2024
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Get to know : Tye Robertson
#wearenorthern Today we chat to Tye Robertson, a Grade 1, Occupational Therapist who has recently joined the Home and Community Care team at our Bundoora Centre. Q. Firstly, your coffee order Tye? Large cappuccino please! Q. How would you describe your role? As an Occupational Therapist Grade 1, I visit clients’ homes and communities to
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Michael’s life-changing cataract surgery
Michael Radcliffe has a new perspective on life, thanks to life-changing cataract surgery at Broadmeadows Hospital. In 2021, Michael noticed his vision deteriorating and decided to visit a local optometrist, where it was confirmed, he had cataracts. Following on from this appointment, Michael was referred to a doctor and was put on a waiting list
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Beat the heat: Navigating the summer heat safely
Even though the weather in Melbourne can be quite unpredictable, hot days and extreme weather conditions are sure to be expected during summer. Understanding the potential risks and adopting strategies to thrive in the heat is crucial. High temperatures can result in conditions like heat cramps and heat exhaustion, with the possibility of progressing to
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2022-23 Quality Account
Northern Health has released the 2022-23 Quality Account. The Quality Account is developed to inform patients and community members about how quality and safety are monitored and improved throughout the health service. In the report, information about our services and the changes we have made to improve care and patient outcomes are highlighted, along with
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Right Care, Right Time, Right Place
While hospital emergency departments across Australia have an important role in the care of people with mental illness, there is an increase in presentations to emergency departments, due to a lack of capacity to directly admit to mental health inpatients units. Consumers will frequently be sent to emergency departments as a place of safety with
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Get to know: Shelley Coyle
#wearenorthern It isn’t often you come across someone who can offer to both “marry you and bury you” and that too, in the kitchen at Kilmore District Hospital (KDH). Meet Shelley Coyle, Food Service Assistant as well as a wedding and funeral celebrant. Read on to find out her other talents and why she wouldn’t
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Revisiting Season 1 ‘Visiting Hours’ – A Northern Health Podcast
On 8 August 2023, Northern Health proudly launched Visiting Hours, a series of podcasts where listeners are invited beyond the frontline to learn about the inspiring lives, outstanding work and personal triumphs of our Northern Health family. These podcasts also serve as an opportunity to learn about the lives, work and dreams of our wonderful
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Palliative Care Gardens re-open after some much-needed care
With contributions from its dedicated patrons, Northern Health Foundation was delighted to re-open the outdoor courtyard of its Palliative Care Unit at Northern Hospital Epping on Thursday, 7 December. With the sun shining overhead, patrons and their special guests joined with members of Northern Health Foundation Board, management team, staff and patients for a special