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April Falls Campaign: Falls prevention is everyone’s business
Falls and the harm they cause can have a significant impact on patients and their families. The annual ‘April Falls’ campaign, launched on April Fool’s Day, raises awareness of this serious issue. Now in its fourth year at Northern Health, the campaign continues to emphasise the importance of falls prevention. This year’s theme, Falls Prevention
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Get to know: Andrew Morrison
#WeAreNorthern Meet Andrew Morrison, Aboriginal Cultural and Employment Advisor, Northern Health.  Q: Firstly, let’s start with your coffee order. A: I’m a straight-up long black kind of person – no fuss, just strong and to the point. It keeps me going through the busy days! Q: Tell us about your new role with the Narrun
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Expanding pharmacy scope of practice
Northern Health’s Pharmacy Department has recently introduced Registrar Training Programs through Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice. AdPha’s two-year Registrar Training Programs are targeted towards pharmacists with general foundation level expertise and experience in hospital practice seeking to advance their practice towards Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP)
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New mammography room at Northern Hospital Epping
A new mammography room has been established at Northern Hospital Epping. Officially opening in November last year, the room is equipped with new technology to examine the breast for early detection of cancer and other breast diseases. Key features of the room include a new contrast injector and biopsy equipment. The injector is used for
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Transforming care: Value-based healthcare at Northern Health
Northern Health is leading the way in transforming healthcare through the implementation of Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) across the organisation. This strategic shift reflects Northern Health’s commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that prioritises the outcomes that matter most to our patients and community. A key focus of this approach is the Outcomes for Impact program,
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Victorian Virtual Emergency Department marks 500k presentations
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) has celebrated a significant milestone, marking 500,000 presentations since its launch in October 2020. This milestone represents a major achievement in virtual care, demonstrating the power and potential of modern technology in the way we care for our community. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas, visited Northern Hospital Epping last
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Northern Health celebrates Cultural Diversity Week 2025
This week, Northern Health proudly celebrates Cultural Diversity Week, also known as Harmony Week. Harmony Week, observed annually across Australia, is a time to recognise and embrace the rich cultural diversity that strengthens our communities. At Northern Health, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where staff, volunteers, and consumers from diverse backgrounds come
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Safer Medicines at Transitions of Care collaborative
Over the next 18 months, Northern Health along with 19 other health services, will be participating in Safer Care Victoria’s Safer Medicines at Transitions of Care (SMTC) collaborative. The aim of the collaborative is to reduce 30-day unplanned hospital readmissions by 30 per cent in Victoria by improving medicines management during transitions from hospital to
