Reflecting on growth and achievement. The Eastern Health Annual Meeting is an opportunity to recognise outstanding staff and the ongoing advancement in our health service during the 2024/25 Financial Year.

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,

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.

"It's the best public health system in the world" Hear from the new Eastern Health Board Chair, Eugene Arocca, why he became involved in the public system. Follow the link for more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...

Eastern Health is proud to announce Turning Point as our first Centre of Excellence.    Emanating from the 2023/25 strategic plan, to achieve this status, a service must excel in five criteria, showcasing the reach, depth, and high-quality care and service provided.   Congratulations Turning Point.

Eastern Health welcomes new Board Chair, Eugene Arocca. More information: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...

Everyone has the right to feel safe. And at Eastern Health we are committed to the protection and safety of children and young people. They have a right to feel physically and mentally safe in all aspects of life, including when they come to our health service. youtu.be/TZPcP9XJV5E

Virtual Reality becomes reality through donation. Doctors, nurses and allied health staff at Eastern Health are adding Virtual Reality (VR) to their training schedules after a generous donation through the Eastern Health Foundation. bit.ly/3VPHSew

15 years ago, Olivia started at Eastern Health as Deputy Director of Pharmacy for clinical services, changing role throughout her time, leading to her current title as Director Operations, Medicine.

Dr Edmond Kwan explains his research on using a blood test to help doctors and patients identify the best personalised prostate cancer treatment option, without relying on scans or uncomfortable biopsies. youtu.be/eWnYCehLxpk

What is the Local Health Service Network? Project Manager, East Metro and Murrindindi Local Health Service Network, Brooke Trevorah, explains the purpose of the LHSN, the oncology clinic at Alexandra District Health youtu.be/t7rEqOQUe0Q

“Peter’s speech could only be understood about half the time, whereas now we can understand him one hundred percent of the time.” In 2024, Peter was diagnosed with necrotizing myopathy, a rare autoimmune disease, and rhabdomyolysis. Follow the link to read more about Peter’s story: bit.ly/45Bqv73

Communication is key to prevent falls from stroke survivors. Speech Pathologist, Dr Rebecca Sullivan's PhD brought together six different studies and consolidated years of investigation to yield practical, evidence-based guidance for preventing and managing falls in stroke patients.

Exciting developments at Eastern Health Angliss. Simone Gear, Manager, Capital Projects talks about the recent upgrade to the maternity bathrooms which improve the care and experience for our community. And an update on the Eastern Health Angliss major building development. youtu.be/le1vLAoUxMg

“Nursing has always been a calling for me, and my passion lies in providing compassionate, person-centred care, especially for our elderly population.” For Aged Care Employee Day (7 August) we'd like to highlight Anne Chien, a registered nurse at Eastern Health murrenda Residential Aged Care.

“Irrespective of our individual beliefs and faiths, we are all here to treat everybody with respect and dignity.” Anshu Tara is the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead at Eastern Health. She is an advocate for ensuring the voices of those underrepresented, are heard.

Six beautiful paintings by local Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta artist Simone Thomson, now grace the walls of the Renal, Acute Dialysis and Vascular Surgery Unit at Eastern Health Box Hill.

From providing respiratory support to empowering families in caring for their babies, find out what makes Special Care Nursery so special. youtu.be/WsgG3N3cW4s

Aunty Lou Baulch has been inducted into the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll for her extraordinary contributions to cultural preservation, community leadership and health equity across the eastern region and beyond. Congratulations Aunty Lou. For more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...

"We need to meet older people where they're at, especially when creating safer environments." This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June), Family Violence Specialist, Georgia, shares the signs to help recognise of those being affected. Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...

Wear your crazy socks this Friday to support mental health awareness. Crazy Socks 4 Docs (6 June) is a day focused on breaking the stigma around mental health issues faced by doctors and health professionals.

"This is a place where we can come and sit, and feel safe." moong-moong gak marrmak is a new, culturally safe room for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. youtu.be/ch63SAljK4M

Eastern Health is committed to a meaningful and ongoing journey toward reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Guided by respect and cultural understanding, we recognise the deep and enduring connection that First Nations peoples have to land, culture and community.

Have your say. We would like to know what matters most to you, when it comes to healthcare. At Eastern Health, we made a promise to our community to be Healthier Together.

"The impact that volunteers have is just enormous" Whether it's going for a walk in the garden, playing board games or simply lending a listening ear, Geoff, a volunteer at Peter James Centre is passionate about making our patients feel welcome. youtu.be/erLVdqdi5hc

Aspects such as culture, religion and world views, all influence the way we see life and death and what we might consider to be appropriate in our own context.

17 years difference in experience but the similarities are at the core of what makes nurses so important to Eastern Health and the community.

The Eastern Health Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 2025 celebrates the incredible work nurses and midwives do for our community. Thank you to Eastland and BankVic for their generous support in making this happen. Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/.../2025-eas...

Take an X-ray look inside the Eastern Health Medical Imaging team. Find out what happens to images after a scan and how the imaging specialists and radiologists, assist clinicians in providing the best care for their patients. youtu.be/xonEOAKfAdU

Patient Experience Week (April 28th - May 2nd) is a time to celebrate healthcare staff and their impact on patients every day. Over the last year Eastern Health has provided 1.5 million episodes of care to our growing community, continuing our promise of Healthier Together.

To commemorate Anzac Day (25 April) we will be joining the nation to pause and pay our respects to veterans past and present who have served or lost their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

The Easter Bunny paid a special visit to the wards across Eastern Health Box Hill and Angliss, spreading joy and laughter to patients and staff. Thank you to Eastland for organising this visit.

During these school holidays, here are some tips to reduce motion sickness during your travel. For more information, go to: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/motion-sickness#treatment-for-motion-sickness

Taking 114,926 steps for kids in need. Raising money for Eastern Health paediatric services, local psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons ran 100 km from Eastern Health Healesville, past four other Eastern Health campuses, ending at Eastland Shopping Centre. bit.ly/3E5xkCQ

The Eastern Health Community Participation plan for 2025 and 2026 is available on our website. Read the plan: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/2025-26-community-participation-plan/

The Health Promotion team in collaboration with Healesville High School are inspiring students to create nourishing lunchboxes. Combining physical activity with education, the students learn about the importance of eating a nutritious lunch. Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...

Thursday 20 March is National Close the Gap Day; a time to recognise the resilience, innovation and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, despite the challenges faced over generations.

National Advance Care Planning week (17-23 March) is an opportune time to have a conversation with your loved ones and health providers, about your treatment preferences, and what matters most to you. Find out more: www.advancecareplanning.org.au

On World Social Worker Day 2025, we celebrate amazing Social Workers, like Jess. Jess supports families within our Women and Children’s program, from antenatal care, birth suite, post-natal ward and in the Special Care Nursery.

This Cultural Diversity Week (17–23 March), we celebrate the rich and vibrant community that makes up Eastern Health.

This Cultural Diversity Week (17–23 March), we celebrate the rich and vibrant community that makes up Eastern Health.

“I think one of the simple questions to ask yourself, whether you’re a clinician or a family member or even a patient, is, ‘is this person more confused today than they were yesterday or the day before?”

Victorian Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas toured the newly upgraded Eastern Health Blackburn Public Surgical Centre, now equipped with four theatres to boost planned surgeries to 300 per month. Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/health-minister-tours-upgraded-public-surgical-centre/

International Women's Day (March 8th) is a time to celebrate the amazing women of Eastern Health. Across clinical areas, laboratories and offices, we thank you for your dedication to our community and each other. youtu.be/vd2Vpsa___s?...

Eastern Health is proud to announce the launch of our Community Participation Plan for 2025 and 2026. youtu.be/_voIcG6_Zc8

Associate Professor Evan Newnham is Acting Executive Director, Clinical Operations at Eastern Health. He has dedicated over 17 years working at Eastern Health, and has held various roles-

Mental Health Nurses Day (February 21) is a day to recognize the incredible work of mental health nurses & raise awareness about the unique role they play in healthcare. Clinical Nurse Consultant Diana has been working in the field for over 25 years-

As the technology sector changes rapidly, Chief Clinical Information Officer and Program Director of eHealth, Nick Monypenny attempts to discover ways to use it to the advantage of our health service. Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...

Louisa Ford is the Director of Operations, Surgery and Anaesthetics at Eastern Health, but her career begun with different aspirations. Starting as an Eastern Health graduate, Lou was interested in perusing a career in midwifery.

Here are 6 healthy food groups to include in your children’s lunchboxes. Lunch time isn't just about food, they are an opportunity for children to build positive relationships with eating, supporting their growth and learning.