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Palliative Care & Treatment Support
Palliative Care is care and support for people who are living with a life-limiting illness. We help patients and their families. We work to prevent and relieve suffering, and support people to live as fully as possible throughout their illness. We do our best to address symptoms and other concerns – psychological, spiritual, social and
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Kath Atkinson Wing (KAW)
Kath Atkinson Unit (KAW-Age) is located at Bundoora Centre, Northern Health and is a unique 15-bed geriatric assessment unit that provides care, evaluation and management of individuals who are experiencing cognitive decline, behaviours of concern and medical illness. The multidisciplinary team on the unit believe that care given should be directed towards assisting the individual
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Ian Brand residential Care, Bundoora
Ian Brand Residential Care, located at Bundoora Centre, Northern Health. This is a 30-bed facility that consists of 18 permanent residents and 12 Bed Based Transition Care Beds. All rooms are single accommodation with shared bathrooms. Ian Brand Residential Care is a public sector residential aged care facility. Our management and staff are committed to
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Disability Liaison Officer (DLO)
Disability Liaison Officers (DLO) at Northern Health is a health professional passionate about reducing the barriers for people with disability to accessing health services. We support delivery of disability action plans and develop disability competency in health services to improve access to healthcare for people with a disability. DLO supports people with a disability, their
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Haematology (Blood disorders)
We provide comprehensive care, both inpatient and outpatient services, for a wide range of Haematological disorders including: Our team comprise of: We provide supportive care for patients with blood cancers throughout treatment and beyond with the WellAhead program and Survivorship Clinic. In addition to our clinical service we are actively involved in research and education:
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Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiologists (EPs) are university qualified allied health professionals who specialise in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic disease and injury. Exercise Physiologists are accredited allied health professionals who are involved in the management of a wide range of conditions including musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular
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Foot Procedure Unit
The Foot Procedure Unit provides assessment, management and diagnosis for individuals with complex wounds affecting the feet and active Charcot foot. Treatment is provided by Podiatrists, Orthotists, a Clinical Nurse Consultant, and a Consultant Geriatrician. The Foot Procedure Unit also consults closely with other departments within The Northern Hospital including, but not limited to: Vascular,
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Patient Watch
Patient Watch is a service that Northern Health introduced in 2020 to support patients identified as high risk of future hospital admissions. The service aims to support patient engagement and self-management of their health. Over time, Patient Watch builds relationships and establishes trust with participating patients. Patient Watch aims to support patients identified as high
