2024
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Get to know: Amanda Byrne
#WeAreNorthern As we mark a milestone of one year since the amalgamation of Northern Health and Kilmore District Hospital, we sat down with Amanda Byrne, Clinical Education Coordinator at Kilmore, to discuss her journey, her passion for education, and what keeps her motivated. Q. Could I start with your coffee order, please? Cappuccino – but
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PErforM safety together
Manual handling accounts for almost half of all Work Cover claims at Northern Health. For each Work Cover claim made, there are approximately another four to five manual handling injuries that do not progress to a Work Cover claim. Hazardous manual handling is often the cause of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) and is defined as work
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In the vein of international excellence – ANZ Venous Forum Workshop
In October, vascular experts from across the globe gathered in Melbourne’s north to share knowledge and learn about new techniques focused on the complexities of deep venous disease. The sixth annual ANZ Venous Forum Workshop was hosted by Northern Health on 15 and 16 October 2024, across both Northern Hospital Epping and Northern Private Hospital.
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Research Week 2024 – It’s a wrap!
Research Week 2024 has come and gone in what feels like a flash for myself and the team in the Research Development and Governance Unit. While I only have one other Northern Health Research Week to compare it to, the event this year felt BIG…. Excitingly ambitious, with a different and more extensive format compared
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Dr. Zena Barakat: Celebrating excellence in Nephrology
Dr Zena Barakat has been honoured with the prestigious Shaun Summers Clinical Trainee Award at the 2024 Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide. This award celebrates outstanding research contributions by ANZSN members working as clinical or advanced nephrology trainees. The ANZSN Annual Scientific Meeting is the pinnacle event
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Get to know: Tanya Goodison
#WeAreNorthern As we conclude Occupational Therapy Week, we speak to Tanya Goodison, Program Manager – Hume and Merri-bek Community Teams, from the Mental Health Division at Northern Health. Q: What is your coffee order? A: I have never been a coffee drinker, but I do love a hot chocolate. Q: What is the role of
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Spiritual Care Week: Beyond religious roles
This week we celebrate Spiritual Care Week (20 – 26 October), a time to reflect on the important role spiritual care plays in providing multidisciplinary and holistic care for patients and their loved ones. The celebration of Spiritual Care Week allows chaplains, pastoral care counsellors, educators and providers to share their stories and to celebrate
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Occupational Therapy Week: Northern Health’s unsung heroes
Occupational Therapy Week is an annual celebration, held from 21 – 27 October in 2024, and celebrates occupational therapy as a profession, and the dedicated professionals who provide this care to our community. At Northern Health, Occupational Therapists (OTs) are the quiet powerhouses ensuring patient recovery isn’t just a goal, but a reality. These unsung