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On Remembrance Day we join the nation to pause and remember those who served or lost their lives in wars, conflicts and ...
10/11/2025

On Remembrance Day we join the nation to pause and remember those who served or lost their lives in wars, conflicts and peace keeping operations.

We will remember them. Lest we forget.

10/11/2025

New technology for breast cancer screening funded through community support.

The Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre at Eastern Health Maroondah has received a new Lumicare Unit to support breast screening services.

Breast Sonographer, Jenelle Williams has seen first hand how the new Lumicare Unit has improved patient care.

"We use the unit to sterilise the probes in-between biopsies, its actually 14 times faster than our prior unit. This not only improves our workflow, but it also lessens the anxiety of our patients, who are waiting for their procedure."

This would not have been possible without the support of Shades of Pink community, and their collaboration with the Eastern Health Foundation.

Watch the video and for more information: https://www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/community-support-powers-new-innovation-in-breast-cancer-screening/

Eastern Health is proud to launch our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. Through our Reconciliation Action Plan...
31/10/2025

Eastern Health is proud to launch our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.

Through our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to drive lasting positive change to Close the Gap, enhance cultural awareness, and support social, economic, and equitable health outcomes for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

During the RAP launch, Eastern Health congratulated Worawa College student Juran, who won the Eastern Health scrub design competition. The beautiful scrubs were voted by staff across Eastern Health and will soon be available for staff to wear.

Read our Reconciliation Action Plan: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/launching-our-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan/

Stroke Team awarded Platinum Status. Eastern Health Box Hill has once again been recognised for their high performance a...
28/10/2025

Stroke Team awarded Platinum Status.

Eastern Health Box Hill has once again been recognised for their high performance across all aspects of stroke care, being awarded Platinum status by the WSO for their care provision in 2025. This is their second Platinum award this year.

The World Stroke Organisation (WSO) recognises stroke services around the world for Excellence in delivery of stroke care.

Platinum status recognises Eastern Health Box Hill’s excellence in hyperacute treatment times, including nation-leading door-to-needle time for thrombolysis in the emergency department.

Additionally, the award acknowledges the ongoing hard work of the multidisciplinary team in providing timely access and provision of stroke dedicated nursing care, tailored to the individual stroke survivor.

World Stroke Day is 29 October 2025.

28/10/2025

"It just made so much difference to my health and my wellbeing, having the treatment closer."

Belinda would travel up to two hours to Eastern Health Box Hill from her home in regional Victoria, to receive cancer treatment.

Thanks to the establishment of a new Oncology Clinic at Alexandra District Health, Belinda can now get to many of her appointments within 30 minutes.

The Clinic is another example of the partnership between Eastern Health and Alexandra District Health, further enhanced following the introduction of the East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network.

Follow the link for more: https://www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/cancer-care-closer-to-home/

"Something as simple as a haircut can restore dignity, spark connection, and support recovery."Tom East, Consumer Peer S...
27/10/2025

"Something as simple as a haircut can restore dignity, spark connection, and support recovery."

Tom East, Consumer Peer Support Worker at Eastern Health, is using his barbering skills and lived experience to bring humanity and healing into mental health care.

Through a haircut, Tom builds trust, breaks down barriers, and offers more than just a service - he offers hope.

“It was a complete circle for me, to be able to find something that saved my life and give it back to somebody else.”

Read more: https://www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/more-than-a-haircut-finding-dignity-and-connection-in-mental-health-care/

22/10/2025

Scott Miller wins National Health & Safety Award.

Congratulations to Eastern Health Allied Health Assistant and Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Scott Miller, who has won the Australian Workplace Health and Safety Award (AWHSA) for HSR of the Year.

Scott has been instrumental in implementing and optimising the WorkSafe Guardian program, vehicle pre-start checklist, and the fleet car safety equipment.

The award is a well-earned achievement that highlights the important role HSR's play within Eastern Health.

Congratulations Scott.

20/10/2025

Occupational Therapy Week is a celebration of the extraordinary impact OT’s have every day.

Jess McKenzie, Senior Occupational Therapist and GEDI Project Officer explains her research regarding the impact of adding a Senior Occupational Therapist to Geriatric Medicine teams in the Emergency Department.

This research produced fewer hospital stays, reducing risks of complication, and a quicker return to daily life for consumers.

For more information: https://www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/the-impact-of-occupational-therapists/

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