2024
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Interdisciplinary workshop boosts communication in healthcare
On Monday, 14 October, Northern Health held an innovative interdisciplinary workshop aimed at enhancing communication skills among healthcare professionals. The event was a collaboration between Northern Health and Deakin University’s Centre for Organisational Change in Person-Centred Healthcare (OCPH). On the day, 17 participants from surgery, oncology, medicine, emergency, and mental health divisions engaged in interactive
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Northern Health Public Fertility Service welcomes first bub
Northern Health is proud to support our community in growing their families through accessible public fertility care. In a service led by The Royal Women’s Hospital, Northern Health is committed to making fertility services more available to individuals and families who currently have limited access to private services. One of these families is the Rowe
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New patient REGGIE-stration portal for VVED
A new patient registration portal for the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) is helping to fast track patient care. Affectionately known as ‘Reggie’, the portal launched in August 2024 and was developed and built internally by the Digital Health Team. The portal features a user-friendly interface that enhances the experience for patients and key stakeholders.
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Get to know: Ella Critchley
#WeAreNorthern Meet Ella Critchley, Program Manager at the Advance Care Planning (ACP). Q: Firstly, what is your coffee order? A: Skinny latte, double shot. Q: Tell us about your Northern Health journey? A: I’ve been with Northern Health for just over a year now and am still getting familiar with the various campuses! Recently-ish, I
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Northern Health’s Digital Care Pathway for Paediatric Tonsillectomy
The Paediatric Tonsillectomy Digital Care Pathway (DCP) at Northern Health is designed to support children undergoing tonsillectomy. As one of the most common surgical procedures for children, typically required for recurrent tonsillitis or obstructive sleep apnoea, this pathway aims to make the process as smooth as possible for both the child and their family. Starting
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Allied Health Clinical Education Network – Complex Case Webinar Series
The depth and breadth of allied health clinical expertise at Northern Health was recently showcased through involvement in the Allied Health Clinical Education Network (AHCEN) complex case series webinar on Functional Neurological Disorders. These webinars provide free education and training to allied health professionals across Victoria, with the format developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, when
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New endoscopy rooms now open at Northern Hospital Epping
Last month, two new Endoscopy rooms and reprocessing areas opened at Northern Hospital Epping. The Ward 9 team moved into the new rooms that boast larger spaces set up with the latest technology to enable our staff to deliver quality care to patients. The journey to last month’s go-live had been a long one, commencing
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We are Northern: Meet the Termination of Pregnancy team at Broadmeadows Hospital
For the past six years, the Abortion Service at Broadmeadows Hospital has been providing an essential service to the community in Melbourne’s north. As part of Northern Health’s commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare, the service offers both early medication and surgical abortion in a pro-choice, safe, and supportive environment. Operating on Thursdays and Fridays, the