World War Two veteran remembers fallen brothers
Anzac Day is a time Australians across the country pause to commemorate those who fought at war, but it is a particularly important day for 93-year old World War II veteran, Jack Cooper. The Mercy Place Shepparton resident enlisted in the army in 1940 along with his three brothers, two of whom did not return…
Jimmy’s Golf Day raises $39,000 for premature and sick babies
A charity golf day has raised more than $39,000 to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne. Jimmy’s Golf Day was established in November 2012 by Philip McGough as a way of giving back to Mercy Health after his wife Anne gave birth to their son Jimmy 17…
Generous donation benefits Mercy Place Abbotsford residents
Staff and residents at Mercy Place Abbotsford in Melbourne have welcomed the former committee of the Loganville Hostel into their home to see first-hand how they’re using their pre-loved furniture. The Loganville Hostel was a 24-bed aged care home located in East Bentleigh, Melbourne which cared for those who couldn’t afford to go anywhere else….
Valuing independence and nurturing relationships through Mercy Health’s model of care
Mercy Health’s model of care has been thoroughly researched and carefully designed to empower its residents to have the best day possible, every day. Mercy Health, a national provider of health, aged and home and community care, is bringing its model of care to life with small community households. The aim is for residents to…
Werribee Mercy Hospital to be gifted largest ever donation
The Werribee Hospital Foundation has announced it will make a $400,000 donation to Werribee Mercy Hospital’s Critical Care Unit. The Werribee Hospital Foundation, through the generous support of locals, has for nearly 30 years provided funding solely for the public hospital service in Wyndham, and this will be one of the largest donations that it…
Construction starts on Mercy Place Ballarat
Work has commenced on the Mercy Place Ballarat residential aged home which will expand on the 135-year tradition of the Sisters of Mercy caring for the Ballarat community. Mercy Health Group Chief Executive Officer Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen said Mercy Place Ballarat will cater for 112 residents in 14 small households. “Small community households are…
Garden brings sensory experience for aged care residents
Residents living with dementia at Mercy Place Shepparton are being supported by a new sensory garden at the home, thanks to the generous contribution of local community groups and the Mercy Health Foundation. The unique outdoor experience strives to stimulate all five senses – sight, sound, smell, taste and touch – and features outdoor musical…
Mercy Health Reconciliation Action Plan
An historic milestone in Mercy Health’s journey towards culturally safe healthcare will be celebrated on Wednesday 15 February with the formal launch of the organisation’s Health Services Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Mercy Health is a key healthcare provider to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities of northern and western Melbourne, and the Albury and…
Simple new treatment for preeclampsia
An international collaboration led by the Translational Obstetrics Group (TOG) based at Mercy Hospital for Women has discovered a treatment that could save many of the 60,000 lives lost each year to preeclampsia. Preeclampsia can strike unsuspecting mothers at any time during pregnancy. It occurs when the preeclamptic placenta releases toxins that spread throughout the…
Werribee Mercy Hospital expansion begins
Construction of a multi-storey car park at Werribee Mercy Hospital has started as part of a major expansion of the hospital. The multi-storey car park will be located at the southern end of the hospital near the maternity unit and create additional car parking bays to keep up with the increased demand for health services…