2025
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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
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Northern Health welcomes new junior doctors
Northern Health officially welcomed 150 new junior doctors to its workforce on Monday with a comprehensive, hybrid orientation designed to ease the new doctors into their roles. The half-day event kicked off with a warm welcome from Prahlad Ho, Northern Health’s Chief Medical Officer and Dr Susanty Tay, Northern Health’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer. They
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Montse’s story
Today is World Cancer Day. The theme this year is ‘United by Unique,’ which emphasises the importance of placing people and their stories at the heart of care. As stated on the World Cancer Day website, “Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story.” Today, we would like to share the story of Montse (short
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Guidance: New antimicrobial surveillance software
Northern Health’s Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Program ‘Guidance’ is undergoing a major upgrade in 2025. This program has been used at Northern Health since 2011 and is an essential decision support tool used to promote safe and appropriate antimicrobial use across the organisation. Guidance is a web-based antimicrobial decision support program designed by the National Centre
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Get to know: Sharni Norouzi
#WeAreNorthern In light of World Cancer Day (4 February) next week, we spoke to Sharni Norouzi, Research Coordinator- Scientist, part of our Cancer Clinical Trials team. Q: First, can I have your coffee order please Sharni? A: I’m not a real coffee drinker, but I usually go for a small flat white, extra hot please.
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Summer sports and injuries: Play smart, stay safe
Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and the perfect chance to enjoy your favourite sports like tennis, golf, or basketball. But before diving in, it is important to remember that enthusiasm without preparation can lead to painful setbacks. From fractures to strains, common sports injuries can turn your summer fun into a season of recovery. Here
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Happy Lunar New Year 2025: The Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant cultural celebrations in many East and Southeast Asian communities. Embedded in centuries-old traditions, the holiday marks the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar, which follows the cycles of the moon rather than the
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Strengthening research at Northern Health
Northern Health is committed to strengthening and supporting the research our staff undertake to improve healthcare. The Northern Health Research Grants Program provides funding to projects and work that will benefit Northern Health’s community, lead to applications for external grants or funding, develop and strengthen the research culture across the health service, support pilot projects