Rutherglen and Tallangatta clubs play for awareness
Rutherglen and Tallangatta football and netball clubs play in memory of Jess McLennan and to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation.
NHW staff present at Health Careers Forum
The annual North East Victorian Health Careers Forum held at the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Wangaratta campus was well supported by over 130 students.
A volunteering legend
Margaret Redmond has finally decided that it is time to retire. After more than 60 years helping and supporting the Wangaratta community in various volunteer roles.
Positive outcomes
A liaison meeting with members of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community provided a valuable opportunity to discuss strategies to further strengthen cultural awareness and employment for Aboriginal students.
National Reconciliation Week
As part of National Reconciliation Week, Northeast Health will be hosting a liaison morning tea with representative members of our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait community on Tuesday 29th May 2018.
Kilojoules on the menu
The introduction of new kilojoule (kJ) labelling laws that will make it easier to make healthier food choices get the nod from NHW and Gateway Health who have joined forces in a bid to promote healthier eating options to our local communities.
National Volunteer Week
Monday 21th to Sunday 27th May marks National Volunteer Week in Australia and with more than 340 volunteers supporting our organisation we have a lot to be thankful for.
Award Winning Service
There was plenty to celebrate at the Wangaratta Business Awards on Friday night with our Community Midwifery Program (CMP) winning the Health/Personal Care category.
ANZAC Day Service
Patients, staff and community members gathered in the Medical Imaging Department at Northeast Health Wangaratta for our annual ANZAC Day Service conducted by Jim Cozens and Darrell Brumby from the Wangaratta RSL sub-branch.
Students making good choices
A surprise donation of $200 from students of the Wangaratta District Specialist School (WDSS) was welcomed by staff in our Paediatric Ward this morning!
Well Ageing Info Hub
The Well Ageing Info Hub is a new initiative that aims to provide information on ageing-related services and supports. The hub is located in the Wangaratta Government Centre and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
Staff Excellence Awards
The annual NHW Staff Excellence Awards was a great night of celebration. The theme of the evening, “The highest form of wisdom is kindness” was carried through the evening and reinforced by our Guest Speaker, John Toomey.