January 2025
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Northern Health welcomes new interns
Every year, Northern Health attracts a talented and dedicated group of new doctors who are eager to serve the local community.  On Monday, 6 January, Northern Health was pleased to welcome 61 new interns. The enthusiastic group of junior doctors embarked on an orientation week, where they were introduced to the hospital’s systems and services before beginning their clinical work. During their orientation, the interns participated in a series of workshops designed to familiarise them with the hospital’s processes. These included training on the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, pharmacy and medication protocols, and learning various hands-on skills. The interns…
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Get to know: Tina Zafari
#WeAreNorthern Meet Tina Zafari, Hospital Medical Officer (HMO), who was recently selected as an Australian Medical Council (AMC) Board Member. Q: Firstly, what is your coffee order? A: Small soy latte. Q: How does it feel to have been selected as an AMC Board Member? It feels incredibly rewarding and humbling to be selected as an AMC Board Member. This role is an opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of medical standards in Australia while advocating for the perspectives and needs of international medical graduates. I’m excited to collaborate with esteemed colleagues to help ensure our healthcare system continues…
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Virtual Communities in Healthcare
The Virtual Communities in Healthcare event, held in December, highlighted the transformative power of digital platforms to connect people, ideas, and expertise across professions and borders. The event was a collaborative initiative led by RMIT University in partnership with Northern Health. Coordinated by the Northern Health Library, it aimed to build a network of virtual communities to tackle critical healthcare challenges. The event brought together over 35 participants, including researchers, health professionals, and digital technology experts, to explore how virtual communities can foster collaboration, improve access to knowledge, and drive innovation. Expert speakers Dr Leah Li (RMIT University), Professor Wanda…
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Expanding access and boosting capacity for Cancer Clinical Trials
Many Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) patients face challenges such as language barriers and cultural differences that make it harder for them to participate in cancer clinical trials. Expanding access for CALD communities is a critical step in improving health equity. With a North Eastern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Services (NEMICS) Service Improvement Grant, and support from a TrialHub grant, Northern Health is undertaking a project to build capacity and expand local access particularly for CALD communities in our catchment. Based on feedback received from our consumers, clinical and Transcultural and Language Services (TALS) staff, the project will create new tools…
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Engineering team powers patient care and sustainability
In the heart of our bustling health service, the Northern Health engineering team quietly works their magic. Like unsung heroes, they operate behind the scenes, ensuring that everything runs smoothly while doctors and nurses, and everyone else, focus on what they do best – caring for patients. The engineering team is responsible for maintaining the hospital’s infrastructure, from the heating and cooling systems to the medical gas lines that deliver life-saving oxygen to patients. Their work is essential, especially in a health service that prides itself on being at the forefront of patient care. But what truly set Northern Health’s…
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Travel back through time and space
The notion of time travel is a fascinating one. Being able to relive events from days gone by, or thrill at new experiences of things yet to be, would be remarkable. But, whether you prefer to travel in the TARDIS with The Doctor, or a Delorian with Marty McFly, one sad fact remains. It’s all science fiction … until today. Come back through time with us and listen with fresh ears to Visiting Hours Season 2. Northern Health’s very own podcast, listened to regularly in over 60 countries, highlights the outstanding work being done here, while paying tribute to our…
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Get to know: Gustavo Salamone
#WeAreNorthern Meet Gustavo Salamone, Italian Interpreter, Transcultural and Language Services (TALS), Northern Health. Q: Firstly, what is your coffee order? A: My coffee order is typically a short black, however, I enjoy starting the day with a latte for a bit of variety. Q: Tell us about your journey with Northern Health? A: I’ve been working as an interpreter at TALS for over six years. Before joining Northern Health, I worked as a freelancer for various interpreting agencies. Prior to that, my background was in manufacturing, which, although quite different, helped me develop skills like adaptability in fast-paced environments and…
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Container Deposit Scheme launches at Northern Health
A Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has rolled out across Northern Hospital Epping. Collections bins have been placed in key locations across the hospital for staff and patients to deposit CDS recyclables into the bins, including items that staff may wish to bring from home. Recyclable items including drink cans, bottles and cartons can be placed in the bins, with all proceeds raised going directly to the Northern Health Foundation to support investment in research, innovation and medical equipment for the northern community. “The Container Deposit Scheme is an initiative ISS is introducing to Northern Health in partnership with Return-It. This…