Mercy Place Colac aged care residents pave the way for women
As International Women’s Day was celebrated around the world on 8 March, Mercy Place Colac residents Jean Howard and Dulcie ‘Scotty’ Brooks recalled with pride how they and the women of their generation paved the way for gender equality more than 80 years ago.
Mercy Health frontline nurse the first to be vaccinated at Werribee Mercy Hospital
Residential In-Reach nurse John Stafford, who was the first Werribee Mercy Hospital staff member to receive the vaccination, said the vaccination program would provide additional confidence and protection for hospital staff while also helping to protect communities in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Mercy Health Group Chief Executive Officer Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen said the experience…
A statement from Mercy Health Group Chief Executive Officer Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen – Final report and recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
A statement from Mercy Health Group Chief Executive Officer Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen regarding the final report and recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Mercy Place Dandenong residents receive vaccine
Mercy Place Dandenong residents were the first from Mercy Health's 34 residential aged care homes to be vaccinated against coronavirus on Thursday.
Mercy Health Breastmilk Bank celebrates 10 years of receiving liquid gold for Victoria’s sickest babies
In the 10 years since opening its doors at Mercy Hospital for Women, more than 1000 sick and premature babies have been fed precious breastmilk donated by new mothers to the Mercy Health Breastmilk Bank.
Shirley’s a standout!
Mercy Health Home Care client Shirley Wade has lived with vascular dementia for more than five years but it’s not put a stop to her participating in adventures and outings around her town of Scotsburn, just outside Ballarat. More than a year ago Shirley’s daughter and carer Jo-anne Wade noticed a declining interest in her…
Mercy Health scientists awarded $1.1M to develop a preeclampsia blood test
Mercy Health scientists have been awarded $1.1 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to develop a new blood test which could identify women at risk of preeclampsia – a disease considered one of the most significant causes of pregnancy complication.
Seeing the ability in disability
Today is International Day of People with Disability. It is also one year since Mercy Health published its first Accessibility Action Plan.
‘ED’ at Werribee Mercy Hospital recognised as a hero
Werribee Mercy Hospital’s Emergency Department, which stared COVID-19 in the face throughout the year, is the first recipient of the Lalor Hero Award for 2020, an award that recognises local heroes’ service and contribution to the Lalor electorate community in Melbourne’s West. Accepting the award, Emergency Department Nurse Unit Manager Lynn O’Neil said that…
The people of Melbourne’s West are being heard!
Mercy Health Group Chief Executive Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen said that the funding is a clear sign the voices of the people of the west of Melbourne are being heard and the Government is seriously considering meeting these upgrades. “It is satisfying to see that the extensive service and architectural planning for the next stage…