship
Allison Mhlanga, Graduate Nurse, Ward 6, is the recipient of the Nursing and Midwifery BankVic Scholarship. In celebration of International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May), BankVic generously sponsored one scholarship to be awarded to a Northern Health nurse or midwife in recognition of their valuable service and dedication to their role. In association with Northern Health Foundation, BankVic offered a $,5000 scholarship towards a national based conference or professional development activity. Yesterday, Lisa Cox, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, surprised Allison with the news that she was the lucky recipient of the scholarship.…