August 2024
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Important Message from Jennifer Williams AM Board Chair
Today, the Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan, and Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, visited Northern Hospital Epping to make a special announcement regarding health service budgets. The Premier has announced a further $1.5 billion for the health sector, which we welcome. It was further announced that a new agency within the Department of Health will
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A F.A.S.T. accreditation for the Northern Health Stroke Unit
This week is National Stroke Week, which shines a spotlight on how to recognise the signs of stroke and save lives. It is also a fitting time to celebrate a significant achievement for the Stroke Unit at Northern Health. In January 2024, the unit successfully underwent a detailed accreditation to become one of just 15
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Thanks for caring: Aged Care Employee Day
Aged Care Employee Day, celebrated annually on 7 August, is an important day to remember the caring and professional work of our aged care staff. These staff are important to the health sector, as they work tirelessly to make the lives of older Australians better. Funded Aged Care programs at Northern Health support some of
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Staff Recognition Awards 2024: Kudos to all the winners
This morning, Northern Health hosted the Staff Recognition Awards, virtually coming together to honour and celebrate the exceptional contributions of our staff. The ceremony was hosted by Michelle Fenwick, Executive Director, People and Culture. “Northern Health has thousands of staff who work across a range of areas, departments and sites, dedicated to providing care to
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Books, journals and beyond: Library and Information Week 2024
“Libraries have their roots in providing free and equitable access to information, roots that extend and connect people and communities with the services they need.”* Last week was Library and Information Week. To celebrate, we’re highlighting the outstanding work and invaluable new resources and services provided by the dedicated staff at the Northern Health Library!
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Get to know: Dr Matthew Ligtermoet
#WeAreNorthern Meet Dr Matthew Ligtermoet, Deputy Director of the Neurology Unit at Northern Health. Q: What’s your coffee order? A: Either a piccolo or a cappuccino. Q: Tell us about your role at Northern Health? A: I am the Deputy Director of the Neurology Unit. I work with the junior medical staff and multidisciplinary team
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Sharing knowledge with the Mongolian Society of Anaesthesiologists (MSA)
Northern Health anaesthetists have a long-standing association with Mongolia, starting with Associate Professor David Pescod AO, and Dr Amanda Baric, AM. In 2021, Dr Baric was awarded the highest state honour of Mongolia, the Order of the Polar Star, in recognition of her contribution to Mongolia’s healthcare sector.  More recently she received the Member of