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Read the latest from Mercy Health, including what we’re doing in the community, information on general health developments, and other news from around our organisation.

The Mercy Health staff recognised in 26 January Honours List 2024

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We are proud to celebrate the achievements of two incredible Mercy Health people recognised in the 26 January Honours List 2024.

The Mercy Health staff recognised in 26 January Honours List 2024

First look at the new Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department

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The designs for the new $109.6 million Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department expansion have been unveiled.

First look at the new Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department

Santa comes to town at Mercy Hospital for Women’s Neonatal Unit

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Santa Claus returned to Mercy Hospital for Women’s (MHW) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Nursery (SCN) to bring holiday cheer to the hospital’s youngest patients and their families.

Santa comes to town at Mercy Hospital for Women’s Neonatal Unit
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Mercy Health opens Whittlesea Early Parenting Centre

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Mercy Health has today opened the Woi-wurrung-yagila-wulumperi, Whittlesea Early Parenting Centre (WEPC).

Mercy Health opens Whittlesea Early Parenting Centre
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A helping hand for Werribee Mercy Hospital

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Generous support from the Wyndham Health Foundation 2022 Christmas Appeal has enabled the purchase of the first unit of its type at WMH. The unit has been described as a ‘perfect fit’ for the hospital. WMH Director of Intensive Care Services, Dr Mainak Majumdar, said a vital benefit of the device was that it enabled…

A helping hand for Werribee Mercy Hospital
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Prestigious award for senior Mercy Health clinician

One of Mercy Health’s most dedicated senior clinicians has received a prestigious award this week from Catholic Health Australia.

Prestigious award for senior Mercy Health clinician

Mercy Health says Yes to Voice to Parliament

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Mercy Health has released a statement affirming its support for a Yes vote on the Voice to Parliament.

Mercy Health says Yes to Voice to Parliament
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Hitting his centenary and celebrating a life well lived

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A born and bred West Australian and a true stalwart of Perth’s western suburbs last Tuesday celebrated his 100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends who agree that their father, grandfather and great-grandfather has enjoyed a truly full and rich life. Dr Basil Balme, a Scotch collegian in Perth and head boy who enlisted in…

Hitting his centenary and celebrating a life well lived
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Sixty years of wedding bliss

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According to the daughter of Mercy Place Warrnambool residents Keith and Geraldine Williams barely, at least in recent years, can she recall a time when the couple weren’t holding hands. “It’s just the way it is,” says their daughter, Jo Bone, who is a music teacher, and a regular volunteer at Mercy Place Warrnambool. “Certainly…

Sixty years of wedding bliss
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Nursing – “this beautiful dance”

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Friday 12 May is International Nurses Day 2023. This special day is celebrated around the world each year to mark the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. What I love most about being a nurse is the people. It’s like this beautiful dance where everyone – the nurses, medical…

Nursing – “this beautiful dance”