A second “Early Parenting Centre,” a step closer for Mercy Health
The Victorian Government’s Minister for Health Martin Foley and Minister for Energy and Member for Mill Park Lily D’Ambrosio this week unveiled signage at Anchorage Drive, South Morang where building of the facility will commence in the New Year. Comprising 10 residential units and four day-stay units, the project is scheduled for completion by late…
Baby Bunting ‘delivers’ the goods
Baby Bunting ‘delivers’ the goods
Occupational Therapy Week – participation, inclusion and independence
Occupational Therapy Week – participation, inclusion and independence
International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day – Shannon’s reflections
International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day – Shannon’s reflections
A breakthrough drug discovery to combat preeclampsia, a deadly pregnancy complication
Today, a joint team of researchers in Cape Town, South Africa and at Melbourne’s Mercy Hospital for Women (and the University of Melbourne) report the results in the prestigious British Medical Journal of a breakthrough clinical trial. Their exciting findings suggest the diabetes drug, metformin, may be the first ever disease-modifying drug discovered that slows…
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly and it’s a perfect 10!
While busy with a professional career, he and his wife Anne raised a family one shy of a cricket team – although if you include mum and dad, the total of 12 provides the full complement. Bernie and Anne always intended having a large family but probably would have initially nominated a mere five or…
Crucial infrastructure installed at Werribee Mercy Hospital
Patients attending the WMH Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and acute medical and surgical services will be some of the initial patients to receive access to the upgraded equipment. Overviewing the installation, Mercy Health – Health Services Chief Executive Adjunct Professor Jason Payne said all high-functioning hospitals were reliant on the diagnostic capability of a…
Mercy Health surgeon humbled by Queen’s Birthday Honour
Mercy Health surgeon humbled by Queen’s Birthday Honour
Generous family helps to preserve precious memories
When the unthinkable happened and the Laird family lost their baby girl to stillbirth in 2012, the family took many photos with baby Chloe to ensure their precious memories with her were preserved. The Lairds have donated a Heartfelt camera kit to ensure families grieving the loss of a baby have access to photography.
Palliative Care: A fulfilling and positive role
Mercy Palliative Care Registered Nurse Anthony Evangelista has no hesitation in declaring his job as fulfilling and full of positives.