Catholic Health and Aged Care Services Response to the ‘Voluntary Assisted Dying Act’
On the 19th of June the ‘Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (‘VAD’) comes into effect in Victoria. Following the Act’s passing in 2017, Catholic Health and Aged Care services in Victoria, including Mercy Health, have formed the following response.
International Nurses Day, a time to celebrate at Mercy Place Woree
Mercy Health acknowledges a fourth-generation nurse on International Nurses Day.
Sensory wellness room makes perfect sense for residents
At Mercy Place Fernhill, the creation of a sensory wellness room has given residents an opportunity to safely explore and stimulate all their senses.
Mercy Place Montrose throws open its doors to the public
Mercy Place Montrose is hosting an open day to showcase its new and innovative approach to aged care.
Mercy Health Albury is seeking some very special recruits
Mercy Health Albury is on the lookout to recruit some very special volunteers.
Mercy Health’s Professor Peter Dwyer and Diane Wright awarded an OAM
Mercy Health's Professor Peter Dwyer and Diane Wright awarded an OAM
Werribee Mercy Hospital appoints new director of surgery
Werribee Mercy Hospital has appointed a new director of surgery, Mr Iain Skinner, a senior colorectal surgeon.
A stroke of creativity from residents at Mercy Place East Melbourne
Residents of Mercy Place East Melbourne are benefiting from the home’s weekly art therapy workshops.
Mercy Health Board welcomes new Chair
The Mercy Health Board has welcomed a new Chair, Ms Virginia Bourke, a Melbourne-based lawyer and consultant.