2024
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Speech pathologists and the continuum of care
This week is Speech Pathology Week 2024 and the theme is ‘Communicate Your Way.’ Speech Pathology Week is all about celebrating the diverse ways that people communicate and to raise awareness about the work of speech pathologists. In Australia, there are an estimated 1.2 million people with communication support needs. Speech pathologists work with people
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Get to know: Genevieve Lane
#WeAreNorthern Meet Genevieve Lane, Hospital Coordinator, Kilmore District Hospital, Northern Health. Q: Firstly, what is your coffee order? A: Long black with full cream milk on the side. Cup, not a mug. Q: Tell us about your role as hospital coordinator at Kilmore District Hospital? A: I have been a hospital coordinator for the last
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General Surgery Registrar Prize Night
The bi-annual General Surgery Registrar Prize Night is the brainchild of Professor Hamish Ewing, inaugural Associate Professor of Surgery at the Preston and Northcote Community Hospital (PANCH). It is a way of celebrating and rewarding our accredited surgical registrars for their dedication and hard work across the six months of their rotation at Northern Health.
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Healthy choices in Kilmore: Making it easier for staff to eat well
Kilmore District Hospital staff will soon have more access to healthier food options, thanks to the latest efforts aligned with the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Policy Directive for Public Health Services. The policy directive aims to improve the availability of healthy food and drink choices at public hospitals and health services, supporting the health and
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Partnering in healthcare: VVED and Nurse-On-Call
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) and Nurse-On-Call (NOC) have collaborated to support more patients to receive the care they need at home, helping to avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency department. Since the collaboration’s inception in August 2023, nearly 20,000 NOC callers, who would have previously been advised to attend an emergency department, have
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Exploring the future of simulation in healthcare education
Rapid advancements in technology are set to revolutionise simulation-based education in healthcare training, with artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), improved audio-visual hardware, ‘built for purpose’ software and high-fidelity manikins leading the charge. These innovations are poised to transform the ‘simulated’ landscape by creating more immersive, lifelike environments, where learners can safely
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A bittersweet goodbye: Farewell and good luck to Northern Health’s CE Siva Sivarajah
Today, we bid farewell to our esteemed Chief Executive, Siva Sivarajah. As Northern Health’s inspiring leader for nearly a decade, Siva’s departure marks a moment of pride and reflection not only for us, but for the broader Victorian health community. Siva’s journey at Northern Health has been nothing short of extraordinary. Since joining us in
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Happy First Birthday Education and Training Division!
Northern Health’s Education and Training Division recently marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its first birthday. Over the past year, the division has been instrumental in guiding staff and the community through significant organisational changes, including the implementation of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and preparation for short-notice accreditation. Initially, the division