Mercy Health endorses The Y’s program to develop future care workforce
Mercy Health supports The Y’s challenge to the next Federal Government not only to adopt the proposal but to develop it further along the lines of Mercy Health’s own ground-breaking intergenerational program in Bendigo (Victoria) established in 2020, albeit its full potential was interrupted a little by the COVID-19 pandemic. The intergenerational program involves Year…
Emergency Department upgrade: A win for the families of Melbourne’s south west
We have regularly highlighted not only the population growth of the City of Wyndham and western corridor but also our ageing infrastructure and the growing pressure on our emergency staff.
Safe pair of hands both on and off the pitch
Western United goalkeeper, Jamie Young, renowned for his safe pair of hands, visited Werribee Mercy Hospital to thank staff for keeping Wyndham safe
All action at Mercy Place Parkville
Christmas came a fortnight early for a number of residents at Mercy Place Parkville with the arrival of a talented Christmas choir, Santa and his sleigh, and two television camera crews on 10 December. Mercy Place Parkville Service Manager Andrew Tsindos says the entertainment provided by Melbourne’s Carols by Candlelight choir was a lovely event…
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…