2025
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Northern Health brings robotic surgery to Melbourne’s north
Northern Health has marked a major milestone with the introduction of the Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system—one of the most advanced surgical technologies available today. More than 200 patients annually are expected to benefit from this cutting-edge platform, including those undergoing treatment for prostate, kidney, bladder, lung, and bowel cancers, as well as individuals
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CareSync Exchange Launches at Northern Health
We are thrilled to share that CareSync Exchange is now live at Northern Hospital, Epping within the Emergency Department (ED) and Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), and at Kilmore District Hospital – Urgent Care Centre (UCC). This marks a new era of connected care and an exciting step forward in how we care for our
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World Patient Safety Day: Safe Care from the Start
Every year on 17 September, the world comes together to mark World Patient Safety Day, highlighting the importance of making healthcare safer for all. This year’s theme, “Patient safety from the start!” focuses on the critical importance of safe care for every newborn and child, reaffirming every child’s right to safe and quality healthcare. Newborns
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Urgent Concern Helpline: Supporting Families When It Matters Most
When a child is unwell in hospital, no one knows their needs better than their parents and carers. But sometimes, despite speaking up, families can feel their concerns aren’t being heard. To help bridge this gap, Northern Health is proud to be one of three sites piloting the Urgent Concern Helpline – an independent escalation
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World Sepsis Day: Stop sepsis, save lives
Every year in September, the Step on Sepsis team participates in World Sepsis Day campaigns to celebrate our achievements in improving sepsis care at Northern Health, and to remind everyone of the seriousness of this life-threatening disease. World Sepsis Day (13 September) is a vital reminder that sepsis remains one of the world’s deadliest emergencies,
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Get to know: Stephanie King
#WeAreNorthern Meet Stephanie King, Registered Nurse (RN), Kilmore District Hospital, Nothern Health. Q: First, let’s start with your coffee order? A: Latte with two sugars – simple, sweet, and just how I like it! Q: Tell us about your journey at Kilmore District Hospital (KDH)? A: I started at KDH in 2022 as a casual
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A pause in the hallway – R U OK? Day
Today is R U OK? Day, a national day of action to remind us all to check in with the people around us – our colleagues, friends, and ourselves. It’s about starting meaningful conversations and showing that we care, especially in high-pressure environments like ours. It’s not about having all the answers or being a
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Malnutrition Week: Nutrition matters
This week marks Malnutrition Week ANZ, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of malnutrition and encouraging action across healthcare settings in Australia and New Zealand. Malnutrition occurs when a person’s dietary intake does not meet their body’s needs, leading to loss of muscle and strength, impaired wound healing, reduced immunity, and poorer recovery from illness.