Mercy Health celebrates NAIDOC Week 2016
Mercy Health will be celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements as part of NAIDOC Week from 3 to 10 July 2016. Ceremonial events, speeches and activities will be held at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg and Werribee Mercy Hospital, reflecting the focus for this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, “Songlines –The…
Werribee Mercy Hospital receives vital funding to refurbish Resuscitation Unit
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation via their Westgate Branch has awarded Mercy Health Foundation and Werribee Mercy Hospital a $99,000 grant to refurbish the Emergency Department’s Resuscitation Unit. The funding announcement was made at the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Westgate Branch Inside Out held at Werribee Centrals on Tuesday 24 May following a…
Mercy Health Home & Community Care to offer free information sessions
Young residents Ann and Tom Preston have been receiving support from Mercy Health Home & Community Care for the past two years. Ann has CREST syndrome, a multi-system disorder, which has resulted in a range of medical issues including problems with her lungs and circulation. “Ann has had to have one and a half of…
Mercy Health Foundation Gala Ball benefits sick mothers and babies
The Mercy Health Foundation hosted its annual Gala Ball on Saturday 4 June at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins to raise money and awareness for Mercy Perinatal. The theme for this year’s event was ‘Celebrating the Joy of Children’ and continued Mercy Health’s mission to fund research and care of the most vulnerable and complicated pregnancies:…
Mercy Health Albury to mark National Palliative Care Week
Mercy Health Albury will acknowledge National Palliative Care Week with an event for volunteers and a networking and information session for services that support clients with chronic diseases. National Palliative Care Week (22-28 May) is held every year to raise awareness about palliative care in the community. The theme for 2016, ‘living well with chronic…
Mercy Place Rice Village celebrates 20 years
Mercy Place Rice Village has celebrated its 20th anniversary with residents, staff and families coming together to commemorate the history of the home and acknowledge all who have been part of the Rice Village community. Celebrations on Thursday 12 May thanked staff, volunteers and residents and recognised the generous donation made by the Rice family…
Dying with dignity and choice
With an ageing population and one third of Australians reported to have at least one chronic condition, access to palliative care has never been more important. On Friday 27 May Mercy Health in conjunction with the Mercy Care Centre Community Advisory Group is hosting a community forum in Young, New South Wales, to highlight the…
Mercy Health supports breastfeeding employees
Mercy Health has received re-accreditation for the 10th consecutive year as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace (BFW). The program is facilitated by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) and enables workplaces to offer employment conditions that support women to combine breastfeeding and work. These conditions include lactation breaks, flexible work options and access to private rooms to…
Donate your unwanted disposable nappies
Do you have any unused disposable nappies that your baby has grown out of? The Nappy Collective is your chance to give back and support families who might be going through a hard time. Mercy Health, through its Home & Community Care offices and Public Hospitals, is proud to be participating in the May Nappy…
Mercy Place Montrose resident plants it forward
Volunteers will be the toast of Mercy Place Montrose this National Volunteers Week, but the selfless efforts of 81 year-old Tony Hopkins are unlike those of others who visit the home each week. Mr Hopkins is not only one of the home’s most valued volunteers, but has also been a resident for almost 3 years….