2026
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Standing tall: Honouring our Orthotists and Prosthetists
Today is National Orthotist/Prosthetist Day, and we celebrate the quiet strength, technical expertise and compassion of our orthotists and prosthetists at Northern Health who help people stand taller, sometimes quite literally. Orthotists and prosthetists play a pivotal role across both acute and rehabilitation settings. Whether fitting a spinal brace following a fracture or facilitating safer
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World Hearing Day: Expanding Paediatric Audiology at Craigieburn
March marks Hearing Awareness Week, with 3 March recognised as World Hearing Day by the World Health Organization. This year’s theme, “Hearing care for all children, from communities to classrooms,” reinforces the importance of early identification and timely intervention to support children’s speech, learning and social development. At Northern Health, we are proud to strengthen
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Triage for teddies: A Teddy Bear Hospital adventure
Teddy bears turned into patients, and children transformed into doctors at the recent Kilmore District Hospital Garden Party Teddy Bear Hospital. The Teddy Bear Hospital started a few years ago as a community engagement activity to invite local children along for a positive healthcare experience, and to build trust and break down any barriers around
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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