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Get to know: Ren Cazar
#WeAreNorthern Meet Ren Cazar, Director of Corporate Governance, Northern Health. Q: First things first — how do you take your coffee? A: Long black – iced in summer, hot in winter. My coffee machine doesn’t fit in the apartment, so it lives at work. Colleagues bring the beans; I bring the machine. I still somehow
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Celebrating Renewal at the WellAhead Open Day
On Friday 20 February, the WellAhead program held its its third Open Day at Whittlesea U3A. The day was designed to restore calm and inner balance for anyone navigating a cancer journey, supporting a loved one, or managing mental health challenges. We began with Qigong, the ancient Chinese practice that harmonises breath and movement to
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Small patients, mighty teams and a visit to remember
Last week, we were delighted to welcome Humpty’s Patron and Channel 7 Better Homes and Gardens presenter, Johanna Griggs AM, to The Northern Hospital in Epping – a special visit made possible through the ongoing partnership between the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and the Northern Health Foundation. Together, we spent time across the Special Care Nursery,
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Putting Women’s Health First: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
February marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – an important opportunity for our Northern Health community to shine a light on a disease that continues to significantly impact women across Australia. Often described as the “silent killer,” ovarian cancer can be difficult to detect early because its symptoms are frequently subtle and non-specific. Persistent bloating, abdominal
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Strengthening care through education
Allied Health professionals are a vital part of the health workforce and play a key role in delivering high‑quality patient care at Northern Health. To further strengthen this capability, Northern Health has recently introduced a new cohort of Allied Health Clinical Educators – 13 passionate educators from across disciplines who are committed to building a
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Get to know: Beatrice Cann
#WeAreNorthern Meet Beatrice Cann, Translation Team Leader, Transcultural and Language Services (TALS), Northern Health. Q: First, let’s start with your coffee order? A: Oat latte with a sprinkle of chocolate powder on top. If I’m sitting at a café, I like to add a light layer of sugar on the foam and eat it
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Discharges won’t take the weekend off
A new 7-day flow initiative is being introduced across General Medicine to support safe, timely discharges over the weekend. Many patients who are clinically ready to return home over the weekend do so successfully. However, for some patients, discharge is more complex and relies on coordinated input from multiple teams — including pharmacy, allied health,
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Consumer spotlight: Jane Spracklan, Disability Working Group
Standard 2 of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards focuses on partnering with consumers, families and carers to improve the safety, quality and experience of care. At Northern Health, consumer representatives play a vital role in shaping inclusive, accessible and responsive services through their lived experience. One such contributor is Jane Spracklan,
