2025
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Better Outcomes, Healthier Lives: Smoking Cessation Service Goes Digital
At Northern Health, we are committed to delivering safe, person-centred care that supports healthier lives across our community. One of the most powerful ways we can improve health outcomes is by helping people to stop smoking. Quitting smoking not only reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and lung conditions—it also improves day-to-day wellbeing,
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Spiritual Care Week
This week, we celebrate 100 years of Spiritual Care Week in Australia, a time to honour the boundless compassion of spiritual care providers who offer solace, empathy, and support to individuals and families navigating the complexities of life in its many hardships and celebrations. Join us in honouring this milestone, celebrating the profound impact of
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Northern Health Foundation Celebrates Record-Breaking Year and Launches New Campaign
Northern Health Foundation has marked a milestone year with heartfelt celebrations and exciting new initiatives, highlighting its unwavering commitment to improving healthcare in Melbourne’s north. On 17 September, the Foundation hosted its annual thank you event, honouring the generosity of its donors, partners, and sponsors. The evening was a celebration of community spirit and shared
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Shocktober: Call, Push and Shock
Shocktober is Ambulance Victoria’s month-long campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Every day, around 21 Victorians suffer a cardiac arrest, with only one in 10 surviving. A cardiac arrest occurs when a person’s heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively around the
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Get to know: Preethi Holman
#WeAreNorthern As we approach Research Week, say hello to Preethi Holman, Administration Officer, Research Development and Governance Unit at Northern Health. Q. Firstly, what’s your coffee order? Skinny strong latte or dirty chai depends on the day. Always iced. Q. Tell us about your Northern Health journey. My journey with Northern Health began in 2024
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Research Week 2025: Reimagine the future
Northern Health Research Week returns this year from 20-24 October 2025, showcasing the breadth and depth of research activity across our organisation, and highlighting the significant contributions of staff and university partners – La Trobe University, RMIT University, and The University of Melbourne. The theme for this year is ‘Healthcare 2050’ as we envisage the
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Allied Health Excellence Awards 2025
Yesterday, our Allied Health team celebrated the outstanding contributions of their staff at the Allied Health Excellence Awards. The awards were presented to staff across clinical care, education, leadership, innovation, and quality improvement. The ceremony was also an opportunity to celebrate the contributions allied health staff make in the profession. Northern Health is proud to
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Podiatry Week 2025: From First Steps to Next Steps
Podiatry Week 2025 invites us to reflect on our feet’s remarkable journey through life — from a baby’s first steps and the balance they learn, to the miles we walk through work, sport and everyday living. It’s the perfect time to pause and appreciate the incredible work our feet do for us every day. To