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newsSporting atasty donationThe Craigieburn Sporting Club has continuedthe well established tradition of supportingNorthern Health and Craigieburn HealthService.The club recently donated $5,000 from theproceeds of their on-going parma promotion.For a number of years now, $1 from everychicken parma sold is donated.“We are proud to have the opportunity tosupport the Craigieburn Health Service andthe work they do for the community,” saidManager at Craigieburn Sporting Club, BobBurton.The ongoing generous support received fromthe Club will help Northern Health continueto deliver outstanding health care to thenorthern community.A gift of comfortThe Palliative Care Unit at Broadmeadows Health Service has recently purchasedten gel cushions with money received through in memory donations.Families who are grateful for the care and attention provided by the staff in thePalliative Care Unit choose to suggest donations in lieu of flowers at the funeral oftheir relative.The gel cushions provide a much greater level of comfort to patients by helping toprevent pressure injuries or minimise the discomfort of current injuries.John Doran, the Nurse Unit Manager of the Palliative Care Unit explains that theprevention of pressure injuries is a high priority with patients.“The cushions can be used for patient lounge chairs, allowing patients to sit out ofbed comfortably. The cushions can also be used on wheelchairs, providing mobilecomfort and they compliment our bed based pressure reduction strategies, whichinclude the use of air mattresses,” said John.“We greatly appreciate this practical way in which the families of our patients areable to show their gratitude for the care we have provided”.If you would like to make a donation or learn more about supporting NorthernHealth, please visit www.nhfoundation.org.au.Northern Health gets social!Northern Health has recently established itself on theSocial Media landscape!Be sure to check out Northern Health on Facebook,Twitter, LinkedIn and You Tube, and keep up to date withthe latest news from your local health service!Bob Burton, with Craigieburn Health Service Sitemanager Rebecca Jessup.Upcoming EventsEnjoy a sausage sizzle atBunnings and supportNorthern Health!Saturday, 9 MarchBunnings EppingSaturday, 30 MarchBunnings ThomastownCommunity CONNECT MARCH 2013 3