2024
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It’s never too late for the flu vaccine
Influenza is a highly contagious disease, which can usually be prevented by receiving the flu vaccine. It’s the most important measure to prevent the flu and its complications and is recommended for all people aged six months and over. At Northern Health, the flu vaccine is mandatory for all staff, clinical and non-clinical. Barsha Baral,
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Northern Health unveils new state-of-the-art PET/CT department
Northern Health is proud to announce the launch of its new PET/CT department, which commenced operations on Monday, 12 August 2024, and will be fully operational by the end of the month. The PET/CT team is led by a distinguished group of Nuclear Medicine Specialists, including A/Prof Stephen Schlicht, Dr Tony Hannah, Dr Raghava Karri
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Successful Accreditation outcome for Northern Health
Northern Health has achieved successful Accreditation during the Short Notice Assessment, conducted from 6 – 10 May 2024. The Accreditation assessment involved on-site visits by assessors, independent of the health service, who spent time at Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Kilmore District Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre, along with all transitioned mental health services.
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Get to know: Margaret Trajkovski
#WeAreNorthern Meet Margaret Trajkovski, Pharmacy Technician. 1. What is your coffee order? Regular skinny latte, extra hot. 2. What is your role at Northern Health and what does it entail? I have been working as a pharmacy technician since 2015. The role as a pharmacy technician is looking after medications across all Northern Health. Those
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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