Humans need each other – there’s no doubt. But it takes a special kind of human to volunteer their time, resources, compassion and energy to another in the spirit of fostering connection. ...
Every 17 May is IDAHOBIT – an occasion for all people to celebrate the progress we have made while also raising awareness for the discrimination, violence, and challenges that LGBTIQA+ people still face today.In particular,...
Are you a parent of a newborn baby?Monash Health’s Murrumbek Casey Early Parenting Centre has just launched a Newborn Parenting Program for families, with children 0-3 months old, looking for additional parenting support.The day program...
A study on the impact of a clown doctor program in an adolescent inpatient psychiatric setting has found that adolescents reported heightened levels of fun, mood and emotion following the clown doctor sessions. The research conducted...
A project to transform the hospital treatment of collapsed lungs in Australia has received a $4.7 million 2023 Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Clinical Trials Activity Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council...
Each year, the Nursing and Midwifery Awards and Scholarships (NAMAS) bring the Monash Health community together to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our dedicated nurses and midwives. We are proud to announce that Kelly Johnson, Clinical...
From childhood dreams of nursing to leading a groundbreaking unit at Monash Health, Nurse Manager Melinda (Mel) Kant’s journey has come full circle — and now she’s been named Monash Health’s Nurse of the Year...
New mum Alex has a simple but special day planned for Mother’s Day. ‘We will come into the NICU first thing in the morning to spend the day with our daughter, Grace. There will be lots...
On Wednesday 7 May, the Victorian Heart Hospital welcomed a group of 13 African women, the Ubuntu Mamas from Afri-Aus Care, for a tour of the hospital. This initiative aimed to showcase the Heart Hospital's...
There has been an early start to the flu season in Melbourne’s south-east, prompting a call for people to get their flu vaccination now. A yearly vaccination is recommended for everyone over six months of...