Northern Health in Epping, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Northern Health

Locality: Epping, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8405 8000

Address: 185 Cooper Street 3076 Epping, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.nh.org.au

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25.01.2022 Looking for a Christmas stocking filler? Purchase your Scrubs the Bear in time for Christmas at support.nhfoundation.org.au/scrubs-the-bear. All proceeds support Northern Health. #northernhealthfoundation #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

25.01.2022 Yesterday we were delighted to welcome 9 News Melbourne to Northern Hospital Epping to learn about our Australian-first Virtual Emergency Department Triage service! Health Minister Martin Foley said the Victorian Government supports the way we have embraced technology and innovation to improve patient care. "It just goes to show how fantastic our nurses and doctors and healthcare workers are at innovating and delivering globally leading services in the middle of a pandemic,"... he said. Dr Loren Sher, Northern Health Emergency Physician, said, "In many ways, it gives you a way to access the right health care without attending the emergency department." "It's a quicker, more efficient, more streamlined process." For more information and to use the new service, head to nh.org.au/ed. #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

24.01.2022 Join Northern Health Foundation Board Member and Patron Trudi Hay for her annual High Tea on Friday, 16 October. This virtual High Tea will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. So please join us with your favourite cup of tea and a scone to help us raise money for Chemotherapy in the Home at Northern Health. Guest speakers from Northern Health include Wanda Stelmach, Chief Medical Officer, and Melissa Gwynne, Day Oncology Nurse Unit Manager. Musical entertainment for your enjoyment and lots of prizes to win. To register, head to www.trybooking.com/BLYPI #northernhealthfoundation #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

24.01.2022 Northern Health Foundation Patron and Board Member, Trudi Hay, recently hosted her annual High Tea to raise money for Northern Health Cancer Services. Trudi has been a dedicated supporter for over ten years. Every year, she hosts a High Tea event to raise funds to support patients undergoing cancer treatment - something very dear to her heart. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the event was held virtually. "While planning for this event, I was very conscious of the fact... that people are out of work at the moment and doing it tough, so people didn't need to donate to be able to participate in the High Tea. It was more about getting the word out and raising awareness of cancer," Trudi said. Guest speakers, Wanda Stelmach, Chief Medical Officer and Melissa Gwynne, Day Oncology Nurse Unit Manager, spoke on the challenges of cancer, general health and wellbeing, and about caring for our community during the pandemic. Over the years, Trudi has raised over $60,000. This year, her High Tea raised an amazing $11,000. Funds will go towards an ECG machine for our Day Oncology Unit, and care packs for patients using our new chemotherapy at-home service. Thank you Trudi for your wonderful ongoing support! Read more at bit.ly/2I2p2hR #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

24.01.2022 Today is World Prematurity Day - a day dedicated to bringing attention to preterm births. This year's focus is on supporting families, supporting health care professionals and strengthening health care systems. Today we say thank you to our dedicated staff in our Neonatal Unit who provide amazing care to preterm babies and families in our community. #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

24.01.2022 Would you like the chance to win a brand new car for Christmas? This fantastic Toyota Corolla Hybrid valued at $30,393 could be yours. How? Simply buy a ticket in this year’s Northern Health Foundation Major Raffle. Tickets are only $20 each. Purchase at www.rafflelink.com.au/nhfmajorraffle. Don’t miss out. There are six prizes to be won in total. Even more chances to be a winner! #northernhealthfoundation

23.01.2022 Our Northern Oncology and Haematology (NOAH) department within the Day Oncology Unit has recently launched a new at-home service for cancer patients NOAH@Home. NOAH@Home provides oncology and haematology patients the opportunity to receive certain chemotherapy or supportive treatments in the comfort of their own homes. The new service officially launched on 9 November and has been very well received by patients already. Kaylene Probst, NOAH@Home Liaison Nurse, explained t...he innovative service means patients no longer have to travel for appointments, there will be less stress on family who have to take time off work to bring their loved ones in for treatment and patients are more relaxed in their homes, she said. We are very excited to be able to offer a program like this, as it enables for greater use of our nursing skills and gives patients the opportunity to decide where they would prefer to have their treatment, Kaylene said. Read full story at bit.ly/32PNjz2 #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

22.01.2022 We are grateful for the wonderful community spirit and support we have received during these difficult times! Thank you to St Monica's College Epping and Pacific Epping who have arranged a giant message of thanks to our front line emergency workers - for everything they have done for the community. The billboard is on display opposite Northern Hospital so our staff see it every day when they come to work! #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

21.01.2022 Only three weeks left to buy your ticket and win! Purchase tickets at www.rafflelink.com.au/nhfmajorraffle. Enjoy a special night away in the Penthouse Suite at Mantra Epping with 4th prize in the Northern Health Foundation Major Raffle. Accommodation kindly donated by Mantra Epping. Purchase five or more tickets in the one transaction and go into the draw to win a $500 Coles Myer Gift Card! ... #northernhealthfoundation #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

21.01.2022 Thank you to Inspector Geri Porter and Eyewatch - Whittlesea Police Service Area for your support of our health care workers on the frontline. We are in this together. #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

20.01.2022 Are you interested in providing a consumer perspective on improving the patient experience? We would love to hear from you! We are looking for a community member to join our Medicine Quality and Risk Management Committee, to help review processes and systems to oversee safe, effective health care - with a person-centred focus. Our staff will support you to join meetings online and participate from the comfort of your own home. Medical knowledge is not required. Support and t...raining will be provided. To apply, email us at [email protected]. For more information and other vacancies, head to www.nh.org.au/support-us/consumer-community-participation. #safekindtogether

20.01.2022 This week we hosted Northern Health Research Week 2020! It looked a little different this year due to COVID-19, but that didn't stop our researchers showcasing their outstanding work. As a now completely virtual event, we were treated to fascinating guest speakers, along with presentations on the impressive research being undertaken by our very own researchers. Research in community care beyond COVID-19, effectiveness of fitness trackers, applying health information during a... pandemic and maternal and newborn health. Wanda Stelmach, our Chief Medical Officer (pictured here) says, I am proud of the research we are doing at Northern Health, as this ultimately contributes to better health outcomes for our northern community. Read full story at bit.ly/36N9NDu #inspiredresearchers #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

18.01.2022 NAIDOC Week this year is being celebrated from 8 to 15 November. This year’s theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. It acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. NAIDOC 2020 invites all A...ustralians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. Join us as we celebrate the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be. #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

17.01.2022 Did you know you know our emergency doctors and nurses are just a click away? Our new Virtual Emergency Department (ED) allows patients with non-life threatening emergencies to easily get the help they need, without even coming to hospital. Our doctors and nurses can help you with medical advice, prescriptions and referrals close to your home, or may ask you to come to hospital, if needed. To access our Virtual ED, please head to nh.org.au/service/emergency-department #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

15.01.2022 A fun, educational and interactive Zoom session on all things women’s health and wellbeing, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander females between the ages of 18 and 44. Wednesday, 2 December 1 pm - 3 pm Register by contacting Djirra’s Koori Women’s Place team on 9244 3333 or [email protected]. Registration is a must. We will share the Zoom ID on the day.... #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

14.01.2022 As part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations, Northern Health is pleased to launch www.bilang.nh.org.au - a Directory of Aboriginal Services in the North. ‘Bilang’ means ‘Straight Talk’ in Woi wurrung, the language spoken by the Wurundjeri-(balluk/Clan). The development of the Bilang Directory is a recommendation from the Northern Health Aboriginal Advisory Committee to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the right information about necessary services, or...ganisations and networks to effectively manage their health and wellbeing in the future. The Directory was created after extensive consultation with Aboriginal community members who access services and programs in the North and North East Melbourne areas. The Directory was funded by the Hume Whittlesea Primary Care Partnership (HWPCP). Max Lee, Chief Executive Officer HWPCP, said, The Northern Health Bilang 'Straight Talk' Directory is part of our long-term shared commitment to ensuring Aboriginal people can access culturally safe health services locally." The launch of Bilang ‘Straight Talk’ is really exciting for the community in the North and represents another way that we can acknowledge NAIDOC Week," says Briana Baass, Chief Allied Health Officer, Northern Health. #NAIDOC2020 #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

13.01.2022 We love receiving messages of support from our community! Thank you to Year 3 students from St Catherine's Primary School Lalor West for these lovely drawings and letters dedicated to our health care workers! #northernhealthfoundation #safekindtogether

13.01.2022 November is Lung Cancer Awareness month, an important initiative to raise awareness of the condition and break one common misconception that lung cancer only affects smokers. Dr Katharine See, Head of Respiratory, explains lung cancer doesn’t just affect smokers: one in five people with lung cancer have never smoked. Lung cancer affects both men and women, and statistics show twice as many women die of lung cancer each year than of breast cancer, and three times as many me...n die of lung cancer than of prostate cancer. During the pandemic, the number of new diagnosis of cancer has dropped about 27 per cent, so it’s really important that people don’t delay acting on their symptoms, she said. Dr See explains Northern Health has a fantastic multidisciplinary lung cancer service. In a single clinic, patients can be seen by the respiratory specialists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and thoracic surgeons, all in one location. And we are also incredibly lucky to have someone like Alison Hirth, Lung Mass Nurse Coordinator, who can coordinate patient care and is a key resource for patients during a very stressful time. Having a single point of contact gives patients some control over their diagnosis and treatment, Dr See added. Katharine and Alison agree that the earlier the team can make the diagnosis and commence treatment, the better the outcome for the patient. If you have symptoms such as an unexplained cough that doesn’t go away, or you are coughing blood, losing weight without trying, experience chest and or shoulder pain, night sweats or unexplained shortness of breath, please don’t delay seeking medical help.

12.01.2022 Through our new Virtual Emergency Department, our emergency nurse Stella and her colleagues have seen almost 600 patients so far! If you live in the northern suburbs and have a non-life threatening emergency, head to nh.org.au/ed to talk to our ED nurses and doctors, every day 1 pm - 9.30 pm. #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

12.01.2022 Well done Victoria! It is with great pride and relief that Victoria has had no new COVID-19 cases in two weeks! This reflects the dedication and extraordinary efforts of all Victorians, but we are especially grateful of our health care workers for their tireless commitment and sacrifice, both at work and in the community. We are proud of our Northern Health staff for the way they have cared for our community and contributed to this extraordinary milestone. These exceptiona...l times have proven how exceptional we can be by coming together to achieve a near impossible goal. And while we must remember to do the little things that help keep this virus at bay, we should all celebrate a little! #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

11.01.2022 Northern Health has reached a massive milestone of having conducted or registered over 100,000 COVID-19 tests during the pandemic! A huge thank you to our pathology department for their amazing efforts this year and their continued commitment to our community. A reminder for anyone with symptoms, no matter how mild, please get tested. Head to nh.org.au/coronavirus for our Northern Health testing sites. ... #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

10.01.2022 Today is World Thrombosis Day, and we are launching a new service at Northern Health - Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Anticoagulation Stewardship. Cynthia Donarelli, our inaugural VTE and Anticoagulation Stewardship Pharmacist, explained we are the second organisation in Victoria to have this service, which will provide support to patients with complex anticoagulation needs. As part of this service, we are aiming to improve patient health outcomes, recovery, minimise bleed...ing and any other risks. We will be reviewing inpatients with complex anticoagulation needs and following them up as outpatients early post discharge. As pharmacists, we will go through their appropriate medications and make sure they are all safe and appropriate, and that patients understand how to take medications, she explained. This new service marks a collaboration milestone between our pharmacy and haematology departments. To read more, head to bit.ly/3nJDATP #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

10.01.2022 Long standing Northern Health Foundation supporter, Rino Minniti, is walking over 11km to fundraise for cancer services at Northern Health! On 6 December, Rino will walk from Northern Hospital in Epping all the way to PANCH in Preston an impressive distance of 11.3km. Cancer is a cause very dear to Rino who is walking in memory of his brothers and to raise awareness of bowel cancer which Rino battled himself. I’d like to give back and raise awareness of bowel cancer and tr...y to raise money for people to have a better life, Rino said. Rino and his wife Josie have been dedicated fundraisers for over 20 years, passionate about improving the lives of cancer patients in our community. To support Rino and Northern Health cancer patients, please donate at www.justgiving.com/campaign/rino-walk-for-cancer #northernhealthfoundation #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

07.01.2022 Happy Perioperative Nurses Week! Here at Northern Health, we have over 220 dedicated perioperative nurses who work behind the closed doors of our operating suites, providing exceptional care to patients and their families at Northern Hospital Epping and Broadmeadows Hospital. Perioperative nurses have a specialised skillset and care for surgical patients from the time they are admitted through to after their procedure. During this week, staff from different areas are writin...g pledges to show their commitment to promoting and supporting respectful communication and #operatingwithrespect. I really value all their work and express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for the greater impact they have on our Northern community. It’s amazing how our perioperative nurses have found ways to work together and overcome any obstacle, especially during recent challenges, and continue to provide excellent care for our patients," said Linda Romano, Divisional Director Nursing - Surgical Services. #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

05.01.2022 Remember to be kind and support one another during this time

05.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - a global campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. The campaign is dedicated to ending gender-based violence against women and girls. #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

04.01.2022 There's no better way to see the sights of the Melbourne CBD than a scenic helicopter ride. Enjoy a private flight with three of your friends with second prize in the Northern Health Foundation Major Raffle. Joy Flight kindly donated by Burbank Air Services. Purchase tickets at www.rafflelink.com.au/nhfmajorraffle... #northernhealthfoundation #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

04.01.2022 Happy Allied Heath Professional’s Day! Jim Sayer, Director of Allied Health, says he is really proud to lead the team at Northern Health. "Our 400 staff in allied health are all passionate about improving the quality of our patients' lives," he said.... Hien Pham, Speech Pathologist, said she enjoys working in allied health because they work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. "We look at all aspects of patient's wellbeing and life - and it's great to improve someone's quality of life. I am inspired when I see my patients improve their communication after a stroke and when I support them to communicate on the wards," she said. Her colleagues Elaina Vatcky, Orthotist, Bond Romeo-Mutch, Social Worker and Gee Kasmawan, Occupational Therapist, agree that helping patients achieve their independence, working in a supportive team, and improving someone's quality of life are the main reasons they choose their profession and enjoy coming to work every day. Please join us in wishing a Happy Allied Health Professional's day to our wonderful staff! #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

03.01.2022 Since launching, our Australian-first Virtual Emergency Department has seen more than 60 patients! This easy to use system allows patients who live in Northern Health’s catchment area to connect with our emergency doctors and nurses from their home, work or car! Our virtual ED is now available for local general practitioners (GPs) as well. Please keep in mind this service is only for non-life threatening emergencies. To access our virtual ED, please head to www.nh.org.au/service/emergency-department #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

02.01.2022 Last year, Northern Health created the ‘Simulation Project’ to increase quality and safety of our care. Simulations act as system tests to allow teams to identify problems and come up with solutions. Dr Nancy Sadka, Emergency Physician, said the project started with the aim of using in-situ simulation. In-situ simulation means the simulation is performed in the clinical space, during clinical times," Dr Sadka said. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the simulation team shif...ted their focus to finding opportunities for improvement in our pandemic response. The demand grew so quickly that the team conducted 13 simulations in just two months, compared to their initial aim of completing one a month. The project has also grown to include many aspects of the hospital including critical care, general medical, general surgical, obstetrics and paediatrics. We’ve had a great response from staff who are asking for more and more exercises of this type, because staff feel that their voices get heard. These activities are also crucial for team building. Don’t forget that teams that practice together, perform well together. #wearenorthern #safekindtogether

01.01.2022 For some Dialysis at Home patients, these last seven months brought significant changes and improvement to their life and care. A number of renal patients hadn’t considered Dialysis at Home before the pandemic, but were now more open to switching to a home setting. One of these patients is Asiasiga Esekia, who is only 29 years old, and has been coming to hospital three times a week for the last two years. She was struggling to balance family life with two kids, a full time jo...b and dialysis at hospital. Before COVID-19, she was anxious to have dialysis at home, but the pandemic was a chance for her to change her mind. I started the home option two weeks ago and I already feel that I have the control of my life back. I am now there for my two kids, especially for my daughter who goes to school. I would recommend home dialysis to all patients, especially young ones you will have your whole day back, Asiasiga added. Read her story, along with other patient’s stories here: https://bit.ly/2UZWwAu #wearenorthern #safekindtogether