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Vascular experts from across the globe gathered in Melbourne's north for the sixth annual ANZ Venous Forum Workshop earlier this month. Hosted by Northern Health, participants came to learn and share knowledge about new techniques focused on the complexities of deep venous disease. The packed agenda focused on the management of deep venous disease, in particular deep vein thrombosis (DVT), iliofemoral DVT, iliofemoral obstruction, Paget-Schroetter syndrome, and the medical and surgical management of pulmonary embolism. Mr David Goh, Head of the Vascular Surgery Unit at Northern Health, said that the workshop was a great opportunity to collaborate, educate, and learn. "The workshop brought together a whole host of experts from around the world. We're always trying to push the boundaries of venous disease, and we certainly have great world experts attending, showing us how things are done in different parts of the world," said Mr Goh. "It is evident that this event is more than just an educational experience; it is a testament to the strides Northern Health continues to make toward advocating for the importance of venous disease and establishing itself as a centre of excellence, and certainly puts us on the world map." Read the full story here: bit.ly/48oSoPv #wearenorthern #safekindtogether #yearofkindness #ANZVenousForumWorkshop #vascularsurgery #northernhealth

And that’ s a wrap for Research Week 2024! 🎬 “The event this year felt BIG…. Excitingly ambitious, with a different and more extensive format compared to 2023. But this was entirely appropriate, given the overall aim this year was to be inspired to think big about the future of research at Northern Health,” said Dr Justine Ellis, Research Operations Manager, Northern Health. To read more about Research Week 2024, please click here: bit.ly/3AipnZ0 Congratulations to all involved on a yet another successful event!👏🎉 #wearenorthern #safekindtogether #yearofkindness #ResearchWeek2024 #research #northernhealth

Our very own Dr Zena Barakat has been recently honoured with the prestigious Shaun Summers Clinical Trainee Award at the 2024 Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide. 👏 The ANZSN Annual Scientific Meeting is the pinnacle event for kidney health in Australia and New Zealand, bringing together leading minds in nephrology. Under the mentorship of Dr Tim Pianta from Northern Health’s Department of Renal Medicine and the University of Melbourne’s Department of Medical Education, Dr Barakat’s research was deemed the most outstanding by a Nephrology Advanced Trainee across Australia and New Zealand. Northern Health's Chief Medical Officer and Chair of the Research Executive Committee, Professor Prahlad Ho, said, “My congratulations to both Dr Zena Barakat and Dr Tim Pianta. This is a significant achievement that underscores their dedication to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes.” Read the full story here: bit.ly/3UpQAQs #wearenorthern #safekindtogether #yearofkindness #inspiredresearchers #award #congratulations #northernhealth

As we conclude Occupational Therapy Week, we speak to Tanya Goodison, Program Manager – Hume and Merri-bek Community Teams, from the Mental Health Division at Northern Health. Tanya says, " I oversee the community mental health teams in Northwest Area Mental Health Service to support consumers in the Hume and Merri-bek areas to access specialist mental health support. I really enjoy working with a team of wonderful and dedicated staff from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds and continuing to learn from others." "In my role, I’m able to support the implementation of many great initiatives not only from our OTs, but also programs led by other disciplines such as our therapy stream, family work, exercise physiology, lived experience, dietetics, physical health and many more, which makes this role really meaningful." "Knowing that our team is making a difference in the lives of consumers accessing our service is definitely the most satisfying part of this role." Read more here: bit.ly/3Aou2Zr #wearenorthern #safekindtogether #northernhealth #staffprofile #occupationaltherapyweek #meetourstaff

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instil a love for learning 📚 Today, on World Teachers' Day, we celebrate quality teaching and salute all the inspirational teachers out there! 👏 Our educators at Northern Health are passionate about and committed to staff and student education through innovative training, development opportunities and robust support structures to achieve clinical excellence and outstanding healthcare for our patients and the community. Thank you to all the incredible teachers for empowering minds, one lesson at a time 🌟 #wearenorthern #safekindtogether #yearofkindness #WorldTeachersDay #thankyou #educators #northernhealth

This week we celebrate Spiritual Care Week (20 - 26 October), a time to reflect on the important role spiritual care plays in providing multidisciplinary and holistic care for patients and their loved ones. This year's theme, 'Beyond Religious Roles' touches on the many roles chaplains and other professional spiritual caregivers play, outside of offering prayer. Here at Northern Health, our Spiritual Care staff continue to provide spiritual care beyond religious roles, including bereavement support, emotional support, pastoral counselling, ceremonial events and rites, education and training, blessing and name ceremonies (post-natal) and referral and consultation. "There is a misconception that we are just about religion. We're so much more than religion - we can offer value if a patient is distressed or worried," said Natalia Dewiyani, Spiritual Care Coordinator. "We hold a safe, comforting, and non-judgmental space where people often feel most vulnerable in the hospital setting. We empower patients, family and staff in transcending their suffering and exploring their sense of meaning, purpose and belonging." Read full story at: https://lnkd.in/gBa89E73 #wearenorthern #safekindtogether #yearofkindness #northernhealth #spiritualcareweek

Occupational Therapy Week is an annual celebration, held from 21 – 27 October in 2024, and celebrates occupational therapy as a profession, and the dedicated professionals who provide this care to our community. At Northern Health, Occupational Therapists (OTs) are the quiet powerhouses ensuring patient recovery isn’t just a goal, but a reality. These unsung heroes weave therapy into daily life activities, turning routine into rehabilitation. In the Mental Health Division, Occupational Therapists wear many hats, delivering specialised and holistic care across our bed-based and community services. We asked some of our OTs to reflect on their work and share their stories. Here’s what they had to say: “A highlight of my career has been facilitating activity-based leisure groups in mental health. Witnessing the joy and animation our consumers experience when connecting socially and engaging in a joyful and fun leisure-based activity is a definite highlight. Through these groups, they develop their social skills and feel a sense of belonging and connection.” Rohan Godfrey, Occupational Therapist Grade 1 Read full story here: https://bit.ly/3Yx3ZZu #wearenorthern #safekindtogether #otweek #occupationaltherapy #healthcare #northernhealth

Visiting Hours - Episode 17 just dropped on Spotify and we pay a visit to Northern Health's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Prahlad Ho. An enthusiastic advocate for research, Prahlad talks about the support he received throughout his journey at Northern Health, starting as an intern. He shares fondly about his family, the importance of making everyday moments an opportunity to connect, and how an encounter in the cardiac ward changed his life for the better. Get out your stethoscope, remember to warm it up first, and listen intently to Visiting Hours.🎧 Tune in ➡️ https://spoti.fi/4ffYaoE 🔗 #wearenorthern #visitinghours #podcast #CMO #connection #cardiac #health #northernhealth

This morning at Northern Health Foundation, a very special moment was shared during the handover of beautiful artwork painted by Mr Ting Zhao, a Chinese Watercolour artist who passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2024. Mr Zhao began drawing in his early childhood, developing a unique style that blends Western watercolour techniques with traditional Chinese methods. 🎨 Ting's artwork had a very distinctive style, captivating diverse breeds at local dog shows, which was quickly recognised throughout the dog show community, soon spreading to the attention of collectors in Australia, New Zealand, North America, Western and Northern Europe, and several Asian countries. His paintings have also been featured on the covers of dog magazines in Sweden, France, and the UK. 🌏 Executive Director Public Affairs and Foundation, Pina Di Donato and Director Foundation, Melissa Grenville met with Professor Zhen Zheng this morning who handed over around 297 pieces of original art and limited-edition prints. These will be sold or auctioned through the Foundation, with the money raised going towards Cancer Services and the PANDA Project (Personalised Acupuncture at Northern Emergency Department for Acute Pain) at Northern Health. Thank you so much to both Zhen and Ting for this tremendous act of kindness. We feel incredibly privileged to honour Ting's wishes through his painted legacy which will make such a difference in the lives of those we care for here at Northern Health. 💙 #safekindtogether #wearenorthern #paintings #artwork #northernwish #cancerservices #pandaproject

Over the weekend, Seda Kiroglu, Maternity Unit Manager and Dr. Siaw Hui Wong, Head of Medical Obstetrics, proudly represented Northern Health at the ISOM/SOMANZ Joint Annual Scientific Meeting in Sydney, where they presented our Maternity Outreach and Homecare (MOAH) program.   The MOAH program, a pioneering Australian-first initiative, has delivered care to over 2,134 pregnant and postpartum women since 2022. By reducing hospital admissions and ED presentations for conditions such as hyperemesis and pre-eclampsia, MOAH ensures women can receive essential care at home, surrounded by their families.   "The presentation sparked significant interest, with several attendees keen to replicate this innovative, women centered care model in their own maternity hospitals," says Dr. Siaw Hui Wong, Head of Medical Obstetrics, Northern Health.   #wearenorthern #safekindtogether #MOAH #healthcare #maternitycare #northernhealth