2025
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Ilim College students bring joy to Northern Health’s youngest patients
Northern Health recently received a heartwarming donation of toys from the students, staff, and families of Ilim College, Dallas. These generous gifts were delivered to the Children’s Ward and Paediatric Emergency Department at Northern Hospital Epping, bringing smiles and comfort to children receiving care. The donation included a variety of toys and games, thoughtfully selected
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025: Honouring the Next Generation
This week, 6-13 July, is NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At Northern Health, we join this national celebration by recognising the contributions of First Nations leaders and Elders, past and present, and by creating space to learn, reflect and walk together. This
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Northern Centre for Health Education and Research welcomes SimNewB to its Simulation Centre
The Northern Centre for Health Education and Research (NCHER) Partnership, comprising of Northern Health, La Trobe University, and the University of Melbourne, is proud to welcome the newest addition to its Simulation Centre – SimNewB – an advanced neonatal manikin designed to elevate clinical training and education. Acquired through joint funding by all three partners,
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Finding the words: Aphasia Awareness Month
June was Aphasia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging and understanding aphasia – an often-misunderstood condition that affects thousands of Australians and their families. At Northern Health, the Speech Pathology department is working to raise awareness and provide support to people living with aphasia across the continuum of care. Aphasia is an acquired language
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Get to know: Christina Campbell
Meet Christina Campbell, Director of Nursing/Site Operations Director at Kilmore District Hospital. Q: What is your coffee order? Strong, oat, flat white. Q: Tell me about your role as Director of Nursing/Site Operations Director at Kilmore District Hospital I am located in the beautiful regional town of Kilmore, working as a Director of Nursing/Site Operations
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Northern Health recognised as an international Anticoagulation Centre of Excellence
In May 2025, Northern Health was officially designated an international Anticoagulation Center of Excellence by the Anticoagulation Forum, a leading multidisciplinary organisation committed to improving anticoagulation care globally. This recognition followed a rigorous review process assessing Northern Health’s practices across five key domains of care. Anticoagulant medicines play a critical role in venous thromboembolism (VTE)
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Northern Health Launches National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Yesterday, Northern Health was proud to launch the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP), a major initiative aimed at saving lives through the early detection of lung cancer — the nation’s leading cause of cancer-related death. Starting this month, eligible Australians will have access to free, low-dose CT scans to screen for lung cancer, even
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North Metro and Mitchell Local Health Service Network launch
From 1 July 2025, healthcare in Victoria enters a new chapter with the establishment of Local Health Service Networks (LHSNs). These Networks bring together health services within defined regions, working collaboratively to deliver care that is more connected, accessible, and closer to home. Northern Health is proud to be part of the North Metro and