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Werribee Mercy Hospital

Locality: Werribee, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8754 3000

Address: 300 Princes Hwy 3030 Werribee, VIC, Australia

Website: https://health-services.mercyhealth.com.au/our-locations/werribee-mercy-hospital

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25.01.2022 Embarrassed but so grateful, was the overwhelming response from 200 Werribee Mercy Hospital (WMH) frontline staff who, in recent days, have been presented with corporate care packs following a Melbourne Gold FM radio promotion. A huge thank you to Coles for dropping off 200 care bags at the WMH loading dock. The packs contained shampoos, deodorants, face and hand creams, bags of lollies, fruit and nut bars and other treats. Our frontline healthcare workers are generally the providers of care. But in recent days, it has been nice to see the carers being shown some tangible gratitude. Thanks again to all concerned!

25.01.2022 Adorable little Calista recently returned to Werribee Mercy Hospital to thank staff from the Emergency Department (ED) and Paediatric Ward for saving her life. In August this year, the seven year old was admitted to the hospital with a severe and life-threatening case of influenza. After unexpectedly going in to cardiac arrest, the amazing ED team at Werribee Mercy Hospital managed to revive Calista.... The teams at Werribee Mercy Hospital definitely saved her precious life, says her Dad, Mark. Read this and other inspiring stories from across Mercy Health in the summer edition of Our Voice.

24.01.2022 Spring Our Voice is out now! In this edition, we honour the staff, patients and aged care residents who have been on the front line in the battle against coronavirus. Read these inspiring stories and subscribe by clicking the link below.

24.01.2022 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence starts TODAY! Did you know that one in three women worldwide will experience violence at some point in their lifetime? This global campaign, initiated by the United Nations, aims to end gender-based violence and raise awareness about the impact of violence against women. ... Mercy Health is committed to the health and wellbeing of women and will be holding a number of internal events and activities over the next fortnight to raise awareness among staff about this important issue.

24.01.2022 Mercy Health celebrates World Breastfeeding Week (1- 7 August 2020). This year’s theme ‘Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet’ looks at the impact of infant feeding on the environment and the importance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding for the health of the planet and its people. For 14 consecutive years, Mercy Health has been accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA). ... This accreditation reflects Mercy Health’s commitment to gender equality and enabling women to successfully combine work and breastfeeding. At Mercy Health, we provide suitable spaces for breastfeeding, allow for adequate lactation breaks and communicate our support for breastfeeding at work. #WBW2020

24.01.2022 The Australian Government has released an official app with the information you need to know about #Coronavirus #COVID19. Search Coronavirus Australia in the Apple App Store and on Google Play or visit www.australia.gov.au

23.01.2022 Mercy Health are excited to be hosting our annual work experience placements at Mercy Hospital for Women and Werribee Mercy Hospital later this year. Applications are now open and close Friday 28 February. As part of our ongoing commitment to Aboriginal employment, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. Please visit the following link for more information: bit.ly/2HP83fx

22.01.2022 Important information for parents: Werribee Mercy Hospital emergency and paediatric departments are still open. We continue to provide emergency and inpatient care for all children aged 0-18 years. We are also continuing to support families via Mercy Health OConnell Family Centre, our early parenting centre in Canterbury.... Please check the website for details before you visit: bit.ly/3dIhhb4 Thank you for your ongoing cooperation in keeping our patients, staff and community safe

22.01.2022 Earlier today Wyndham Rotary generously presented a cheque of $7,000 to Werribee Mercy Hospital. We look forward to continuing our efforts to raise money so children will be able to freely play at our future Outpatients playground at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The playground will be a welcome distraction for children who need to attend hospital appointments but currently have nowhere to play. To learn more about other causes that the Mercy Health Foundation supports, or if you are interested in donating today please visit: bit.ly/32ojZOV.

21.01.2022 Mercy Health frontline staff in health services and aged care, who have battled the coronavirus pandemic, are a focus of tribute videos, produced by Catholic Health Australia. Some of the material was filmed at Werribee Mercy Hospital and Mercy Place East Melbourne. The filming has prompted Mercy Health Group Chief Executive Stephen Cornelissen to reveal that Werribee Mercy Hospital, located in one of Victoria’s most serious COVID-19 hotspots, would have been brought to its knees, other than for the hospital staff’s heroic efforts.

20.01.2022 To help prevent the spread of coronavirus, Mercy Health has introduced further visitor restrictions at our hospitals and health services. Please check the website for details before you visit. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our patients, staff and community safe. Link: bit.ly/3alLYlc

20.01.2022 It’s almost time to apply for a graduate nursing position. If you’re considering a graduate position in mental health, Mercy Health’s two-year Mental Health Graduate Nursing Program should be your number one choice. Learn more about the program by joining our online information sessions today, 25 June, 2pm-3pm or Monday 6 July, 2pm-3pm. For bookings, email: [email protected]... For more information about Mercy Health’s Graduate Programs in nursing, midwifery or mental health, Google ‘Mercy Health Graduate Program’ and follow the links. Applications close August 5. Mental Health Nursing Graduate Program: health-services.mercyhealth.com.au/mental-health-nursing-gr

19.01.2022 8 to 14 November 2020 is Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Action (PANDA) Week. PANDA week raises much needed awareness about perinatal anxiety, depression, early signs to look for and available support options. The theme for 2020 is Tell Someone Who Cares. Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) provides a free national confidential helpline that offers support and resources to those in need via 1300 726 306. #PANDAWeek2020 #TellSomeoneWhoCares

19.01.2022 Congratulations go out to the Werribee Mercy Hospitals Paediatrics Ward and its dedicated staff, who have just completed 12 months of service. While any plans for a party and birthday cake have been put to one side due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we know the childrens ward and its team of skilled practitioners have been well received by the mums and families of the Wyndham community. Clinicial Director of WMH Paediatrics and the Special Care Nursery Dr Kathy McMahon says w...hat shes enjoyed most is seeing children from local families having access to excellent paediatric care not that far from their homes. Seeing bright bubbly smiles on the faces of local kids when they are better, say Dr McMahon, makes it all worthwhile. While there have been a few initial challenges informing the community that paediatrics was open for business, weve no doubt that the ward will grow from strength to strength, she said. (Photo taken: August 2019)

18.01.2022 ‘Embarrassed but so grateful,’ was the overwhelming response from 200 Werribee Mercy Hospital (WMH) ‘frontline staff’ who, in recent days, have been presented with corporate ‘care packs’ following a Melbourne Gold FM radio promotion. A huge thank you to Coles for dropping off 200 care bags at the WMH loading dock. The packs contained shampoos, deodorants, face and hand creams, bags of lollies, fruit and nut bars and other treats. Our frontline healthcare workers are generally the providers of care. But in recent days, it has been nice to see the carers being shown some tangible gratitude. Thanks again to all concerned!

18.01.2022 The closing date for graduate nursing positions is fast approaching. Make Mercy Health your first choice and apply before 5 August if you want to learn from the best and be part of team that is committed to helping you become the best health professional that you can be. Mercy Health offers graduate positions in nursing, midwifery, mental health, palliative care and allied health. For more information about Mercy Healths Graduate Programs in any of the above disciplines, Google Mercy Health Graduate Program and follow the links.

18.01.2022 Our maternity team is raising awareness of stillbirth risk factors by talking to patients about reduced baby movements, smoking and maternal sleep position. For more information on reducing the risk of stillbirth, visit: bit.ly/2HXZDm1 Safer Care Victoria

17.01.2022 Its almost time to apply for a graduate nursing position. If youre considering a graduate position in mental health, Mercy Healths two-year Mental Health Graduate Nursing Program should be your number one choice. Learn more about the program by joining our online information sessions today, 25 June, 2pm-3pm or Monday 6 July, 2pm-3pm. For bookings, email: [email protected]... For more information about Mercy Healths Graduate Programs in nursing, midwifery or mental health, Google Mercy Health Graduate Program and follow the links. Applications close August 5. Mental Health Nursing Graduate Program: health-services.mercyhealth.com.au/mental-health-nursing-gr

17.01.2022 Mercy Health celebrates World Breastfeeding Week (1- 7 August 2020). This years theme Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet looks at the impact of infant feeding on the environment and the importance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding for the health of the planet and its people. For 14 consecutive years, Mercy Health has been accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA). ... This accreditation reflects Mercy Healths commitment to gender equality and enabling women to successfully combine work and breastfeeding. At Mercy Health, we provide suitable spaces for breastfeeding, allow for adequate lactation breaks and communicate our support for breastfeeding at work. #WBW2020

16.01.2022 Congratulations go out to the Werribee Mercy Hospital’s Paediatrics Ward and its dedicated staff, who have just completed 12 months of service. While any plans for a party and birthday cake have been put to one side due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we know the ‘children’s ward’ and its team of skilled practitioners have been well received by the mums and families of the Wyndham community. Clinicial Director of WMH Paediatrics and the Special Care Nursery Dr Kathy McMahon says w...hat she’s enjoyed most is seeing children from local families having access to excellent paediatric care not that far from their homes. Seeing bright bubbly smiles on the faces of local kids when they are better, say Dr McMahon, makes it all worthwhile. While there have been a few initial challenges informing the community that paediatrics was ‘open for business’, we’ve no doubt that the ward will grow from strength to strength, she said. (Photo taken: August 2019)

15.01.2022 Do you have any unwanted baby and children goods such as clothing, toys, prams and cots? You can book a stall to sell your pre-loved items at Septembers Baby and Kids Market Melbourne. Part of the proceeds from Septembers market will support Werribee Mercy Hospital to build a childrens playground at the Outpatient Clinics. To find out more please visit: bit.ly/2H7u0Xb

14.01.2022 This week Mercy Health will be celebrating NAIDOC week and we invite you, your friends and family to join the festivities. NAIDOC week is an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This years theme is Voice. Treaty. Truth. We will be hosting events at Mercy Hospital for Women and Werribee Mercy Hospital. Details at mercyhealth.com.au/events #NAIDOC2019 #VoiceTreatyTruth

14.01.2022 Your babys movements matter. From 28 weeks, if your babys movements change, or youre worried for any reason, let your midwife or doctor know. For more information on fetal movement, visit movementsmatter.org.au #MovementsMatter #MovementsMatterAU... Safer Care Victoria

14.01.2022 Today we celebrate International #AHPsDay! Mercy Healths Allied Health Professionals are integral in helping patients improve their health and well being. Whether its building strength to complete normal daily functioning, improving safety around the home, helping patients to communicate after an injury, or supporting them through trauma or loss, Mercys Allied Health Professionals are an integral part of helping our patients live meaningful lives.

14.01.2022 Have you had your flu shot? The flu isnt like the common cold, it can hit quickly and last for weeks, meaning time off work or school and staying away from family and friends. Stay well this winter and dont forget your flu shot. #FightFlu https://go.vic.gov.au/cE8uap

13.01.2022 Take a few minutes to listen to Clinical Director of Paediatrics Dr Kathy McMahon as she chats about the new Paediatrics Ward at Werribee Mercy Hospital on Talking Wyndham. Weve got a fantastic team and were open for business, declares Kathy. Click on the link to listen to the full podcast.

13.01.2022 Bereaved families and those touched by miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss are invited to join together virtually for an online remembrance service to honour and remember babies lost. The service will be held on Thursday 15 October at 7pm, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. As it will be an online event, the service is open to everyone across the country. Please join us for this special Victorian Government-endorsed event as we support bereaved families and acknowledge the loss of their babies. Visit sands.org.au/Event/vic-remembrance-service-2020 for information and to RSVP for the service.

12.01.2022 During times of trouble, a little thanks really does go a long way. Last week, Werribee Mercy Hospital staff received baskets of goods filled with things that would make their hospital shifts that bit easier. Pacific Werribee generously donated the goods through the Mercy Health Foundation, and the gifts certainly lifted spirits. The hampers included toasted sandwich makers, coffee machines, toiletries and some yummy treats. For your kindness during these tough times, Werribee Mercy Hospital staff say a BIG thank you to Pacific Werribee.

12.01.2022 Werribee Mercy Hospital's Emergency Department, which stared COVID-19 in the face throughout the year, is the first recipient of the Lalor Hero Award for 2020, an award that recognises local heroes' service and contribution to the Lalor electorate community. Accepting the award, Emergency Department Nurse Unit Manager Lynn O'Neil said that while the award is a tremendous honour, every Mercy Health staff member deserves the recognition, not just those who work within ED. "We s...tepped up to the plate, and we know that, but equally we are proud and humbled by the response and gratitude we received from the community," she said. Presenting the award, Federal Member for Lalor Joanne Ryan MP said Werribee Mercy Hospital has built a great rapport with Melbourne's West and is a worthy recipient. "Given the year we've endured, and the significance of the hospital's role, it was not difficult to choose the Emergency Department as the award's first recipient," Ms Ryan said.

12.01.2022 NAIDOC Week is a great opportunity to emerge ourselves in culture and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At our Mercy Health events we enj...oyed delicious food by Mabu Mabu as well as a Wayapa Wuurrk well-being session where our staff, patients and visitors were encouraged to reflect on the connection between the earth and our own well-being. #NAIDOC2019 #VoiceTreatyTruth National NAIDOC Gathermore Floral Events See more

12.01.2022 Has your midwife or obstetrician discussed stillbirth risk factors with you? Mercy Health is proud to be partnering with Safer Care Victoria to ensure all women are screened for their risk of stillbirth. Together, we are working to reduce Victorias stillbirth rate. For information on ways you can prevent avoidable stillbirth, visit bit.ly/3a7DG0Q

11.01.2022 Did you know that sleeping on your side is best for your unborn baby? From 28 weeks, your third trimester, going to sleep on your side is safer for your baby. #SleepOnSide Find more information on reducing your risk of stillbirth at https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au//improving-awareness-of-/ Safer Care Victoria

11.01.2022 Mercy Health cares for and is made up of a richly diverse community, including many people who arrived in Australia as refugees. Every refugee seeking safety brings their own story of why they left home and their journey but what we all share is common humanity. We are proud to stand #WithRefugees Refugee Week

10.01.2022 The voices of Melbourne’s West have been heard with the announcement that Werribee Mercy Hospital has been funded in the State Budget for the planning phase of a much-needed expansion. With the majority of Victoria’s population growth in the next five years forecast to be in Melbourne’s West, we are hopeful the plans lead to an expansion funding announcement before the next State election in 2022 to accommodate the communities' growing health needs. We are grateful that Trea...surer Tim Pallas has again acknowledged the needs of our community, Mercy Health Group CEO Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen says. This is the first step towards urgently turning plans into a reality. Government, like us, will be keen to turn the expansion’s first sod at Werribee Mercy Hospital, so that Melbourne’s West will have local access to a more comprehensive range of specialist services that they both need and deserve. See more

09.01.2022 Back To Basics Early Learning Centre are holding a special Super Hero Day on 22 May at 348 Morris Road, Hoppers Crossing. The donations from the day will go into supporting of Werribee Mercy Hospital. For more information call 9748 7977 or visit backtobasics.net.au

09.01.2022 The generosity of our community as we face coronavirus together has been extraordinary. Huge thanks to Zoos Victoria and the University of Melbourne U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital for donating equipment that will help us to serve our community safely. Your support is greatly appreciated.

09.01.2022 In partnership with Wyndham Rotary, the Wyndham Rotary Fun Run is back again this year! Join us on Sunday 15 March to help support Mercy Mental Health Services at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The Wyndham Rotary Fun will have something for everyone whether youre a runner or a walker! Register today for a family fun day out at Chirnside Park, Werribee. For more information or to register, please visit the Wyndham Rotary Fun Run website bit.ly/327TXix or contact Mercy Health Foundation at [email protected].

08.01.2022 Exactly six months after its opening, Werribee Mercy Hospital Paediatric Ward is celebrating the special children who have received care in the hospitals newest ward. Clinical Director of Paediatrics Dr Kathryn McMahon remembers fondly the wards very first patient, local baby Aurora Phillips, whose bronchiolitis was treated by the hospitals specialist paediatric team. Baby Aurora was special for more than one reason, Dr McMahon says. Not only was she our first paediatr...ic patient six months ago, her grandmother also used to be a nurse here at the hospital. Were thrilled that we can offer this dedicated paediatric service to our community. That Auroras family was able to confidently turn up to her local hospital to receive specialist paediatric care is great, and something that the Wyndham community has been waiting for for some time." As further reassurance, Auroras mum, Bronwen, could stay with her baby throughout her stay at the hospital. Our Paediatrics Ward has 12 beds, with accommodation available for parents to stay, Dr McMahon says. We are well equipped with senior paediatricians, junior medical staff and paediatric nurses working around the clock on our ward, ensuring that our local children are receiving the very best paediatric care right on their doorsteps. Most of the hospitals paediatrics presentations to date have been for conditions including asthma, bronchiolitis, gastroenteritis and poor weight gain in babies but the team has also cared for children requiring surgery for a range of issues including appendicitis and torsion of testicles.

08.01.2022 When I think we are done we seem to be beginning again. Founder of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley Today, Mercy Health celebrates Mercy Day, when Mercy ministries come together to celebrate the realisation of Catherine McAuley’s vision to build the House of Mercy at Baggot Street, Dublin in 1827. ... This year, Mercy Day is of particular significance as we also celebrate 100 years of Mercy healthcare in Victoria. When the Sisters of Mercy first entered the field of healthcare in Victoria it was in the wake of World War I and amid the deadly influenza epidemic of 1919. Spurred by the experience and with a growing Melbourne in need of better health services, the Sisters opened St Benedict’s Hospital in Malvern in 1920. As we face the challenges of coronavirus, Mercy Health has remained motivated by our mission to bring God’s mercy to those in need. Just as the Sisters of Mercy provided much needed care in 1919, Mercy Health continues to respond to the needs of our own time, inspired by the courage and determination of those who began our healthcare journey a century ago and the vision of Catherine McAuley before them. Images of Mercy patients, nurses and nursing Sisters from 1940-1970

07.01.2022 For most women and their families, pregnancy is a time of great joy, expectation, and perhaps a little anxiety about their health and that of their unborn baby or newborn. However, since the outbreak of coronavirus, that anxiety may have been heightened. Mercy Healths maternity teams acknowledge those feelings and want to help pregnant women and their families to understand the current situation. In this video, RANZCOG President Dr Vijay Roach delivers a message for pregnant women and their families. RANZCOGs advice and information for pregnant women and their families about coronavirus can be found on the RANZCOG website: ranzcog.edu.au/statements-guidelines/covid-19-statement

07.01.2022 Occupational Therapy Week, 26 October to 1 November, celebrates occupational therapy and promotes the many ways occupational therapists help all people to reach their potential. The theme for Occupational Therapy Week in 2020 is Resilience: Supporting our communities to rebuild, recover, and reengage.

07.01.2022 Baby Kylers parents had no plans for their firstborn son to support any particular AFL team ahead of his birth at Werribee Mercy Hospital last week. But by the time the baby boy went home, he was a Geelong Cats fan through and through. Four Geelong players paid a visit to the hospitals maternity ward as part of the clubs community partnership program, and gave the little newborn a Cats beanie and a cuddle. The players then presented to Werribee Mercy Hospital staff about workplace challenges, including shift work, change management and resilience. They also presented baby Kyler with his first win as a Cats supporter on Sunday when they beat Sydney by 27 points at the SCG.

07.01.2022 Last week, Western United FC players Brendan Hamill and Alessandro Diamanti visited Werribee Mercy Hospitals maternity unit, presenting two Little Westies with United gear and the honour of being the A-League clubs youngest supporters. While newborns Camilla Grech and Isabella Cassar will not be at the ground cheering for the United boys in their first practice game this Thursday, they will still be their biggest but tiniest fans.

06.01.2022 It has been heart-warming to see so much generosity and support for our Mercy Health staff who are working around the clock to support the needs of the community. Special thanks to the team at The Bakers Son bakery in Hoppers Crossing, which delivered fresh, hot pies for our frontline staff. They were delicious and much appreciated.

06.01.2022 #LetsTalkTiming We are partnering with women to ensure shared decision-making around the timing of their babies births. For more information, visit the Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence website: bit.ly/2U8rBB5

05.01.2022 From everyone at Mercy Health Foundation, we want to say thank you to the supporters and donors who have shown their compassion over the past few months. We hav...e needed the help of the community to navigate these trying times, and the support has been heart-warming. Paula Guerin, Associate Nurse Unit Manager of the Emergency Department at Werribee Mercy Hospital, has seen the amazing kindness that the community has offered. Our work has at times been overwhelming but weve felt so lifted by the care of everyone in our community she said. (They) have been incredible, and for that we thank you, Read more about the heroes behind the masks who are protecting our community in the Wyndham Star article link below: https://bit.ly/31E8Nz6

04.01.2022 Mercy Health will deliver Whittlesea’s first Early Parenting Centre in partnership with the Victorian Government. Based on a capacity to assist young families in need, we are delighted that Mercy Health has been identified to extend its expertise to other parts of Victoria as part of this expansion, Adj Prof Cornelissen said. Whittlesea EPC will give mothers and babies the best start to life, joining Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre, Mercy Hospital for Women and Werribe...e Mercy Hospital, as well as our world renowned Mercy Perinatal, in providing education, research and care. Mercy Perinatal Martin Foley MP Danielle Green MP - Member for Yan Yean Lily D'Ambrosio MP Bronwyn Halfpenny MP Colin Brooks #WerribeeMercyHospital #MercyHospitalForWomen #SaferBabyCollaborative #SpringStreet #SaferCareVictoria Click on the link to read the full media release: bit.ly/3jHzGse

04.01.2022 For updates and the latest information please visit our alerts website: mercyhealth.com.au/alert/coronavirus-information

03.01.2022 Save the date Mercy Health Foundation is delighted to announce that the annual Mercy Health Foundation Ball, in partnership with Catholic Super, will be held on Friday 5 June 2020 at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

02.01.2022 Two brave families have shared their personal stories and experience of stillbirth in this moving Mercy Health video to help us in our efforts to bring babies h...ome safely. While there may be reluctance to attend hospital while coronavirus remains in the community, our team Mercy Health maternity specialists say it remains as important as ever to contact us if you notice any changes to your unborn babys movement patterns. Watch the video to learn about the five steps you can take to reduce your risk of stillbirth, and visit: saferbaby.org.au/pdf/SB_COVID_Infographic_3.pdf, for information about stillbirth prevention during the coronavirus pandemic.

02.01.2022 Time and again during these challenging times, we have been blessed by the generosity of those in our community. Our thanks go out to Cabrini Health Australia for gifting us with some much needed equipment as we face coronavirus together. Mercy Healths connection with Cabrini Health dates back many, many years. The first Victorian hospital established by the Sisters of Mercy in Malvern exactly 100 years ago is now home to Cabrini Health. Thank you again for your generosity of spirit.

01.01.2022 The spirit of Easter arrived early at Mercy Place Wyndham on Friday when @BakersDelightHopperscrossing delivered 114 hot cross buns for staff and residents of the residential aged care home. The donation lifted the spirits of the homes frontline workers and provided a welcome distraction for the grateful residents. Mercy Health extends its thanks to Bakers Delight Hoppers Crossing and @PacificWerribee for organising the generous gift.