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Northern Health Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne’s northern region, one of the

Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne’s northern region, one of the fastest growing communities in Australia. Our acute and sub-acute health services cover a local community of approximately 590,000 people, and we offer a range of inpatient and outpatient services to people at all stages of life across our five campuses;
- Northern Hospital Epping
- Broadmeadows Hospital
- Bundoora Centre
- Craigieburn Centre

Northern Health treats patients from many different socio-economic backgrounds who are born in more than 130 different countries and speak 118 different languages. The northern community is located in one of Melbourne’s most significant growth corridors and our local population is expected to grow by 59 per cent by 2031. Our catchment includes the rapidly expanding local government areas of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Moreland. Northern Health is working hard to fulfil our vision to provide outstanding health care for our community and will continue to develop services and the pathways to services that our community needs to ensure that our patients have access to the right care, at the right time, by highly skilled health professionals.

Meet Julie Loughran, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Bundoora Centre and Community Services, Northern Health.Q: First, let’s...
13/03/2026



Meet Julie Loughran, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Bundoora Centre and Community Services, Northern Health.

Q: First, let’s start with your coffee order?
A: The most challenging part of moving to Australia was finding the right coffee. After many combinations I have now found the perfect choice - weak long black with cold milk and hot water on the side, never did I think coffee could be so complicated!

Q: Tell us about your journey at Northern Health.
A: I began working at Northern Health 13 years ago, shortly after moving from the UK to Australia. It’s hard to believe how quickly that time has passed. Over the years, Northern Health has evolved significantly, and while I continue to work as a Diabetes Nurse Consultant, the role itself has continually developed and expanded.

I have always worked within the sub-acute setting at Northern Health, collaborating closely with the whole diabetes team. More recently, I have also had the opportunity to work alongside community and transition services, supporting patients as they move from hospital to home and helping to ensure seamless continuity of care for people managing diabetes after discharge.

One of the most significant changes in diabetes care during this time has been the rapid advancement of technology. Continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy have been transformative for many people living with diabetes. It truly is an exciting time to be working in this field.

Q: What’s something people might be surprised to learn about your role?
A: Every now and again we can have a sweet treat! Often staff members hide the sweeter things when they see me coming.

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We are pleased to announce that Dr Katharine See, Director of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Northern Health, has bee...
12/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that Dr Katharine See, Director of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Northern Health, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Lung Foundation Australia’s prestigious Professor Christine Jenkins AM Woman of Influence in Lung Health Award. She is the third recipient of this national honour 🏆

A respiratory physician with a longstanding commitment to improving care for people living with chronic lung disease, Dr See established the Respiratory and Sleep Medicine service at Northern Health in 2017 and has since led its growth into a comprehensive, future-focused service grounded in value-based healthcare.

Under her leadership, the service has expanded access to specialist respiratory care, strengthened diagnostic and treatment pathways, and embedded multidisciplinary, integrated models of care that span acute, ambulatory and virtual settings.

Dr See is recognised as a national leader in value-based healthcare, driving large-scale service redesign so that clinical excellence is matched by equity, efficiency and measurable impact across the health system.

Congratulations Dr See on this outstanding achievement! 👏

Read full story: bit.ly/4umt5bi

Today, 11 March, Northern Health is recognising World Delirium Awareness Day, joining healthcare organisations around th...
11/03/2026

Today, 11 March, Northern Health is recognising World Delirium Awareness Day, joining healthcare organisations around the world to raise awareness about delirium and its impact on patients, families and healthcare systems.

Delirium is an acute change in mental state that is often triggered by illness, surgery or certain medications. It can have serious consequences for patients, including an increased risk of falls, functional decline, longer hospital stays, a higher risk of dementia, and increased mortality.

Dr Louise Monk, Geriatrician and Co-Chair of the Preventing Delirium and Managing Cognitive Impairment Sub-committee at Northern Health, said raising awareness is key to improving outcomes.

“Delirium is common, serious and often preventable. By improving screening, recognising changes early and involving families in care, we can significantly reduce its impact on older patients and support safer hospital stays.”

"Encouragingly, research shows that delirium is preventable in more than one third of older people, when there is careful attention to optimising factors such as nutrition, hydration, sleep, mobility, communication, orientation and the use of sensory aids,” she added.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/46NA9DS

📣 Now Open: Mernda Urgent Care Centre (UCC) 🏥Fast treatment for non-life-threatening illness or injury is now closer to ...
09/03/2026

📣 Now Open: Mernda Urgent Care Centre (UCC) 🏥

Fast treatment for non-life-threatening illness or injury is now closer to home.

The Mernda Urgent Care Centre is open Monday–Friday, 12–8pm, including public holidays.

No appointment. No referral. Just walk in.

Bringing care closer to home for our growing community and helping reduce pressure on busy emergency departments. 🩵

07/03/2026

We are all Queens of our own hive
No matter what that looks like
And we give, and we give… and we give.
And sometimes we wonder, “What’s it all for?”

We are, all of us, part of a bigger hive
A network of ideas, experience, and support
Where collaboration and generosity work side by side

We give our knowledge and expertise
We give opportunities, visibility, and our time
We give to grow
We give to make us all...that much better

We Give to Gain🫴

From all of us at Northern Health, Happy International Women's Day ✨💜

📣 Opening Tuesday, 10 March 2026: Mernda Urgent Care Centre (UCC) 🏥Fast treatment for non-life-threatening illness or in...
07/03/2026

📣 Opening Tuesday, 10 March 2026: Mernda Urgent Care Centre (UCC) 🏥

Fast treatment for non-life-threatening illness or injury is coming closer to home.

From Tuesday next week, the Mernda Urgent Care Centre will be open Monday–Friday, 12–8pm, including public holidays.

No appointment. No referral. Just walk in.

We’ll treat:
🤕 Sprains
🔥 Minor burns
🦴 Minor fractures
🤧 Infections
👧 Paediatric urgent care
…and other low-acuity urgent needs.

Bringing care closer to home, the new Mernda UCC supports our growing community and helps reduce pressure on busy emergency departments, while continuing to deliver safe, timely care for all. 🩵

From the very first day our doors opened, Theresa has been the welcoming face of our front reception — greeting every pa...
06/03/2026

From the very first day our doors opened, Theresa has been the welcoming face of our front reception — greeting every patient, visitor, and staff member with kindness and calm.

Her colleagues say she “brings kindness, patience, and steady confidence to individuals who often need consistency and compassion the most. She supports them through vulnerable moments — this is not just a role for her, it is a responsibility she takes to heart.”

Theresa, thank you for nearly three decades of warmth, service and unwavering commitment to our community. We wish you every happiness in your next chapter.

🌹This morning, Northern Health proudly celebrated International Women’s Day at Mantra Epping, bringing together staff, b...
06/03/2026

🌹This morning, Northern Health proudly celebrated International Women’s Day at Mantra Epping, bringing together staff, board members, distinguished guests and community members for an inspiring morning of connection and reflection 🌹

This year’s theme, Give to Gain, reminds us that progress is built through contribution — when women share their time, knowledge, care and leadership to create opportunities for others.

From students and graduates beginning their careers to senior clinicians, managers and executive leaders guiding strategy across our campuses, Northern Health is shaped by women who choose to give and uplift those around them.

We were honoured to welcome many special guests, including Bronwyn Halfpenny MP, Adjunct Professor Alan Lilly, Debra Bourne, CE and Northern Health Board Members and Foundation representatives.

The highlight of the event was the presentation by Dr Susan Alberti AC AO AM, a highly respected Australian businesswoman, philanthropist, and former Vice President of the Western Bulldogs Football Club.

She captivated the audience from start to finish, with a remarkable and emotional story of resilience, courage, and fortitude.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate, reflect and champion the women who make a difference every day. 🩷

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3OOqJlm

Remember our gentle giant, Dr Sela Koyamaibole?Although we farewelled him last year, he has just helped make history. Fi...
05/03/2026

Remember our gentle giant, Dr Sela Koyamaibole?

Although we farewelled him last year, he has just helped make history. Fiji’s health sector has reached a major milestone, with the first-ever Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) performed in the country, and likely the South Pacific region.

The procedure was led by Dr Koyamaibole himself at Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva, with support from a team of Australian volunteer clinicians as part of the Global Vascular Companionship, founded by Northern Health Vascular Surgeon, Dr Iman Bayat.

Reflecting on the milestone, Dr Koyamaibole said, “We were able to perform the country’s, and possibly the Pacific’s, first endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. Traditionally in Fiji, we treated it with open surgery, which involves extensive preparation, intensive care and a long hospital stay. With this vascular approach, it is minimally invasive.”

Dr Koyamaibole previously undertook vascular surgery training at Northern Health, making this milestone a powerful example of sustainable training partnerships and international collaboration in action.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4boTT39

Today is National Orthotist/Prosthetist Day, and we celebrate the quiet strength, technical expertise and compassion of ...
04/03/2026

Today is National Orthotist/Prosthetist Day, and we celebrate the quiet strength, technical expertise and compassion of our orthotists and prosthetists at Northern Health who help people stand taller, sometimes quite literally. 🚶

Orthotists and prosthetists play a pivotal role across both acute and rehabilitation settings. Whether fitting a spinal brace following a fracture or facilitating safer mobility with an ankle-foot orthosis during rehabilitation, every prescription represents far more than a device. It symbolises resilience, progress, and a return to meaningful goals.

Jack Yeung, Clinical Lead for Orthotics, reflects on the profession’s remarkable evolution.

“Orthotics has shifted from traditional workshop technical skills to advanced digital design using 3D scanning to capture limb shape and 3D printing to create lighter, more precise and highly customised devices.”

The Orthotics Department at Northern Health marked National Orthotist/Prosthetist Day by celebrating the profession’s growth and innovation, including road-testing new 3D-printed orthotic devices, a fitting tribute to how far the field has progressed and the lives it continues to transform.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/40GWQ93

March marks Hearing Awareness Week, with 3 March recognised as World Hearing Day by the World Health Organization.This y...
03/03/2026

March marks Hearing Awareness Week, with 3 March recognised as World Hearing Day by the World Health Organization.

This year’s theme, “Hearing care for all children, from communities to classrooms,” reinforces the importance of early identification and timely intervention to support children’s speech, learning and social development.

At Northern Health, we are proud to strengthen this commitment through the launch of our new paediatric-focused audiology service at Craigieburn Community Hospital.

The new Craigieburn service is delivered from a purpose-built facility designed specifically to support paediatric assessment and family-centred care. Equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic technology and sound-treated testing environments, the service enables highly accurate, efficient and child-friendly hearing assessments.

Read full story at: bit.ly/4d3HItI

The Teddy Bear Hospital started a few years ago as a community engagement activity to invite local children along for a ...
02/03/2026

The Teddy Bear Hospital started a few years ago as a community engagement activity to invite local children along for a positive healthcare experience, and to build trust and break down any barriers around coming to a hospital. The Education Team developed the program over the years to what it is today.💙

Children were invited to bring along a teddy or loved toy to go through the hospital process with them. Fun activities were included, such as instrument washing, hand hygiene using glitter bug, dress ups using gowns and cap, and checking observations, where the teddy and children had an interactive session with our nurses.🧸🏥

Debra Bourne, Chief Executive of Northern Health, attended the event and enjoyed witnessing firsthand the vibrant community spirit that is alive and well in Kilmore.

“A great deal of work went into planning the day by Northern Health Foundation Bev Carman, the Foundation’s Community Events Committee, the Foundation team and the Volunteer Services Team,” she said.

Read full story here: https://shorturl.at/A8KOz

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Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne’s northern region, one of the fastest growing communities in Australia. Our acute and sub-acute health services cover a local community of approximately 590,000 people, and we offer a range of inpatient and outpatient services to people at all stages of life across our four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping Broadmeadows Hospital Bundoora Centre Craigieburn Centre Northern Health treats patients from many different socio-economic backgrounds who are born in more than 130 different countries and speak 118 different languages.

The northern community is located in one of Melbourne’s most significant growth corridors and our local population is expected to grow by 59 percent by 2031. Our catchment includes the rapidly expanding local government areas of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Moreland. Northern Health is working hard to fulfil our vision to provide outstanding health care for our community, and will continue to develop services and pathways to services that our community needs to ensure our patients have access to the right care, at the right time, by highly skilled health professionals.