Anne Farla celebrates 100 years
There was plenty to celebrate at Mercy Health Harris Park recently, as much-loved resident Anne Farla marked her 100th birthday surrounded by family, fellow residents and staff.
Putting the person at the centre of dementia care
Dementia is often associated with memory loss, but its effects can extend to a person’s thinking, emotions, behaviour, personality and physical abilities. While every person experiences dementia differently, Mercy Health Dementia Clinical Nurse Consultant Ben Gatehouse says one principle should remain constant: see the person, not only the condition. Ben shared this message during Dementia…
Mercy Health expertise helping shape ethical AI governance across Australia
Dr Paul Jurman has been appointed as an External AI Expert on the Australian Catholic University AI Council, an Adjunct Professor of Practice at ACU, and the inaugural Chair of Catholic Health Australia’s AI Community of Practice. The appointments reflect growing interest in practical approaches to ethical AI governance and responsible adoption across Australian organisations….
Mercy Health breaks ground on integrated seniors precinct in Rosebud
The Mercy Health Rosebud Integrated Seniors Precinct will include 71 retirement living homes and 124 residential aged care suites, accommodating more than 200 residents when complete. The sod-turning ceremony brought together residents, families, staff and community members, and included a site blessing by Reverend Andrzej Madry, reflecting Mercy Health’s mission and longstanding commitment to providing compassionate care and service to older people. A new…
Mercy Hospital for Women appoints Dr Gillian Paulsen as Director of Medical Services
From medical student to Director of Medical Services: a lifelong journey of Mercy.
From tiny patients to tiny joeys: Mercy Hospital for Women incubator given a second life
In August, Mercy Hospital for Women donated two decommissioned neonatal incubators to zoologist Dr Robyn Coy, founder of Tarcombe Animal Shelter, whose 400-acre wildlife sanctuary was devastated by the Longwood bushfires in January. The fire tore through Robyn’s home and wildlife shelter, destroying her veterinary equipment and leaving her without the specialist equipment she relied…
Mercy Hospital for Women’s NICU marks 50 years of care
This International Neonatal Nurses Day (15 August), Mercy Health is marking five decades of neonatal care by celebrating the generations of nurses who have shaped the unit, and the families whose lives have been changed along the way. For neonatal nurse Olivia Reynolds, the NICU’s story is also deeply personal. Olivia had spent a decade…
Ellen Flint joins Mercy Health as Chief People Officer
Ellen has more than 25 years of people and culture leadership experience across health, aged care and not-for-profit organisations. She joins Mercy Health following a seven-year tenure as Chief People & Communications Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where she led a 120-person team spanning People, Culture, OH&S, Security and Communications. During her time at…
Celebrating our staff on Aged Care Employee Day
Friday 7 August is our opportunity to say thank you to the aged care employees who keep Mercy Health’s Healthy Ageing division moving. From team leader and administrators, to nurses, lifestyle coordinators and care workers, every aged care employee plays an integral role in the care we provide and the joy we bring to our…
Sustainable care in action: Delivering specialist stroke care closer to home
Together, these services create an integrated stroke pathway that allows patients to access specialist neurological care throughout their hospital journey without routinely needing transfer to a tertiary hospital. When patients arrive at the Emergency Department with suspected stroke, specialist neurologists can assess them immediately via telehealth. The care continues throughout their admission, with inpatient neurologist reviews, coordinated…