Strength in diversity
As Wangaratta’s largest employer with around 1600 staff, it is no surprise that NHW’s workforce is one of the most diverse in the Rural City.
Epic careers in caring for others
Karyn Holwell and Lois Foley have spent almost 50 years as nurses at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) and both remain passionate about their careers.
A continuous learning curve
Kevin Vaughan has experienced and initiated significant change in his 35 years at NHW.
Making the right career choice
A six month stint as a social worker locum extends to 27 years of achievement for Jacqui Verdon at Northeast Health Wangaratta.
A familiar face in a changing world
Yvonne Gibson began her career at the health service 22 years ago when it was known as the Wangaratta District Base Hospital.
Our selfless volunteers
NHW is the region’s largest employer and alongside our paid workforce are the volunteers who selflessly give their time each week to those in the hospital system.
Celebrating 150 years
Community members are invited to help Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) celebrate its 150th anniversary since our hospital opened on the Green Street site NHW currently occupies.
Steering a course for ageing well
NHW’s Aged Care Navigation Project Officer, Nadia Tilson was recently a guest speaker at the International Conference of Mental Health Nursing.
Supporting the mental wellbeing of new parents
Wangaratta’s new mums receive world-first online mental health check to detect perinatal depression and anxiety.
Celebrating Speech Pathology Week
Four-year-old Ashlee Bunce is celebrating Speech Pathology Week with her Speech Pathologist Stacey Harris at NHW.
COVID-19 medication locally available
A COVID-19 medication that offers greater protection for residents with compromised immune systems is now available in Wangaratta and surrounding areas.
Unheard Stories Film Festival
Four short films will be shown at Soundfair’s Unheard Stories film festival spotlighting Deaf and hard-of-hearing storytellers at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, 17 August at 4pm.