October 2024
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PErforM safety together
Manual handling accounts for almost half of all Work Cover claims at Northern Health. For each Work Cover claim made, there are approximately another four to five manual handling injuries that do not progress to a Work Cover claim. Hazardous manual handling is often the cause of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) and is defined as work requiring the use of force exerted by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, carry or otherwise move, hold or restrain an object or person. Both physical and psychosocial hazards can increase the risk of workers developing MSIs in the workplace. At Northern Health, many…
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In the vein of international excellence – ANZ Venous Forum Workshop
In October, vascular experts from across the globe gathered in Melbourne’s north to share knowledge and learn about new techniques focused on the complexities of deep venous disease. The sixth annual ANZ Venous Forum Workshop was hosted by Northern Health on 15 and 16 October 2024, across both Northern Hospital Epping and Northern Private Hospital. The packed agenda focused on the management of deep venous disease, in particular deep vein thrombosis (DVT), iliofemoral DVT, iliofemoral obstruction, Paget-Schroetter syndrome, and the medical and surgical management of pulmonary embolism (PE). Over the course of the two-day workshop, participants engaged with a series…
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Research Week 2024 – It’s a wrap!
Research Week 2024 has come and gone in what feels like a flash for myself and the team in the Research Development and Governance Unit. While I only have one other Northern Health Research Week to compare it to, the event this year felt BIG…. Excitingly ambitious, with a different and more extensive format compared to 2023. But this was entirely appropriate, given the overall aim this year was to be inspired to think big about the future of research at Northern Health. We started the week off on Monday with a Grand Opening and Keynote session. Following a heart-felt…
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Dr. Zena Barakat: Celebrating excellence in Nephrology
Dr Zena Barakat has been honoured with the prestigious Shaun Summers Clinical Trainee Award at the 2024 Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide. This award celebrates outstanding research contributions by ANZSN members working as clinical or advanced nephrology trainees. The ANZSN Annual Scientific Meeting is the pinnacle event for kidney health in Australia and New Zealand, bringing together leading minds in nephrology. Under the mentorship of Dr Tim Pianta from Northern Health’s Department of Renal Medicine and the University of Melbourne’s Department of Medical Education, Dr Barakat’s research was deemed the most outstanding…
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Get to know: Tanya Goodison
#WeAreNorthern As we conclude Occupational Therapy Week, we speak to Tanya Goodison, Program Manager – Hume and Merri-bek Community Teams, from the Mental Health Division at Northern Health. Q: What is your coffee order? A: I have never been a coffee drinker, but I do love a hot chocolate. Q: What is the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT) in mental health? A: Occupational Therapists (OTs) in mental health work in a variety of inpatient, rehab and community settings supporting consumers to engage in meaningful activity and promote participation in everyday life activities. We have many areas of focus including…
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Spiritual Care Week: Beyond religious roles
This week we celebrate Spiritual Care Week (20 – 26 October), a time to reflect on the important role spiritual care plays in providing multidisciplinary and holistic care for patients and their loved ones. The celebration of Spiritual Care Week allows chaplains, pastoral care counsellors, educators and providers to share their stories and to celebrate various ministries. This year’s theme, ‘Beyond Religious Roles’ touches on the many roles chaplains and other professional spiritual caregivers play, outside of offering prayer. When thinking of chaplains, many people picture prayer, religious activities, sacred texts, leading worship services, performing weddings and funerals, and providing…
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Occupational Therapy Week: Northern Health’s unsung heroes
Occupational Therapy Week is an annual celebration, held from 21 – 27 October in 2024, and celebrates occupational therapy as a profession, and the dedicated professionals who provide this care to our community. At Northern Health, Occupational Therapists (OTs) are the quiet powerhouses ensuring patient recovery isn’t just a goal, but a reality. These unsung heroes weave therapy into daily life activities, turning routine into rehabilitation. Our large community team of OTs swings into action either at clients’ homes or in our centres, fostering independence and smooth transitions back into the community. We have targeted services for stroke survivors and…
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Why Research Week matters
Research Week is an important event in the Northern Health calendar as it showcases the breadth and depth of research activity across our organisation, highlighting the significant contributions of staff and partners. This year, there has been an incredible response to our call for abstracts with 78 abstract submissions from clinicians and researchers at Northern Health. Across oral and poster presentations, many clinicians and researchers have the opportunity to share their work, which we hope will encourage further collaboration and innovation across different departments. We also have a terrific line up of invited speakers for research week, including: Professor Jon…