February 2025
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Kilmore District Hospital Garden Party
If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise …Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic Every teddy bear who’s been good is sure of a treat today There’s lots of marvellous things to eat and wonderful games to play If you wandered into the Rose Garden at Kilmore District Hospital on Sunday, 16 February, you would have stumbled upon an enchanting garden party. Bev Carmen, Patron of the Northern Health Foundation and local resident, shared, “The purpose of today was to let the local people realise that being amalgamated with Northern…
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Join us for an Inspiring Women’s Day Celebration
Northern Health is proud to invite staff and community members to our 2025 International Women’s Day Breakfast at Mantra Epping, celebrating the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality. This year’s theme, March Forward: For ALL Women and Girls, encourages inclusion and the removal of barriers to equality. International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. At Northern Health, we continue to support and uplift both current and future leaders, fostering a workplace that champions diversity and progress. As part of this special event, we are honoured to…
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Get to know: Brian Liu
#WeAreNorthern Meet Brian Liu, Pharmacist, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Northern Health. Q: First, let’s start with your coffee order? A: Unfortunately, I don’t make the most of living in Melbourne when it comes to coffee as I don’t drink it. I will, however, order a matcha latte, milkshake or juice when I am out. Q: Tell us about your journey at Northern Health? A: I joined Northern Health in April 2021 to help build and design the EMR as a Medications Analyst. After supporting our Go-Live, I have continued to work closely with our Northern Health staff to maintain and…
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Northern Health Library celebrates Library Lovers’ Day
Friday, 14 February, is Library Lovers’ Day and Northern Health Library is celebrating by listening to the voices of our newest medical professionals. In late 2024, the library conducted a survey to find out what the interns wanted and valued from their library. The response was fantastic, with interns sharing their thoughts on how the library can best support them during their first year as doctors. From quiet study spaces to access to the latest medical research, the survey revealed that interns highly value the library’s role in their learning and professional development. Many emphasised the importance of ease of…
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Welcoming our 2025 Graduate Nurses and Midwives to Northern Health
On Monday, 10 February, we proudly welcomed our newest cohort of Graduate Nurses and Midwives to Northern Health. This year’s intake includes: 64 Registered Nurses (Graduate Nurse Program) 4 Registered Nurse/Registered Midwives (Combined Program) 2 Registered Midwives 3 Registered Nurses for our brand-new Care of the Older Person program Over the next 12 months, these graduates will embark on a structured program designed to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge consolidation. After completing a three-day orientation, they will begin their rotations across three of our campuses, Northern Hospital Epping, Bundoora Centre and Broadmeadows Hospital, where they will be supported by…
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Stronger Hearts This RedFeb
February marks RedFeb, an annual initiative by Heart Research Australia that encourages individuals to wear red in support of heart health awareness and research. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, yet many risk factors can be managed through lifestyle choices and regular health monitoring. Northern Health Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner, Vikki Hannah, says “we need to focus on movement and exercise, healthy eating, monitoring of general health including cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, blood sugar levels, mental health and reducing stress.” Heart Research Australia recommends simple steps to a Healthy Heart – The “4M’s” Move: Staying active…
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Northern Health home of the largest public women’s mental health unit
Northern Health is the home of Victoria’s largest public women’s mental health inpatient unit. Located at Northern Hospital Epping in Ward 7, the Women’s Mental Health Unit will operate as a 25-bed inpatient unit, dedicated to supporting female consumers aged 18 to 65 years who require hospital-based care due to acute deterioration of current mental illness, or acute exacerbation of chronic mental illness that cannot be managed in the community. Officially opening today, the unit will serve consumers who reside within the northern catchment or have presented to a health site within the catchment and require admission. The unit is…
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Get to know: Bethany Wallach
#WeAreNorthern Tuesday, 4 February was World Cancer Day. Today we are pleased to profile Bethany Wallach, Clinical Nurse Educator – Haematology/Oncology. Q: Can I have your coffee order first, please, Beth? A: Small oat cappuccino! A must have to start the day! Q: What is the role of a Clinical Nurse Educator in the cancer space? A: As a Clinical Nurse Educator, my role is to support and train staff in providing exceptional care for cancer patients, including administering chemotherapy treatments. I also assist in developing training programs, implementing new treatment protocols, and creating educational content and policies. A big…