Visiting Hours

Visiting Hours S02 E12 - Dr. Katharine See

In this episode we visit with Dr. Katharine See, Chief Health Outcomes Officer and Director of Respiratory Medicine at Northern Health.

Katharine talks about the importance of building resilience, practicing mindfulness and the sacrifices needed to make tough choices as a leader. She shares her relaxation routine, favourite cinema hack and why working at Northern Health is like fixing healthcare with your friends.

Take a slow cleansing breath in, hold for four seconds...and exhale as you settle in for Visiting Hours.

Visiting Hours S02 E11- Prof. Shekhar Kumta

In this episode we visit with Professor Shekhar Kumta, Academic Lead for the Department of Surgery.

From early beginnings in India as a trauma surgeon, to micro-vascular reconstruction in Hong Kong, Shekhar recounts the steps that led him to Northern Health.

He identifies Northern Health as the perfect place to build research data sets, given the richly diverse cultural demographic of the area, and stresses the importance of keeping patient outcomes at the centre of that research.

He reveals how passions and hobbies can actually free up your mind enabling you to tackle work in new and creative ways. We learn that the opportunity to interact with people is the driving force behind everything he does.

Stop by and enjoy a visit with us.

Visiting Hours S02 E10 - Betty Soraghan, Resident Dianella Village Kilmore

It’s not often you have the privilege to sit and chat with someone that’s 104 years young. As we visit with Betty Soraghan in the hair salon at Dianella Village, nestled in Kilmore’s rolling hills, it’s our hope that you catch a glimpse of not just the lady she is today, but the youthful woman whose life experiences shaped her.

In this episode Betty, joined by her daughter Anne, recalls getting all done up for the Saturday night dances, horse-riding with no bridle in sight and how important having the Kilmore District Hospital is for the community.

Although some memories have begun to fade, Betty’s recollections of hard work, a good family, and neighbours you could count on, have become indelible truths.

Come in out of the cold, grab a hot beverage and snuggle in to Visiting Hours.

Visiting Hours S02 E09 - Gordon Dennis, Northern Health Consumer Advisor

In this episode we visit with Gordon Dennis, one of Northern Health’s Consumer Advisers.

A retired Artificer Sergeant Major in the Australian Army, Gordon draws on his years of experience, to pass on what he knows for the benefit of others.

He shares on the importance of building a good reputation, dealing with loss and loneliness and how he’s come full circle by building model replicas of the locomotives he worked on as an apprentice.

All board, as Episode 9 is about to leave the Visiting Hours station – Stand clear please. STAND CLEAR.

Visiting Hours S02 E07 - Debra Bourne, Northern Health Chief Operating Officer

In this episode we visit with Debra Bourne, Northern Health's Chief Operating Officer.  From grassroots healthcare to a senior executive role, Deb has never lost her love of nursing and midwifery. She celebrates the positive impact nurses and midwives have on their patients and offers some sage advice for those thinking about starting a career in health.

We chat about the importance of switching off outside of work, despite the temptation of a home office, delve into her love of opera and discover how a gift from her son led to an encounter with the King.

Come on in, we're happy for the company.

Visiting Hours S02 E08 - Adj. Assoc. Prof. Tony McGillion

In this episode we visit with Adjunct Associate Professor Tony McGillion, Northern Health's Divisional Director of Education and Training.  From early work as a nurse in the U.K. and Saudi Arabia, through to his various roles in education, Tony's appreciation for other cultures has left him at ease encouraging those around him to feel comfortable and accepted.  

We explore the role of education in a health setting and beyond, discuss the benefits of mentorship from both sides of the coin and discover just when you hit 'the wall' on a long-distance run.

 

Come on in, make yourself at home.

 

Visiting Hours S02 E06 - Jacque Dulson

In this episode we visit with Jacque Dulson from Northern Health's Fertility Clinic.  A delightful advocate for the Northern Health values of safe, kind, and together; Jacqui shares the highs and lows of working in fertility and the importance open communication as a pathway to resilience.  She reveals her true passion when it comes to movies, her rediscovery of the gym, and how a Hungry Jack's burger wrapper changed her life forever.

Come on in, visiting hours are open.

Visiting Hours S02 E05 - Fiona Jeal

In this episode we visit with Fiona Jeal, Program Manager with Northern Health's Mental Health Division. A firm believer in harnessing her team's strengths, Fiona talks about the importance of having the right people offering the best care.  She celebrates the quiet achievers, brings class to the campsite, and happily switches hats between captain and pirate.