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Messages from Russell
COVID Messages from Russell – 31 Aug 21
In the last 24 hours, I have received many messages of appreciation for the words and presentation by our Intensive
Messages from Russell 26 Aug 21
To say there is a lot going on across our organisation and the wider community would be a massive understatement!
COVID MESSAGE FROM RUSSELL
Well we are back to a fast-paced and dynamic situation. Given the evolving COVID situation in our region, this morning
CEO update – staff attestations
The evolving situation across Australia provides a timely reminder that it is mandatory for all staff to complete the daily
COVID MESSAGES FROM RUSSELL – 7 JUNE
I want to start my message today by thanking you all for your hard work and dedication as we make
A special message on the Indian crisis
It is with great sadness that I express my sincere condolences to all staff and volunteers who have lost family
Messages from Russell – 16 Feb 2021
Meet the Western Public Health Unit. Today I want to introduce the Western Public Health Unit. These are our colleagues
COVID Messages from Russell – 3 Feb 2021
Western Health to manage a vaccination hub Today the Victorian Government has announced that Western Health will be one of
End of Year Messages from Russell – 17 Dec 2020
End of Year Messages from Russell While I think we are all breathing a sigh of relief that we have
COVID MESSAGES FROM RUSSELL – 5 NOVEMBER
I am sure we have all been relieved to see the rates of community transmission of COVID-19 continue to fall.
COVID MESSAGES – WE GOT THERE!
Today is a day for celebration I think for all of us. It is a moment when we can breathe
COVID Messages – and a little INSPIRATION!
The positive culture at Western Health has been a shining light in a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and
Russell’s webinar catch-up 29 Sept
Click on the image below to view Russell’s Tuesday 29 September webinar catch-up. In this session, Russell asks for some
COVID Messages from Russell – 24 September
I hope you are all encouraged by the strong reduction in COVID case numbers that we have been seeing over
COVID Messages from Russell – 16 Sept
Here is the link to my Tuesday webinar. Thank you for your involvement and interaction in the webinar. It’s
COVID Messages from Russell – 11 September
Thank you to all staff as we have had another typically hectic week here at Western Health – but
COVID Messages from Russell – 28 August
I am sure at this point, like me, it feels to you as though the response to the pandemic has
COVID Messages from Russell – 25 August
I think it is time to have a refresh and take a little different approach to how I and we
COVID Messages from Russell – 20 August
It is encouraging to see that the Victorian case numbers are consistently at lower levels than we had seen in
COVID MESSAGES FROM RUSSELL – 18 AUGUST
Thankfully we have seen another decrease in the number of community transmission cases in Victoria today, down to 222, and
COVID Messages from Russell-13 August
Today you may have seen or heard that Premier Daniel Andrews announced that Western Health is now overseeing the operations
COVID Messages from Russell – 11 August
I would like to express my support, and I am sure yours as colleagues, to all Western Health staff who
COVID Messages from Russell – 6 August
There is a great deal going on all around us at the moment, and there is a huge risk of
COVID Messages from Russell – 4 August
For those of you who are working in clinical areas, it will come as no surprise at all to hear
COVID Messages from Russell – 30 July
While today is another confronting day for Victoria with the latest case numbers, I am conscious that at the moment,
COVID Messages from Russell – 28 July
As the COVID pressures continue to impact our health service, it is increasingly important that we find ways to support
COVID Messages from Russell – 23 July
With the rapidly evolving nature of the pandemic and the urgency and importance of key messages, I ask that all
COVID Messages from Russell – 16 July
After being able to take a brief period of leave, in such a short period of time, I can see
COVID Messages from Tash – 9 July
(This week’s bulletin is from Natasha while Russell is on leave.) It’s been a confronting two weeks for many of
COVID Messages from Russell – 2 July
This week we very much find ourselves here at Western Health in the midst of the current major focus on
COVID Messages from Russell – 25 June
Following the recent escalation in COVID-19 cases in Victoria, today the Premier announced a major blitz of community testing for
COVID Messages from Russell – 11 June
We are now half way through a very unusual year and really gearing up our services once again after the
COVID Messages from Russell – 28 May
National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week marks a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and
COVID Messages from Russell – 21 May
Great work by our Respiratory Assessment Clinic Teams The teams who conduct COVID testing in our Respiratory Assessment Clinics at
COVID Messages from Russell-14 May
International Nurses and Midwives’ Week – the celebrations continues! When our nurses and midwives decide to celebrate, just let coronavirus
COVID MESSAGES FROM RUSSELL – 7 MAY
In the last 24 hours, you might have become aware of announcements by the Health Minister and Chief Health Officer
COVID Messages from Russell – 30 April
Voluntary testing of asymptomatic healthcare workers The Victorian Government has announced that its testing blitz will now include asymptomatic healthcare
Messages from Russell – 23 April
The incredible amount of energy and effort across Western Health to prepare for our response to COVID-19 continues on many
Messages from Russell – 16 April
I continue to be impressed by the generosity of spirit and the commitment of staff right across Western Health in
COVID Messages from Russell – 9 April
Today we are releasing a critically important document confirming our current stance on PPE. (You can click here to see
COVID – Messages from Russell 6 April
I wanted to share some further information with you about the great work that Western Health is doing in these
COVID – Messages from Russell
As we continue to use the time we have, planning continues at a fierce pace. As we move to be