Going green with biopak
As part of our environmental strategy, the NHW cafe transitioned away from plastic, replacing containers with Biopak clams and cutlery.
Speech is just the start
During Speech Pathology Week, we’re being encouraged to think about speech in a different way and think beyond the spoken word to expression, gesture and identity.
Hearts@Home extending care
Linda Neate is a patient of the ‘Hearts@Home’ arm of HITH, after being diagnosed with heart failure in January.
Think F.A.S.T when it comes to stroke
Hugh Pinnington’s usually active routine changed dramatically when he suffered a stroke in June 2022.
Enabling breastfeeding
Our midwifery and Mother and Baby Resource Centre work closely with new parents to support breastfeeding.
MyoSure makes a difference
Community donations have enabled the purchase of equipment to boost the surgical capacity of gynecological procedures at Northeast Health Wangaratta.
Inpatient detox to help AOD rehabilitation
Northeast Health Wangaratta has opened its first inpatient bed for planned detox from alcohol and other drugs.
Organ need placed in spotlight
Having undergone dialysis three times a week for eight years, Ms Purcell underwent a kidney transplant some 13 weeks ago, and reflected on her journey as part of DonateLife week.
Vital Signs Appeal reaches target
We did it! With the incredible support of our community, our Vital Signs Appeal raised $158,400 to replace 44 vital signs monitors across our health service. This equipment enables essential…
Paediatric theatre gowns
We just had to share news of these new theatre gowns, thoughtfully made for our paediatric patients. Aren’t they just the cutest! Huge thanks to Lorraine and Betty, mum and…
Supporting Motor Neurone Disease
Sarah Newton and Jackie Creek provide support to people in the region with MNDThe ninth Big Freeze event was held at the MCG last weekend ahead of MND Awareness Week…
Paul takes it to the world stage
The work of Northeast Health’s Intensive Care Clinical Nurse Consultant, Paul Jones, who is also an endorsed Nurse Practitioner will make its way to the world stage in October with…