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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…

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…

At Mercy Health, one such person is Von Roodenburg, Clinical Trial Coordinator and passionate advocate for women’s health research.            Von’s role is pivotal in recruiting patients for national and international studies that aim to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. Among these are the C*STEROID trial, which investigates the effectiveness of corticosteroid…

The study found the model of care significantly reduces rates of premature birth, low birthweight and neonatal intensive care admissions, while increasing the likelihood of babies being born healthy and women initiating breastfeeding. At Mercy Hospital for Women, this care is provided through the Nangnak Baban Murrup Midwifery Group Practice, established in 2018 to provide…

Nursing teams in the Emergency Department and Birth Suite at Mercy Hospital for Women (MHW) are making a big difference by reducing waste and helping the environment.  Over the past two years, the teams have recycled over two tonnes (more than 2,000 kilograms) of single-use metal instruments. Instead of going to landfill, these materials are…

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the most common infections passed from mother to baby during pregnancy… and one of the least known.  In Australia, around 1 in 300 babies are born with congenital CMV each year, and hundreds will experience lifelong complications, including hearing loss, vision impairment, developmental delay and cerebral palsy.   Yet what makes this even…

Kristin’s research shines a spotlight on an overlooked factor in respiratory care: gas flow. Unlike oxygen levels and pressure, which have been extensively studied, the speed at which gases are delivered to a baby’s lungs has received little attention. “If you open up the lung really quickly, it doesn’t have a chance to adapt, so…

From the day the aged care community opened its doors, Helen has volunteered her time helping build the warm and connected environment residents still experience today. Now aged 80 and living in an independent living unit at Rice Village herself, Helen still volunteers every Thursday, leading a choir for residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s…

Following months of being at his side at Mercy Place Lynbrook, Bev promised him she would return to volunteer alongside the staff and resident, who became like family. This National Volunteer Week, Mercy Health is celebrating volunteers like Bev, whose compassion and connection help brighten the lives of residents across its services. “You never really…

With nominees drawn from across Victoria, this prestigious annual award highlights those who go above and beyond to make a meaningful difference for patients and families. Kirsten is the first staff member from Mercy Palliative Care to receive this honour since the award’s inception, marking a significant achievement for both Kirsten and the service. Kirsten…