2024
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Introducing the Support Services PSA Help Desk
To expedite support services for all areas of Northern Health (clinical and non-clinical), the Support Services team is launching a designated Support Services Patient Services Assistant (PSA) Help Desk to service Northern Health, 24 hours a day, seven days per week. The purpose of the Help Desk is to be the first point of contact
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Caitlin Cooper’s journey of healing and hope
“May 2023. I had spent the week of my 17th birthday celebrating with my friends and family, not knowing how quick my life was about to change. I am now one of the youngest survivors of a rare flesh-eating infection called Necrotizing Fasciitis and this is my story” – Caitlin Cooper, Northern Health patient. When
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Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards
Last week, Northern Health hosted the Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards, virtually coming together to honour and celebrate the exceptional contributions of our staff. Michelle Fenwick, Executive Director, People and Culture, hosted the ceremony. “Our award winners represent professionalism and the values of all our staff,” she said. “Northern Health has thousands of staff who work
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Imagine a better north: Northern Health Foundation Gala
On Saturday, 4 May 2024 Northern Health Foundation hosted its second annual Gala Fundraiser. Over 400 guests came together at the Plaza Ballroom in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, dressed in their most dapper attire, to fundraise for a wonderful cause. The ballroom saw an impressive turnout of corporate supporters, including major sponsor Northern
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Allison: recipient of the 2024 BankVic Scholarship
Allison Mhlanga, Graduate Nurse, Ward 6, is the recipient of the Nursing and Midwifery BankVic Scholarship. In celebration of International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May), BankVic generously sponsored one scholarship to be awarded to a Northern Health nurse or midwife in recognition of their valuable service and dedication
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Get to know: Paula Cox
This week, Northern Health is celebrating International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day. Today, we share the thoughts of Paula Cox, Senior Perinatal Mental Health Midwife/Nurse Clinician. Q: What is your name and title? My Name is Paula Cox and I work as a Senior Perinatal Mental Health Midwife/Nurse Clinician. Q: What does
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Get to know: Rachel Green, Nurse Unit Manager, Ward 19
This week, Northern Health is celebrating International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day. Today, we share the thoughts of Rachel Green, Nurse Unit Manager, Ward 19. Q: What is your name and title? Rachel Green, Nurse Unit Manager – Ward 19. Q: What does International Day of the Midwife/International Nurses Day mean to
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Get to know: Annie Tolmay
This week, Northern Health is celebrating International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day. Today, we share the thoughts of Annie Tolmay, Associate Midwife Unit Manager and Clinical Support Midwife. Q: What is your name and title? My name is Annie Tolmay and I am an Associate Midwife Unit Manager in Birth Suite and