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Immunisation of babies at birth is a safe and effective way to prevent transmission of hepatitis B.
The hepatitis B vaccine is free for babies within 7 days of being born, and children aged 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months.
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The hepatitis B vaccine is free for babies within 7 days of being born, and children aged 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months.
Follow the link for more information: bit.ly/3YDzpg0
Help Protect Your Newborn From Hepatitis B | Eastern Health
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January 14, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Immunisation of babies at birth is a safe and effective way to prevent transmission of hepatitis B.
The hepatitis B vaccine is free for babies within 7 days of being born, and children aged 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months.
Follow the link for more information: bit.ly/3YDzpg0
The hepatitis B vaccine is free for babies within 7 days of being born, and children aged 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months.
Follow the link for more information: bit.ly/3YDzpg0
Say hello to the new doctors of Eastern Health.
January 12, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Say hello to the new doctors of Eastern Health.
Protect your skin this summer.
2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with a type of skin cancer at some point in their lives.
As we enjoy the warmer days outdoors, taking the steps to maintain your skin health is extremely important.
2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with a type of skin cancer at some point in their lives.
As we enjoy the warmer days outdoors, taking the steps to maintain your skin health is extremely important.
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Protect your skin this summer.
2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with a type of skin cancer at some point in their lives.
As we enjoy the warmer days outdoors, taking the steps to maintain your skin health is extremely important.
2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with a type of skin cancer at some point in their lives.
As we enjoy the warmer days outdoors, taking the steps to maintain your skin health is extremely important.
“Holidays are not always easy for everyone. It is okay to not be okay.”
Acting Associate Program Director, Adult Access Mental Health Services, Karen shares a reminder on the importance of looking after your physical and mental wellbeing this holiday season.
Acting Associate Program Director, Adult Access Mental Health Services, Karen shares a reminder on the importance of looking after your physical and mental wellbeing this holiday season.
January 2, 2026 at 1:49 AM
“Holidays are not always easy for everyone. It is okay to not be okay.”
Acting Associate Program Director, Adult Access Mental Health Services, Karen shares a reminder on the importance of looking after your physical and mental wellbeing this holiday season.
Acting Associate Program Director, Adult Access Mental Health Services, Karen shares a reminder on the importance of looking after your physical and mental wellbeing this holiday season.
Welcome to the world, Elios.
The first baby born in 2026 at Eastern Health.
Congratulations to parents Tracey and Jason.
The first baby born in 2026 at Eastern Health.
Congratulations to parents Tracey and Jason.
December 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Welcome to the world, Elios.
The first baby born in 2026 at Eastern Health.
Congratulations to parents Tracey and Jason.
The first baby born in 2026 at Eastern Health.
Congratulations to parents Tracey and Jason.
Welcome to the world, Elios.
The first baby born in 2026 at Eastern Health.
Congratulations to parents Tracey and Jason.
The first baby born in 2026 at Eastern Health.
Congratulations to parents Tracey and Jason.
December 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Welcome to the world, Elios.
The first baby born in 2026 at Eastern Health.
Congratulations to parents Tracey and Jason.
The first baby born in 2026 at Eastern Health.
Congratulations to parents Tracey and Jason.
Caring for yourself and others this holiday season
As the weather heats up and the festive season is in full swing, Nurse Manager Arna Poci reminds us of the simple steps we can take to stay well and look out for one another.
Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...
As the weather heats up and the festive season is in full swing, Nurse Manager Arna Poci reminds us of the simple steps we can take to stay well and look out for one another.
Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...
December 31, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Caring for yourself and others this holiday season
As the weather heats up and the festive season is in full swing, Nurse Manager Arna Poci reminds us of the simple steps we can take to stay well and look out for one another.
Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...
As the weather heats up and the festive season is in full swing, Nurse Manager Arna Poci reminds us of the simple steps we can take to stay well and look out for one another.
Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...
The new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic will help people in the Yarra Ranges get the care they need, when and where they need it, and help to reduce pressure on emergency departments.
December 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic will help people in the Yarra Ranges get the care they need, when and where they need it, and help to reduce pressure on emergency departments.
“We're here for the families in the community.”
Having worked during the festive period in the last few years, Midwifery Manager, Meaghan Flanagan, reflects on what it’s like to care for the community throughout this often-busy time.
Having worked during the festive period in the last few years, Midwifery Manager, Meaghan Flanagan, reflects on what it’s like to care for the community throughout this often-busy time.
December 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
“We're here for the families in the community.”
Having worked during the festive period in the last few years, Midwifery Manager, Meaghan Flanagan, reflects on what it’s like to care for the community throughout this often-busy time.
Having worked during the festive period in the last few years, Midwifery Manager, Meaghan Flanagan, reflects on what it’s like to care for the community throughout this often-busy time.
Vaccine preventable diseases: Are you ready to travel?
If you’re planning to travel overseas this summer, it’s important to check that your vaccinations are up to date.
Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...
If you’re planning to travel overseas this summer, it’s important to check that your vaccinations are up to date.
Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...
December 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Vaccine preventable diseases: Are you ready to travel?
If you’re planning to travel overseas this summer, it’s important to check that your vaccinations are up to date.
Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...
If you’re planning to travel overseas this summer, it’s important to check that your vaccinations are up to date.
Read more: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...
Healthier Together this festive season.
While this time of year is often cause for celebration, Dr Peter Jordan gives a helpful reminder that keeping yourself safe is the best way to enjoy the holidays.
While this time of year is often cause for celebration, Dr Peter Jordan gives a helpful reminder that keeping yourself safe is the best way to enjoy the holidays.
December 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Healthier Together this festive season.
While this time of year is often cause for celebration, Dr Peter Jordan gives a helpful reminder that keeping yourself safe is the best way to enjoy the holidays.
While this time of year is often cause for celebration, Dr Peter Jordan gives a helpful reminder that keeping yourself safe is the best way to enjoy the holidays.
The Social Media Delay introduced by the Australian Government is now in effect.
Every teen uses social media in different ways, so the best way to support your child through this transition is to find out how they’re feeling and come up with practical solutions together for any worries they have.
Every teen uses social media in different ways, so the best way to support your child through this transition is to find out how they’re feeling and come up with practical solutions together for any worries they have.
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
The Social Media Delay introduced by the Australian Government is now in effect.
Every teen uses social media in different ways, so the best way to support your child through this transition is to find out how they’re feeling and come up with practical solutions together for any worries they have.
Every teen uses social media in different ways, so the best way to support your child through this transition is to find out how they’re feeling and come up with practical solutions together for any worries they have.
This year marks the 25 years of Nurse Practitioner care in Australia, and for Nurse Practitioner Week (8-14 December) we’d like to recognise the wonderful contributions of our nurse practitioners.
December 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This year marks the 25 years of Nurse Practitioner care in Australia, and for Nurse Practitioner Week (8-14 December) we’d like to recognise the wonderful contributions of our nurse practitioners.
Eastern Health says no to family violence.
The 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign that calls for people to unite and take action against gender-based violence.
The 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign that calls for people to unite and take action against gender-based violence.
December 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Eastern Health says no to family violence.
The 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign that calls for people to unite and take action against gender-based violence.
The 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign that calls for people to unite and take action against gender-based violence.
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.
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.
December 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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.
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,
Through our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to drive lasting positive change to Close the Gap, enhance cultural awareness,
Launching Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan | Eastern Health
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October 31, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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,
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.
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.
October 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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.
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/...
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/...
"It's The Best Public Health System In The World" - Board Chair Eugene Arocca | Eastern Health
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October 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"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/...
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.
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.
October 16, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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.
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/...
More information: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...
October 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Eastern Health welcomes new Board Chair, Eugene Arocca.
More information: www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/...
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.
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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
Child Safety at Eastern Health
YouTube video by Eastern Health
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September 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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
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
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
Virtual Reality Becomes Reality Through Donation | Eastern Health
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September 15, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
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.
September 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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.
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Research in 60 seconds: Prostate Cancer
YouTube video by Eastern Health
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September 8, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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
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
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
What is the Local Health Service Network?
YouTube video by Eastern Health
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August 28, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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
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