Western Health

Our staff are doing an exceptional job maintaining care for our patients during this time and we’d like to sincerely thank them for their efforts. We extend our thanks to our patients, families and communities for your understanding during this disruption.

Western Health’s IT network is now largely back online, following yesterday’s global outage that affected our computer systems. We temporarily reverted to paper medical records while our IT teams worked to restore our online systems.

Western Health is affected by the IT outage that is impacting computer systems worldwide. Our staff are trained to respond to IT disruptions. We have implemented a number of back-up processes to minimise impact to patient care. As always, patient safety is our top priority.

@TraceyLee_07 @MaryAnneThomas @JacintaAllanMP Hi @TraceyLee_07, we are very sorry that this happened, and for the upset it caused. We would like to ensure this is fixed. Would you please send an email to whpublicaffairs@wh.org.au with your mother’s details and we will pass this on to the Foundation to update their records?

Hi 👋 @MaryAnneThomas & @JacintaAllanMP it’s me again. How’s our abysmal healthcare system doing, huh? I am speechless - a letter was sent to my deceased mother’s house from Western Health asking for donations. They urgently need to raise $350k to purchase two EMO machines. But hey, let’s move forward with the SRL priorities, right? 😤

Being there to support patients and their families as they reach the end of their life is a privilege, says Loretta from our palliative care team. During Palliative Care Week, we say thank you to all who care for our patients during the end of their life: bit.ly/3VcVl0F

We’re excited to introduce you to our first Gender and Sexuality Liaison Clinician, Maëlly Bellm. This new role is a part of a pilot project to improve affirming practices and inclusion for LGBTIQA+ communities. Read more: bit.ly/4bE5CIi

🤖🩺 A new surgical robot 🤖 🩺 has arrived at Footscray Hospital, giving patients in Melbourne's west access to state-of-the-art surgical treatments. 📰Read all about it in the Star Weekly 📰 …ribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au/news/specialis…

Looking for something to do with the kids during the school holidays? WalkWest is back for 2024! It’s a great day for the whole family. Raise funds for your local community while having fun! There’ll be loads of entertainment. Sign-up: walkwest.whfoundation.org.au

🐰Happy Easter 🐰 All of us here at Western Health wish you a safe, fun and happy long weekend 🎉 A very happy Easter to all those who celebrate, and a heartfelt thankyou to all our wonderful staff who are working this weekend 👩🏻‍⚕️ 🏥👨‍⚕️

Sign-up for WalkWest 👉 bit.ly/3TBXJvG Hosted by the Western Health Foundation, it is raising funds to deliver the best care in the west. There are 2km, 5km, 10km group walks and runs, plus entertainment and activities. Have fun and support your community!

Our Head of Cancer Services Dr Dishan Herath joined Australian of the Year Professor Georgina Long AO on the ABC Melbourne Conversation Hour this morning to talk about clinical trials. 👇 Tune in at the link below 👇 abc.net.au/listen/program…

Leave Early when the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic. Download the VicEmergency app and check the Fire Danger Rating daily.

Western Health staff members joined the rainbow wave at the Midsumma Pride March. It was a scorcher, but didn’t stop the party! At Western Health, we pride ourselves on being inclusive and accepting – staff, patients and loved ones – no matter race, gender or sexual orientation.

It’s been a huge year at Western Health. We have seen a lot of growth and change. Thank you to our staff and volunteers for your care, compassion and dedication. We can’t wait to see what 2024 brings. We wish you a safe and happy new year.

We celebrated our long-serving staff at our Employee Service Award Presentations this week. An impressive 604 people were recognised for their years of service, ranging from 10 years through to 50 years. Read more: bit.ly/3RbS2n5

🔵⚪ Go Lulu! 🔵⚪ Western Health’s Lulu Pullar is playing in the @AFL Women's Grand Final for @NMFCWomens! When she’s not playing elite footy, Lulu is a doctor-in-training in Sunshine Hospital’s Emergency Department. Read more at bit.ly/410oTQh 📸 @heraldsun

Our Head of Cancer Services Dr Dishan Herath was interviewed on ABC 774 last night. @Cancervic report shows that that Vic cancer clinical trial recruitment increased by 32% from 2016 to 2021 but there is more to be done improve access to trials. youtu.be/40Gt3CAAGi8

🎙️ Our podcast, If Only Someone Asked, delves into the drivers of family violence and how healthcare professionals can support victim-survivors. 👂🏾 Take a listen during #16DaysofActivism: familyviolence.wh.org.au

More than 1900 babies have been admitted for care at Newborn Services at Western Health over the past year. This weekend it’s THANK U NICU Day and we want to acknowledge the amazing work of our neonatal care team and the wonderful care you provide to your patients and families.