Building a stronger regional anaesthetic workforce at Northeast Health Wangaratta
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is continuing to play a key role in strengthening the regional specialist workforce through its involvement in the Victorian Regional Anaesthetic Training Network (VRATN). The program,…
Celebrating Excellence at Northeast Health Wangaratta Staff Awards
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) has celebrated the outstanding contribution of its workforce at the 2025 Staff Awards, recognising excellence, innovation and years of dedicated service across the organisation. Held last…
Expanded pain relief options strengthen growing maternity services
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) has expanded its maternity services with the introduction of a new labour pain relief option, further strengthening choice and access for women across the North East….
Community invited to help shape the future of healthcare in the North East
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is inviting community members to have their say as it develops a new Community Engagement Plan that will guide how the health service listens to, works…
Endometriosis Awareness Month Shines a Light on Women’s Health
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a national effort to raise understanding of this often painful and misunderstood condition that affects many women across Australia. Endometriosis can cause chronic pelvic pain,…
Regional collaboration strengthens surgical services at Northeast Health Wangaratta
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is strengthening its perioperative services through a collaborative secondment program with Austin Health, welcoming eight perioperative nurses over a three-month period. Four nurses commenced a six-week…
International Women’s Day: Breaking Barriers in Security at NHW
This International Women’s Day, Northeast Health Wangaratta is recognising the women across our organisation who are challenging gender stereotypes and driving meaningful change to build strong, inclusive, more equitable workplaces…
Raising awareness this Teal Ribbon Day
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is encouraging the community to learn the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, as part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 28 February marked Teal Ribbon Day,…
NHW Workforce Plan 2025-2028
We are pleased to share the launch of Northeast Health Wangaratta’s Workforce Plan 2025–2028, which sets out how we will support, grow and sustain our workforce over the next three…
Welcoming Virtual Rounds
NHW has been seeing positive outcomes from the recently launched virtual ward rounds, with patients accessing specialist care closer to home as part of the Victorian-first Virtual Hospital Pilot. The…
Enhancing Recovery and Access Across the Region
At NHW, our commitment is to provide specialised, high-quality care to the most seriously ill and vulnerable members of our community. To best serve patients across Northeast Victoria, NHW works…
Northeast Health Wangaratta Recognised with Gold Status for Stroke Care
Northeast Health Wangaratta has achieved Gold Status in the prestigious World Stroke Organisation Angels Awards, recognising outstanding improvements in stroke care and patient outcomes. The award follows a review of…