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New special space provides respite for patients and familieshttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/New-special-space-provides-respite-for-patients-and-families.aspxNew special space provides respite for patients and familiesRonald McDonald Family Room opens at Joan Kirner Women’s and Childrens at Sunshine Hospital.11/09/2024 2:00:00 PM
Keeping it in the family on Father’s Dayhttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Keeping-it-in-the-family-on-Father’s-Day.aspxKeeping it in the family on Father’s DayThree father-son pairs a great bonus for Western Health’s security team 31/08/2024 2:00:00 PM
Latest update for our communityhttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Coronavirus_Update.aspxLatest update for our communityCOVID-19 : Latest updates for our community21/08/2024 2:00:00 PM
PhD scholarship recipient to investigate strategies to improve wellbeinghttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/PhD-scholarship-recipient-to-investigate-strategies-to-improve-wellbeing.aspxPhD scholarship recipient to investigate strategies to improve wellbeingNurse and procurement professional Valentina Trajkovski can’t get enough of learning! 18/08/2024 2:00:00 PM
Supporting women with higher BMI through pregnancyhttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Supporting-women-with-higher-BMI-through-pregnancy.aspxSupporting women with higher BMI through pregnancyRates of obesity among pregnant women in Victoria have risen steadily over a decade, new Western Health research shows. 13/08/2024 2:00:00 PM
Website-scheduled-maintenancehttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Website-scheduled-maintenance.aspxWebsite-scheduled-maintenanceDue to scheduled maintenance, the Western Health site may be unavailable between 10pm to 11pm Thursday 27 June.26/06/2024 2:00:00 PM
Western Health Welcomes New Board Chair, Professor the Honourable Jill Hennessy https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Western-Health-Welcomes-New-Board-Chair,-Professor-the-Honourable-Jill-Hennessy-.aspxWestern Health Welcomes New Board Chair, Professor the Honourable Jill Hennessy Western Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor the Honourable Jill Hennessy as Chair of the Board, effective 1 July 2024.8/06/2024 2:00:00 PM
New Footscray Hospital facade completedhttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/NFH-external-facade-of-your-new-Footscray-Hospital.aspxNew Footscray Hospital facade completedThe final glass panel has been fitted into place on the New Footscray Hospital, marking the completion of the external façade!5/06/2024 2:00:00 PM
From intern to interventional cardiologisthttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/From-intern-to-interventional-cardiologist.aspxFrom intern to interventional cardiologistDr Omar Al-Mukhtar first discovered his love of cardiology at Western Health where he was working as an intern. 5/06/2024 2:00:00 PM
‘Miracle’ as Melbourne hospital saves its smallest ever premmiehttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/‘Miracle’-as-Melbourne-hospital-saves-its-smallest-ever-premmie.aspx‘Miracle’ as Melbourne hospital saves its smallest ever premmieAt just 365g, Tarneit bub Oskar was born weighing less than a can of Coke — so tiny that doctors struggled to find equipment small enough for his body. 26/05/2024 2:00:00 PM
Lifelong friendships formed at Footscrayhttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Lifelong-friendships-formed-at-Footscray.aspxLifelong friendships formed at FootscrayFor three years, a group of students from the 39th Preliminary Training Group undertook rigorous Hospital Based Training while living on campus at Footscray Hospital to become nurses. 16/05/2024 2:00:00 PM
Meet our first Gender and Sexuality Liaison Clinician https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Meet-our-first-Gender-and-Sexuality-Liaison-Clinician-.aspxMeet our first Gender and Sexuality Liaison Clinician Meet Maëlly Bellm. Maëlly, a midwife at Joan Kirner Women and Children’s, has recently taken on the role of Western Health’s very first Gender and Sexuality Liaison Clinician. 14/05/2024 2:00:00 PM
Breastfeeding Friendly Workplacehttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Breastfeeding-Friendly-Workplace.aspxBreastfeeding Friendly WorkplaceNew accreditation for Sunshine Hospital9/04/2024 2:00:00 PM
Art in New Footscray Hospital to celebrate local history https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Art-in-New-Footscray-Hospital-to-celebrate-local-history--.aspxArt in New Footscray Hospital to celebrate local history A three-dimensional tapestry spanning 4.2 x 10 metres and inspired by the nature and history of Melbourne's west7/04/2024 2:00:00 PM
New Paediatric Diabetes Servicehttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/New-Paediatric-Diabetes-Service.aspxNew Paediatric Diabetes ServiceNew care provisions for paediatric patients with diabetes.17/03/2024 1:00:00 PM
New medical research funding for innovative health projectshttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/New-medical-research-funding-for-innovative-health-projects.aspxNew medical research funding for innovative health projectsDiabetes and falls research projects receive funding boost.14/02/2024 1:00:00 PM
Pharmacy robots rolled out at Sunshine Hospital https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Pharmacy-robots-rolled-out-at-Sunshine-Hospital-.aspxPharmacy robots rolled out at Sunshine Hospital Cutting-edge robots will help staff dispense, stock and store medication.2/01/2024 1:00:00 PM
Annual General Meeting 2023 video recording now available https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Annual-General-Meeting-2023-video-recording-now-available-.aspxAnnual General Meeting 2023 video recording now available Western Health held its virtual Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 19 December 2023, presented by Board Chair Robyn Batten AM and Chief Executive Adjunct Professor Russell Harrison. 19/12/2023 1:00:00 PM
Free fertility care for people in Melbourne's westhttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Free-fertility-care-for-people-in-Melbourne's-west.aspxFree fertility care for people in Melbourne's westJoan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Public Care Fertility Service launches11/12/2023 1:00:00 PM
2023 Employee Service Award Presentationshttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/2023-Employee-Service-Award-Presentations.aspx2023 Employee Service Award Presentations​Last night more than 600 Western Health staff were recognised at the 2023 Employee Service Award Presentations.7/12/2023 1:00:00 PM
Pandemic research key to recoveryhttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Pandemic-research-key-to-recovery.aspxPandemic research key to recoveryA new study shows the long-term impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers mental health and wellbeing.21/11/2023 1:00:00 PM
Radiographers play a pivotal role in healthcarehttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Radiographers-play-a-pivotal-role-in-healthcare.aspxRadiographers play a pivotal role in healthcareRadiographer Cindy Do sheds light on her profession.7/11/2023 1:00:00 PM
Staying healthy and strong as we agehttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Staying-healthy-and-strong-as-we-age.aspxStaying healthy and strong as we ageMoving together to reduce falls through a targeted exercise program.31/10/2023 1:00:00 PM
Sonographers leading the path to healing https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Sonographers-leading-the-path-to-healing-.aspxSonographers leading the path to healing A spotlight on the work of our sonographers.26/10/2023 1:00:00 PM
Re-affirming our support for First Nations self-determinationhttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Western-Health-re-affirms-our-support-for-First-Nations-self-determination.aspxRe-affirming our support for First Nations self-determinationThe Western Health statement on self-determination.24/10/2023 1:00:00 PM
A new era of translational simulationhttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/A-new-era-of-translational-simulation.aspxA new era of translational simulationA powerful tool to immerse staff in real-world situations to improve patient care.22/10/2023 1:00:00 PM
Sleep scientists help diagnose disordershttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Sleep-scientists-help-diagnose-disorders.aspxSleep scientists help diagnose disordersShining a light on skilled scientists in our health service.17/09/2023 2:00:00 PM
Celebrating a commitment to lifelong learninghttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Celebrating-a-commitment-to-lifelong-learning.aspxCelebrating a commitment to lifelong learningMeet Margie McCormick, a lifelong learner at Western Health.27/08/2023 2:00:00 PM
Revamped Sunshine Hospital fluoroscopy suite https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Revamped-Sunshine-Hospital-fluoroscopy-suite-.aspxRevamped Sunshine Hospital fluoroscopy suite New state-of-the-art imaging equipment in a calming space to enhance care22/08/2023 2:00:00 PM
King’s Birthday Honourshttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/King’s-Birthday-Honours.aspxKing’s Birthday Honours​Three Western Health leaders have been recognised for their contributions in the King's Birthday Honours, announced this week.12/06/2023 2:00:00 PM
Our first Metastatic McGrath Breast Care Nursehttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/First-Metastatic-McGrath-Breast-Care-Nurse.aspxOur first Metastatic McGrath Breast Care NurseAn advocate for patients with advanced breast cancer6/06/2023 2:00:00 PM
National Reconciliation Week 2023https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/National-Reconciliation-Week-2023.aspxNational Reconciliation Week 2023Improve your understanding of reconciliation.28/05/2023 2:00:00 PM
New trials for culturally and linguistically diverse patientshttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/New-trials-for-culturally-and-linguistically-diverse-patients.aspxNew trials for culturally and linguistically diverse patientsNew exercise and peer support trials14/05/2023 2:00:00 PM
Mending more than broken partshttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Meet-one-of-Melton's-menders.aspxMending more than broken partsRepair cafe fixes more than broken parts.9/05/2023 2:00:00 PM
Dr Saulat Khan shares her reflections on Ramadan https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/What-Ramadan-means-to-me-with-Dr-Saulat-Khan-.aspxDr Saulat Khan shares her reflections on Ramadan Millions of Muslims observe Ramadan, one staff members shares her reflections.16/04/2023 2:00:00 PM
Collaboration key to combatting chronic diseasehttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/The-Western-Health-Chronic-Disease-Alliance.aspxCollaboration key to combatting chronic diseaseCollaboration key to tackling chronic disease.4/04/2023 2:00:00 PM
Western Health supports First Nations self-determination https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Western-Health-supports-First-Nations-self-determination-.aspxWestern Health supports First Nations self-determination ​Western Health's Board of Directors has issued a statement in support of First Nation self-determination.3/04/2023 2:00:00 PM
A career in the west is best https://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/A-career-in-the-west-is-best-.aspxA career in the west is best From intern to clinical services director- Dr Claire Long reflects on two decades at Western Health. 28/03/2023 1:00:00 PM
Award for inspirational holistic carehttps://www.westernhealth.org.au/AboutUs/News/Pages/Award-for-inspirational-holistic-care.aspxAward for inspirational holistic careThe power of palliative care to support patients and families singled out for excellence27/02/2023 1:00:00 PM

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