Latest Developments
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Southern Health Quarterly out now
April 16, 2012
Get an insight into a day in the life of busy Dandenong Hospital Emergency Department. The launch edition of Southern Health’s official magazine, Southern Health Quarterly, goes inside the...
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He's come a long way from NICU
April 13, 2012
James Dann spent the first weeks of his life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Monash Medical Centre Clayton. Born at 27 weeks and facing the lung complications typical of premature babies, James...
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Easter 2012 at Monash Children's Hospital
April 4, 2012
On 5 April 2012 there will be chocolate bunnies, eggs and the Easter Bunny itself will be making a very special appearance at Australia’s third largest children’s hospital, Monash...
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Everybody needs good neighbours
March 28, 2012
At just 37 years of age, Adam Ternes didn’t expect his heart to give out on him. A fit and active father, he’d just come home after a light run, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary....
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Heartwarming response to wishlist
March 15, 2012
When Sue Jovetic took her 4 year old son Jesse to Monash Children’s for his second hernia operation in June 2011, they waited for their surgery in the DAL room, a waiting room for kids who are...
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March 7, 2012
Eleven-year-old Eli has shaved her hair to help other kids less fortunate. Eli says her mother Leanne, who is a paediatric nurse at Monash Children’s Hospital, has been her inspiration. “I...
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Unique insight into our heritage
February 28, 2012
An upcoming exhibition delves into Southern Health's history and foundation. A Woman’s Place: 100 Years of the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre will be launched to coincide with International...
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The Elliotts join Love Your Heart Day
February 9, 2012
Exciting Melbourne band The Elliotts have confirmed their support for MonashHeart's Love Your Heart Day next Tuesday February 14 with a special performance at Monash Medical Centre Clayton at 12pm....
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Think of your heart this Valentine's Day!
February 6, 2012
Romance is in the air this time of year, as Valentine's Day rapidly approaches. But this year, MonashHeart are reminding lovebirds to think of their heart, renaming February 14 as Love Your Heart Day....
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MonashHeart saves the lives of three women
January 23, 2012
MonashHeart has performed pro bono surgery to save the lives of three East Timorese women.
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Southern Health pioneering kidney research
December 19, 2011
Southern Health is part of innovative new research that hopes to unlock some of the secrets of kidney disease.
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Australia's first Rapid Chest Pain Assessment Clinic
December 14, 2011
More than 400 patients with serious heart disease have had their lives saved through a Victorian first model of care that speeds up the waiting time to get seen by a cardiologist and be operated on....
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Monash surgeons save the life of East Timor baby
December 13, 2011
A team of Monash neonatal specialist have saved the life of a two week old baby who was flown in from East Timor for urgent life saving surgery. Baby Nelia and her mother Maria Baby Nelia was born on...
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Studying the link between body and mind
December 7, 2011
The link between the mental and physical health of older Australians is the focus of a new study conducted by Southern Health and beyondblue. Recent research has shown that older adults who have...
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Bailey's Day Tuesday 6 December
December 5, 2011
The 8th Annual Bailey's Day charity event will help raise funds for the Children's Cancer Centre.
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Congratulations to The Living End
November 28, 2011
Congratulations to Monash Children’s favourites The Living End, who picked up two ARIA Awards last night in Sydney. Chris, Scott and Andy won Best Rock Album for their 6th studio album The...
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Rally Champ says 'Thank You' to MonashHeart
November 23, 2011
Off road racing champion Bruce Garland returns to Melbourne this weekend for a special thank you to surgeons at MonashHeart who saved his life earlier this year. Bruce suffered a heart attack while on...
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Southern Health leads the way in reducing radiation exposure
November 22, 2011
An innovative program led by Southern Health has analysed and optimized the use of CT scan technology, reducing the average radiation dose for patients and addressing the possible carcinogenic effects...
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November 11, 2011
Southern Health partners with Mission Australia to develop unique parent resource DVD
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New cots for baby and mother centre
November 10, 2011
Monash Medical Centre’s mother and baby unit are the grateful recipients of two new, and much needed Oostwould cots, after The Honda Foundation stepped in with a generous $11,972 donation for their...
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Bailey's Day: From Family Tragedy a Million Reasons to Hope
November 4, 2011
Million dollar fundraiser, Bailey’s Day is being held this year on Tuesday December 6 at Woodlands Golf Club with all proceeds supporting the vital work of Monash Children’s Cancer Centre.
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AFL fun at Monash Children's Hospital
October 25, 2011
AFL fun at Monash Children's Hospital - Wednesday October 26 , 3pm-4pm Monash Children's Hospital is looking forward to a visit from AFL mascots Tiger Stripes Dyer and Checker. The mascots from the...
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Monash Children's celebrates National Children's Week
October 20, 2011
Monash Children's is preparing for a massive week of activities as part of National Children's Week from October 24-28. As part of this special week, designed to give our patients and their families...
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The achievements of a former nurse who leads the State’s largest public health service were recognised when Shelly Park was named 2011 Telstra Victorian Business Woman of the Year today. Ms...
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Southern Health leads the way in Australian first for iPad trial
September 23, 2011
Southern Health's Speech Pathology department is trialling an Australian world first by using iPads to help patients communicate
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August 30, 2011
The Minister for Health, the Honourable David Davis MP visited Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre last week to help the Day Surgery Unit celebrate ten years of excellent service. The unit was first...
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The Honorable Mary Wooldridge Minister of Mental Health, unveiled the commemorative plaque at today’s official launch at Southern Health’s Dandenong Hospital, marking the completion of stage one of...
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Run Melbourne a runaway success
July 26, 2011
Over 100 Monash Children's runners participated on Sunday 17th of July in the Run Melbourne half marathon, 10km run or the 5km run/walk in support of the purchase of portable cardiac monitors for...
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Monash Children’s team all Heart
July 15, 2011
A strong team of over 70 runners and walkers are putting the final touches on preparations for the 2011 Run Melbourne event this Sunday, 17 July.
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Kingston celebrates 100th birthday
July 7, 2011
Victorian Health Minister The Honourable David Davis, showed his green thumb and helped plant a tree in celebration of The Kingston Centre’s 100th birthday this week. Minister Davis gathered...
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World first asthma research at Southern Health
June 28, 2011
A new research study at Southern Health’s Monash Medical Centre that will use botulinum toxin (Botox®) injected into the vocal cords will commence soon. It is hoped that this treatment will...
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Tea tag Scam - Southern Health Statement
June 16, 2011
Southern Health wishes to inform the community that it is not affiliated in any way with a tea tag scam that has been reported in the press this week.
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600 bear hugs for Monash Children's
June 15, 2011
Kids at Monash Children’s will now have more reasons to smile after $10,000 and 600 teddy bears were donated to the hospital as part of ASKO’s Care campaign
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Monash Children's BBQ a sizzler
June 10, 2011
More than 500 sausages were gobbled down at the Monash Children's Run Melbourne BBQ this week as staff and families came together to support a very special Appeal.
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Biggest Morning Tea at Moorabbin
June 14, 2011
Channel 9 newsreader Peter Hitchener was a hit with patients and staff at Moorabbin's Biggest Morning Tea.
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Sizzle winter away at Monash Children’s
June 7, 2011
Doctors and families at Monash Children’s Hospital will come together this Thursday to raise awareness for the need to purchase portable paediatric heart monitors.
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Bunning's and Monash Children's get together to help kids
March 24, 2011
The Play Education Department’s playground is having a major face lift thanks to the generosity of Bunning’s.
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Dream destination for four Monash Children's patients
March 7, 2011
Four Monash Children’s patients who suffer from chronic illnesses have been chosen to receive a free trip to Dreamworld on March 16.
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Nurse makes the cut for World's Greatest Shave
March 7, 2011
Southern Health’s Karen Johnson had the support of staff, visitors and patients when she lost her locks for the Leukemia Foundation’s “World’s Greatest Shave”.
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February 28, 2011
Raising heart rates and funds for a vital piece of equipment for vulnerable babies.
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SECASA launches unique short film
February 23, 2011
BACK ON TRACK is a short film illustrating the healing journey of men who have experienced childhood sexual assault. The film includes interviews with men who share their experiences and discuss how...
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Police and Community Triage - connecting the community
January 28, 2011
Southern Health, in partnership with Victoria Police, has begun a 12 month pilot program designed to provide an efficient pathway from police contact to receiving necessary health services. It will be...
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Pills and potions history captures 3AW listeners
January 28, 2011
On Sunday 9 January 2011, 3AW radio listeners were treated to a historical discussion on medicine in the city of Melbourne.
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Tigers delight youngsters at Monash Children's
December 22, 2010
Monash Children's was a sea of yellow and black as players from the Richmond Football Club called in for a Christmas visit. Led by captain Chris Newman, players Trent Cotchin, Nathan Foley and Tyrone...
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