2024
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LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day
Today is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day – a day dedicated to helping to end violence and abuse within LGBTQ communities by increasing visibility and understanding, and giving hope and courage to victims and survivors. Held annually on 28 May, the day was first established in 2020 and was the first time in history that
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Launching a Clinical Translational Research Partnership with RMIT
Northern Health and RMIT University have partnered to establish a Clinical Translational Research Partnership. Researchers and clinical staff will work together to speed up the translation of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches from the laboratory bench to real-world applications, ultimately benefiting Northern Health patients and consumers, and beyond. The Clinical Translational Research Partnership will initially
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Get to know Lyn Elmer: Celebrating two decades at Northern Health
#WeAreNorthern Meet Lyn Elmer, who is celebrating 20 years of volunteering at Broadmeadows Hospital, Northern Health. Q. Firstly, your coffee order please? I have a skinny weak cappuccino, extra hot, no sugar. I’ve been perfecting that order for many, many years. Q. What motivated you to start volunteering at Northern Health 20 years ago, and
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Advancing palliative care through research
Palliative care focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, regardless of their specific condition. The goal of palliative care is to empower patients to live as fully as possible during their illness journey. National Palliative Care Week (NPCW), held from May 19 to May 25, 2024, is Australia’s largest annual
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Harmonious healing: Dr. Lucy Forrest’s impact in palliative care
Up to four in five people who die could have benefitted from palliative care – or around 300 to 360 people every day in Australia. These numbers are increasing every year as our population ages and health needs become more complex; between 2020 and 2050, demand for palliative care is projected to double. Unfortunately, many
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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
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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
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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