2025
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Advancing stroke care through neurovascular collaboration
Northern Health hosted a dynamic and multidisciplinary Neurovascular Workshop last month, bringing together leading experts in neurology and vascular surgery from across the state and beyond. The collaborative event focused on enhancing neurovascular care, with particular emphasis on improving outcomes for patients affected by stroke. The workshop, co-convened by Associate Professor Douglas Crompton, Head of
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Orthoptics Awareness Week 2025: I’m an Orthoptist
As we celebrate Orthoptics Awareness Week and this year’s theme, “I am an Orthoptist,” we acknowledge the essential contributions orthoptists make to eye health every day. With expert knowledge, innovation, and compassion, they leave a lasting impact on every patient they care for. Orthoptists are highly trained allied health professionals who play a vital role
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Reusable cups brewing big change at Northern Health
An exciting new initiative has recently launched in collaboration with our onsite cafes at Northern Hospital Epping. In partnership with Henry’s Cafe and Greenbag Cafe, a program designed to reduce environmental waste by using a re-usable cup when ordering coffee, is causing quite a stir among Northern Health staff. The sweetener comes in the form
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‘Hold My Hand’ — A Story of Hope Beyond Survival
On Saturday, 17 May 2025, the Northern Health Foundation transformed the Grand Hyatt Melbourne’s Savoy Ballroom into a beacon of hope. Over 430 guests gathered for the annual Gala Ball—not just to dine, dance, and bid on dazzling prizes, but to stand united in support of cancer services in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Amid the elegance
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Get to know: Alexis Wellavize
#WeAreNorthern Meet Alexis ‘Alex’ Wellavize, Data and Integration Manager, always smiling and (most times) seriously bearded. Read Alex’s story, from stubble to sage, his beard not just grown, but earned. Firstly, what’s your coffee order, please Alex? Medium cappuccino, sometimes with one sugar. Tell us of your journey at Northern Health? I started at Northern
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A time to remember: Northern Health Memorial Service
Last week, Northern Health’s Spiritual Care, Palliative Care, Mental Health and Social Work teams hosted a Memorial Service to honour the memory of those who passed away at Northern Health between June and November 2024. The service, ‘A time to remember’, was an opportunity for loved ones and staff to join together to remember those
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LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day: Seen and Believed
Today, 28 May, is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day – a day dedicated to helping end violence within LGBTQ communities by increasing visibility, fostering understanding, and giving hope and courage to victims and survivors. LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day was originally created in Australia in 2020. It is the first time in history that an
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The Gift of Healing: A Northern Health Perspective on Supporting First Nations Participation in Clinical Trials
This week, 27 May – 3 June, is National Reconciliation Week. It is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. At Northern Health, we are committed to ensuring our First Nations communities have equitable